POST PULSE has released the first single, Not My War, from their upcoming third album, due out in May. Aggressively pulsing and tuned to end-times frequencies, the timely track takes the listener onto a battlefield where the fight is fought bloodily, also against one’s own reflection.
Not My War showcases Post Pulse’s musical evolution from brutal death metal towards melodic, catchy, and large-scale modern metal.
Formed in 2015, the band has consistently pushed its boundaries, and the newly released single offers a strong preview of what’s to come.
“It was clear that we didn’t want to make the same album again, and that nothing should limit us creatively. We liked the direction of our previous record, which took us toward more melodic songwriting and more modern production, and now we pushed everything even further. On the new album, alongside modern production, we also aimed for organic qualities and warmth, a sound that feels more human than computer code,” says the band’s main songwriter and guitarist Antti Karhu.
Post Pulse’s upcoming third album will be released on Friday, May 29. The band’s previous albums are the debut Halls of Damned(2017) and Return to the Halls (2024).
The band has also released a music video to album track “My Testament”, watch it on YouTube.
About ‘Return to the Halls’
‘Return to the Halls’ represents a bold leap for modern death metal, blending its signature intensity with diverse musical influences in all the right ways.
‘Return to the Halls’ is a testament to Post Pulse’s evolutionary journey. It marries aggression and beauty in a way that challenges and captivates listeners.
“Antti [Karhu] ‘s vision for this record was so inspiring that we decided to break away from seven years of releasing singles and EPs to ensure it would come to life. The music on Return to the Halls is different from anything you may have heard from Post Pulse over the years. Hell, one listen through the new single Taste of Freedom will show you that we’ve got much more to offer the world.” -Sam Roon, Bass & Synths
Inside ‘Return to the Halls’
At the heart of this album lies “Taste of Freedom,” a song that epitomizes the band’s push towards a more expansive sound.
“Even the writing process for this album was unorthodox. The main ideas were written on guitar, and later arranged for various instruments, parts and sounds. The focus isn’t on individual parts, allowing the songs to present the energy and emphasis. We had a clear vision of what we wanted the songs on this album to be. For example, we wanted a two and a half minute song, so we wrote it.” -Antti Karhu, Guitar & Programming
The album’s creation was a shared journey of exploration, drawing from the band’s eclectic tastes to forge something unprecedented.
From the sheer power of death metal to the nuanced touches of EDM and ambient jazz, ‘Return to the Halls’ celebrates musical curiosity and innovation.
This collaborative effort highlights the limitless possibilities of music when approached with openness and creativity.
Cultural Impact of ‘Return to the Halls’
With ‘Return to the Halls,’ Post Pulse ignites a dialogue on the role of music within our culture. It asserts that music transcends mere sound to become a collective experience that brings people together in a time when we are so easily divided.
“This world is a relentless, overflowing cesspool of political and religious vomit that successfully divides and pits us against one another. Post Pulse aims to counter that by standing side-by-side with those who understand that there’s more to life than what divisive influencers sell us. We have music. Post Pulse doesn’t care if you love country music, rap, black metal or iskelmä. Your love of music is why we welcome you with open arms.” -Sam Roon
The album embodies the band’s ethos of defiance and unity, championing music as a force for communal values and personal liberation.
‘Return to the Halls’ serves as a call to action for listeners to embrace curiosity and tell their own stories without fear of judgment.
Track list:
Intro
Disfigured Beyond Recognition
My Testament
Flood Gate
My Hate Runs Blood Red
Taste of Freedom
The Ultimate Question
N.Y.C.
Return to the Halls
About Post Pulse
Post Pulse is a Helsinki-based metal band motivated by a deep-rooted connection to the culture and unifying force of music.
After more than seven years of releasing singles and EPs, May 31, 2024, marks the release of Post Pulse’s second full-length album, ‘Return to the Halls’; a Death Metal album inspired by atypical genres like Pop, EDM, and Ambient Jazz.
Post Pulse (Est. 2015) consists of its four founding members: Antti Karhu – Guitars, backing vocals, programming, and primary songwriter (Shining [Nor], Diablerie, ex-The Man-Eating Tree) Sam Roon – Bass, synths (ex-HUNG [USA], ex-Indestructible Noise Command [USA]) Tapani Rantanen – Lead vocals (Sigyn, ex-Code Unknown) Anttoni Välimaa – Drums (Abstrakt, ex-Stygian Creations)
Post Pulse will release their latest creation, ‘Return to the Halls,’ through Inverse Records on May 31, 2024. Watch the brand new music video for ‘Taste of Freedom’, out now worldwide.
‘Return to the Halls’ represents a bold leap for modern death metal, blending its signature intensity with diverse musical influences in all the right ways. ‘Return to the Halls’ is a testament to Post Pulse’s evolutionary journey. It marries aggression and beauty in a way that challenges and captivates listeners.
“Antti [Karhu] ‘s vision for this record was so inspiring that we decided to break away from seven years of releasing singles and EPs to ensure it would come to life. The music on Return to the Halls is different from anything you may have heard from Post Pulse over the years. Hell, one listen through the new single Taste of Freedom will show you that we’ve got much more to offer the world.” -Sam Roon, Bass & Synths
About The ‘Taste of Freedom’ Music Video
‘Taste of Freedom’ is an intense song that discusses the contrast between social norms and the natural human desire to break them. The music video for ‘Taste of Freedom’ reflects that contrast with high-impact lighting that showcases this contrast visually. The video’s director, Joona Mäki, pushed the band to its limit, demanding every ounce of energy from each performance. The result is a powerful visual statement that compliments the song’s purpose.
