QWÄLEN launch their new single “Kiviä ja Luita”, marking the first taste of the Finnish band’s upcoming third album, “Veri Virtaa Edelleen”, set for release on March 6th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

The track captures the band at their most direct and feral, further refining their stark blend of black metal aggression and punk urgency. With its raw drive and uncompromising delivery, “Kiviä ja Luita” highlights a more focused and confident QWÄLEN, while pointing toward an album that sharpens every element of their sound without sacrificing its primal edge.

Streaming : https://ffm.to/qwalen-kivia-ja-luita

The band comments:

“‘Kiviä ja luita’ is the definitive track of the new album. Coming into existence as a blaze of creation, the song became a gateway towards expanding what the band can sound like. A testament to the flame within amongst the dying embers of humanity.
We will never forget the sound of bone hitting stone. The primal force drives you to leave again and again, but Death always follows. You wait for a return that never comes. All that remains is stones and bones”.

Blood continues to flow. The third statement of QWÄLEN delves into the rottenness of human reality, the abolition of kings and gods, and the bleak, habitual cycle of fraternal violence—concepts that mean nothing to the band, and yet embody everything they express. With the very idea of black metal at its core, QWÄLEN persists in breaking free from the narrow boundaries of the genre. Hail no one but thyself; raise no one on a pedestal but thyself, for borders can only be drawn from within. Gods live only if we allow them. Death becomes the final insult, the ultimate raised middle finger when all is reduced to rocks and bones—the black serpent within, the black flame of rebellion. Hail Satan. Blood continues to flow.

Tracklist:

1. Hunnutettu maa
2. Matala hauta huutaa
3. Kahleet
4. Uusi nahka
5. Kiviä ja luita
6. Pirujen illallinen
7. Veri vastaa
8. Kuolleet jumalat

Preorders:
–https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/qwalen-veri-virtaa-edelleen
–https://qwaelen.bandcamp.com/album/veri-virtaa-edelleen

Formed in 2017, QWÄLEN channels the raw musical backgrounds of its members – active in bands such as Kürøishi, Viimeinen Virhe, Letterbombs and Hoc Est Bellum – into a distinctive interpretation of black metal built on simplicity, rawness, speed and honesty. These foundations shaped their debut, “Unohdan sinut”, which explored self-portrayal, loss, rebuilding, abandonment, misanthropy and Satan. Their second album, “Syvä hiljaisuus”, turned its gaze toward humanity’s sheep-like nature, the inevitability of destruction, the acceptance of flaw and the surrender to greater forces. The new album continues in this vein, embracing the decay of human reality, the fall of kings and gods and the sinister repetition of brotherly violence – motifs that, for QWÄLEN, mean nothing and yet define everything.

As with their previous record, the album was tracked at Waiting Room Recording Studio in Tampere with Mikael Neves, who also handled the mixing. Mastering was completed at Enormous Door by Jack Control, while artwork and layout were created by the always formidable Jussi Pohjanen.

Line-up:

Eetu Viita: Vocals
Samuli Similä: Guitar & vocals
Antti Kannisto: Guitar & vocals
Ville Jylhä: Bass
Henri Kaarre: Drums

https://qwaelen.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/qwaelen/
https://www.facebook.com/qwalen

Time To Kill Records is proud to announce that QWÄLEN will release their third album, “Veri Virtaa Edelleen”, on March 6th, 2026. The Finnish band continues its rapid rise, sharpening and intensifying its ravenous blend of black metal and punk into a formula that is more focused, more refined and yet more vicious than ever.

The first single from the album will be revealed soon. Digital album presave is available now: https://ffm.to/qwalen-veri-virtaa-edelleen

Blood continues to flow. The third statement of QWÄLEN delves into the rottenness of human reality, the abolition of kings and gods, and the bleak, habitual cycle of fraternal violence—concepts that mean nothing to the band, and yet embody everything they express. With the very idea of black metal at its core, QWÄLEN persists in breaking free from the narrow boundaries of the genre. Hail no one but thyself; raise no one on a pedestal but thyself, for borders can only be drawn from within. Gods live only if we allow them. Death becomes the final insult, the ultimate raised middle finger when all is reduced to rocks and bones—the black serpent within, the black flame of rebellion. Hail Satan. Blood continues to flow.

Tracklist:

1. Hunnutettu maa
2. Matala hauta huutaa
3. Kahleet
4. Uusi nahka
5. Kiviä ja luita
6. Pirujen illallinen
7. Veri vastaa
8. Kuolleet jumalat

Formed in 2017, QWÄLEN channels the raw musical backgrounds of its members – active in bands such as Kürøishi, Viimeinen Virhe, Letterbombs and Hoc Est Bellum – into a distinctive interpretation of black metal built on simplicity, rawness, speed and honesty. These foundations shaped their debut, “Unohdan sinut”, which explored self-portrayal, loss, rebuilding, abandonment, misanthropy and Satan. Their second album, “Syvä hiljaisuus”, turned its gaze toward humanity’s sheep-like nature, the inevitability of destruction, the acceptance of flaw and the surrender to greater forces. The new album continues in this vein, embracing the decay of human reality, the fall of kings and gods and the sinister repetition of brotherly violence – motifs that, for QWÄLEN, mean nothing and yet define everything.

As with their previous record, the album was tracked at Waiting Room Recording Studio in Tampere with Mikael Neves, who also handled the mixing. Mastering was completed at Enormous Door by Jack Control, while artwork and layout were created by the always formidable Jussi Pohjanen.

Line-up:

Eetu Viita: Vocals
Samuli Similä: Guitar & vocals
Antti Kannisto: Guitar & vocals
Ville Jylhä: Bass
Henri Kaarre: Drums

https://qwaelen.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/qwaelen/
https://www.facebook.com/qwalen

Following the success of their debut “Unohdan sinut”, Finnish black metal punks QWÄLEN are finally about to release a CD edition of the album via Time To Kill Records. Originally released in vinyl and tape format in 2021, the band’s first full-length will be released in an exclusive DVD digipack case format.

“What is left when you lose something dear to you? The world appears as a dark dystopian wasteland, with no one left to offer anything even close to comfort. Self-pity, misanthropy, Satan and abandonment offer new alternatives. Where can one turn his or her gaze to eventually forget and rebuild?

Now I can burn my temple. Destroy everything I created. Draw the plans into its ashes and start anew.”

Tracklist:

01 – Pimeä tila
02 – Viekää minut pois
03 – Polku
04 – Hän ei tule koskaan
05 – Rituaali
06 – Unohdan sinut
07 – Temppeli
08- Unohdan sinut (live)
09 – Temppeli (live)

Pre-orders
https://qwaelen.bandcamp.com/album/unohdan-sinut
https://timetokillrecords.com/products/qwalen-unohdan-sinut-cd-digipack

QWÄLEN released their second album, “Syvä Hiljaisuus”, in March 2023 via Time To Kill Records.

QWÄLEN became what it is in 2017. The band members share a passion for playing music in its various raw manifestations and their band backgrounds include Kürøishi, Nistikko, Dumathoin and Akma among many others. Punk background bleeds into the music connecting QWÄLEN’s interpretation of black metal into how the genre started decades ago. Simplicity, rawness, speed and honesty. These values were present in the beginning and the same values still hold true. Punk background especially shows live as the chaotic energy of hardcore punk clashes with the ritualistic nature of black metal.

Lyrical themes in the first album focused on self-portrayal, dealing with loss, building anew along with finding alternatives in abandonment, misanthropy and Satan. The second album ponders the sheep-like nature of humanity, the inevitability of destruction, the acceptance of being faulted and surrendering to a greater force.

The second album was recorded at Waiting Room recording studio in Tampere with Mikael Neves who has worked with the likes of Death Toll 80k and Tryer. Mikael also handled mixing duties. Mastering was done by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios. The new album reflects QWÄLEN’s vision and world more clearly than ever. Like a dirty knife. Painful and infectious.

https://www.instagram.com/qwaelen
https://www.facebook.com/qwalen
https://qwaelen.bandcamp.com/

Following the success of their debut album “Unohdan sinut” (2021), Finnish black metal punks QWÄLEN will be releasing their second album, “Syvä Hiljaisuus”, on March 10th 2023 via Time To Kill Records.

After dropping the first single “Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista” and the second single “Kaksi Hautaa”, today the band is premiering the track “Tähdet Tippuvat” at Black Metal Daily. Stream it HERE.

Pre-save: https://bfan.link/qwalen-syvahiljaisuus

Album tracklist:

01. Sairaus (Intro)
02. Kutsu Minua Saatanaksi
03. Kuolleiden Kukkien Keolla
04. Syvä Hiljaisuus
05. Tähdet Tippuvat
06. Lopulta Kaikesta Joutuu Luopumaan
07. Kaksi Hautaa
08. Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista

Pre-order:

• https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/category/qwalen
• https://qwaelen.bandcamp.com/album/syv-hiljaisuus

QWÄLEN became what it is in 2017. The band members share a passion for playing music in its various raw manifestations and their band backgrounds include Kürøishi, Nistikko, Dumathoin and Akma among many others. Punk background bleeds into the music connecting QWÄLEN’s interpretation of black metal into how the genre started decades ago. Simplicity, rawness, speed and honesty. These values were present in the beginning and the same values still hold true. Punk background especially shows live as the chaotic energy of hardcore punk clashes with the ritualistic nature of black metal.