Inside ‘Return to the Halls’
At the heart of this album lies “Taste of Freedom,” a song that epitomizes the band’s push towards a more expansive sound.
“Even the writing process for this album was unorthodox. The main ideas were written on guitar, and later arranged for various instruments, parts and sounds. The focus isn’t on individual parts, allowing the songs to present the energy and emphasis. We had a clear vision of what we wanted the songs on this album to be. For example, we wanted a two and a half minute song, so we wrote it.” -Antti Karhu, Guitar & Programming
The album’s creation was a shared journey of exploration, drawing from the band’s eclectic tastes to forge something unprecedented.
From the sheer power of death metal to the nuanced touches of EDM and ambient jazz, ‘Return to the Halls’ celebrates musical curiosity and innovation. This collaborative effort highlights the limitless possibilities of music when approached with openness and creativity.
Cultural Impact of ‘Return to the Halls’
With ‘Return to the Halls,’ Post Pulse ignites a dialogue on the role of music within our culture. It asserts that music transcends mere sound to become a collective experience that brings people together in a time when we are so easily divided.
“This world is a relentless, overflowing cesspool of political and religious vomit that successfully divides and pits us against one another. Post Pulse aims to counter that by standing side-by-side with those who understand that there’s more to life than what divisive influencers sell us. We have music. Post Pulse doesn’t care if you love country music, rap, black metal or iskelmä. Your love of music is why we welcome you with open arms.” -Sam Roon
The album embodies the band’s ethos of defiance and unity, championing music as a force for communal values and personal liberation.
‘Return to the Halls’ serves as a call to action for listeners to embrace curiosity and tell their own stories without fear of judgment.
Pre-order’ Return to the Halls’: Pre-order the album today to ensure you’re among the first to experience the full force of Post Pulse’s latest work. Visit https://www.postpulsefinland.com/ to secure your copy and get exclusive pre-order benefits.
About Post Pulse
Post Pulse is a Helsinki-based metal band motivated by a deep-rooted connection to the culture and unifying force of music.
After more than seven years of releasing singles and EPs, May 31, 2024, marks the release of Post Pulse’s second full-length album, ‘Return to the Halls’; a Death Metal album inspired by atypical genres like Pop, EDM, and Ambient Jazz.
Post Pulse (Est. 2015) consists of its four founding members:
Antti Karhu – Guitars, backing vocals, programming, and primary songwriter (Shining [Nor], Diablerie, ex-The Man-Eating Tree) Sam Roon – Bass, synths (ex-HUNG [USA], ex-Indestructible Noise Command [USA]) Tapani Rantanen – Lead vocals (Sigyn, ex-Code Unknown) Anttoni Välimaa – Drums (Abstrakt, ex-Stygian Creations)
Finnish metallers POST PULSE make metal music from Helsinki. In the north, it’s common to think about death, loss, sadness, and pain when the months get dark and cold. As the world experiences an extreme level of death, Post Pulse has written an anthem about those lost and what it’s like to deal with that loss.
FIGURES ON THE SAND is an epic track that combines the elements of doom, punk, and death metal in a way that is a signature sound of Post Pulse. The lyrics are about pain, loss, and dealing with death in a sincere and human way. While Post Pulse doesn’t shy away from producing emotional music, FIGURES ON THE SAND is by far the most emotionally intense song in their repertoire so far.
SCORCHING THE SKY takes a broader view of the world, our times, and the speed at which we seem to be extinguishing humanity. We know that human life has a time limit in the lifespan of our universe. This song shares our feeling about how humans seem to want to accelerate our extinction. The music is much more upbeat and aggressive, with a few progressive elements used tastefully throughout the track.
With titles like FIGURES ON THE SAND and SCORCHING THE SKY, it only made sense to guitarist Antti Karhu to create an EP cover with an earthy feel. Compared with some other Post Pulse cover artwork, this straightforward image speaks perfectly to the feeling you can expect from this release.
The lyric video for FIGURES ON THE SAND was conceptualized and produced by bassist Sam Roon and guitarist Antti Karhu. Using a video manipulation tool to create various glitch effects, timed with different instrumental parts of the song, there is a consistent pulse to the overwhelming visual display. Lyrics are layered on top of the manipulated image, so they are possible to read.
The video can be viewed now on YouTube:
The EP can be downloaded for free, along with every other Post Pulse release on bandcamp: https://postpulse.bandcamp.com
Character concept: Susanna Heiskanen, Band picture: Antti Karhu
Helsinki-based POST PULSE have released an aggressive new song titled, ‘Fresh Start’. The band decided mid-2020 to take a new, “No Fucks Given” approach to their music, and that decision comes across clearly in the new song. Similarly, ‘Fresh Start’ talks about Mother Nature’s no fucks given approach to cleansing humans from the earth.
”Is this song death metal enough? Can we do animated, South Park-like videos? We’re having fun but is it okay if it shows? No. Fucks. Given. Literally, we have absolutely nothing to lose so why not just do whatever feels good. And we do hope that it shows – the fun we’re having. Is metal serious business? Well, at least for us it’s not a business at all so why be serious, right?”-Antti Karhu, Guitarist
Along with the song, Post Pulse has released a fun, animated music video. The video’s concept was developed by long-time friend of the band Susanna Heiskanen, and executed by Post Pulse guitarist, Antti Karhu.
You can download ‘Fresh Start’, and every Post Pulse song for FREE on the band’s official Bandcamp page: https://postpulse.bandcamp.com/ -and if you have a Bandcamp account you can follow them there as well.
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