Lyrical themes in the first album focused on self-portrayal, dealing with loss, building anew along with finding alternatives in abandonment, misanthropy and Satan. The second album ponders the sheep-like nature of humanity, the inevitability of destruction, the acceptance of being faulted and surrendering to a greater force.

The second album was recorded at Waiting Room recording studio in Tampere with Mikael Neves who has worked with the likes of Death Toll 80k and Tryer. Mikael also handled mixing duties. Mastering was done by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios. The new album reflects QWÄLEN’s vision and world more clearly than ever. Like a dirty knife. Painful and infectious.

Following the success of their debut album “Unohdan sinut” (2021), Finnish black metal punks QWÄLEN will be releasing their second album, “Syvä Hiljaisuus”, on March 10th 2023 via Time To Kill Records.

After dropping the first single “Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista”, the band is now premiering a second single entitled “Kaksi Hautaa”. Watch the video at THIS LOCATION.

This is absolution. We are all sinners, but few say it out loud. I declare my sins and bury them beside me. They are a part of me.”.

Album tracklist:

01. Sairaus (Intro)
02. Kutsu Minua Saatanaksi
03. Kuolleiden Kukkien Keolla
04. Syvä Hiljaisuus
05. Tähdet Tippuvat
06. Lopulta Kaikesta Joutuu Luopumaan
07. Kaksi Hautaa
08. Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista

Pre-save: https://bfan.link/qwalen-syvahiljaisuus

Pre-order:
https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/category/qwalen
https://qwaelen.bandcamp.com/album/syv-hiljaisuus

QWÄLEN became what it is in 2017. The band members share a passion for playing music in its various raw manifestations and their band backgrounds include Kürøishi, Nistikko, Dumathoin and Akma among many others. Punk background bleeds into the music connecting QWÄLEN’s interpretation of black metal into how the genre started decades ago. Simplicity, rawness, speed and honesty. These values were present in the beginning and the same values still hold true. Punk background especially shows live as the chaotic energy of hardcore punk clashes with the ritualistic nature of black metal.

Lyrical themes in the first album focused on self-portrayal, dealing with loss, building anew along with finding alternatives in abandonment, misanthropy and Satan. The second album ponders the sheep-like nature of humanity, the inevitability of destruction, the acceptance of being faulted and surrendering to a greater force.

The second album was recorded at Waiting Room recording studio in Tampere with Mikael Neves who has worked with the likes of Death Toll 80k and Tryer. Mikael also handled mixing duties. Mastering was done by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios. The new album reflects QWÄLEN’s vision and world more clearly than ever. Like a dirty knife. Painful and infectious.

Following the success of their debut album “Unohdan sinut” (2021), Finnish black metal punks QWÄLEN will be releasing their second album, “Syvä Hiljaisuus”, on March 10th 2023 via Time To Kill Records.

The band is now sharing the video for the album track “Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista”. Watch/listen at THIS LOCATION.

“The closing track of the album. A song that many did not expect from Qwälen. Alliance with the dead is the end of humanity. The video is an interpretation of the song’s theme, which is translated “World fills up with the dead”, through mysticism, nature and peoples blind will to participate in all this. Video was shot in the autumn of 2022 at Hailuoto with a production team consisting of long term professionals of media-field, friends and extras”.

Album tracklist:

01. Sairaus (Intro)
02. Kutsu Minua Saatanaksi
03. Kuolleiden Kukkien Keolla
04. Syvä Hiljaisuus
05. Tähdet Tippuvat
06. Lopulta Kaikesta Joutuu Luopumaan
07. Kaksi Hautaa
08. Maailma Täyttyy Kuolleista

Pre-order:

• https://timetokillrecords.bigcartel.com/category/qwalen
• https://qwaelen.bandcamp.com/album/syv-hiljaisuus

QWÄLEN became what it is in 2017. The band members share a passion for playing music in its various raw manifestations and their band backgrounds include Kürøishi, Nistikko, Dumathoin and Akma among many others. Punk background bleeds into the music connecting QWÄLEN’s interpretation of black metal into how the genre started decades ago. Simplicity, rawness, speed and honesty. These values were present in the beginning and the same values still hold true. Punk background especially shows live as the chaotic energy of hardcore punk clashes with the ritualistic nature of black metal.

Lyrical themes in the first album focused on self-portrayal, dealing with loss, building anew along with finding alternatives in abandonment, misanthropy and Satan. The second album ponders the sheep-like nature of humanity, the inevitability of destruction, the acceptance of being faulted and surrendering to a greater force.

The second album was recorded at Waiting Room recording studio in Tampere with Mikael Neves who has worked with the likes of Death Toll 80k and Tryer. Mikael also handled mixing duties. Mastering was done by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios. The new album reflects QWÄLEN’s vision and world more clearly than ever. Like a dirty knife. Painful and infectious.