Finnish black metal band Verilehto released their second album Aarnihauta on November 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. 

LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-aarnihauta-album 

The album is built largely on the same principles as its predecessor: something new, something borrowed, and something black, combining old riffs and fresh ideas without trying to reinvent the wheel. The songs were created quite quickly during the summer and autumn of 2023, but the final production shaped more slowly into its current form. The material is diverse, containing both dark and slow-tempo pieces as well as faster and even catchy productions. The overall package is stronger than before, and with the new bassist Räipiö, the sound world has gained significantly more depth.” says, Janne Tuikkala

Aarnihauta Track list:

1. Surutta Tapettu
2. Nälänhätä
3. Aarnihauta
4. Kalman Sotajuokko
5. Tuhkaverho
6. Syöjätär
7. Virvatulet

Artwork by Awinita Alm

WATCH Aarnihauta music video: https://youtu.be/H86-L0xUx60

The Finnish melodic black metal band Verilehto is back with a new album, Aarnihauta. The album title translates as ‘hidden grave in the forest’, which is a fitting description of the band’s second album.

Verilehto plays Finnish 90s-style black metal, characterised by melodic and aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and an eerie overall tone. The Finnish folklore-inspired lyrics fit well with the band’s versatile riffs, and the songs vary from fast blastbeats to slower storytelling elements.

This album also sees a change in Verilehto’s line-up, with Markus Räppiö from Kaira joining the crew. With Markus on bass, Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) on vocals, and Janne Tuikkala (Muria & Dawn of Everwinter) on guitars, drums and synth, the band is stronger than ever.

‘Aarnihauta’ sees the band continuing to evolve from their debut album ‘Kuoleman Siipien Havina’ by focusing on their own sound and style. The album is not overly polished, and has a good raw quality to the production, but this is not the main focus. It was recorded by the band themselves in 2024–25. 

The album artwork was created by the talented Awinita Alm, and the single artwork was created by the band. The “Aarnihauta” video was filmed in 2024 and edited by Janne Tuikkala and Markus Räppiö.

Line-up:
Janne Tuikkala – Guitars, Drums, Synths
Janne Partanen – Vocals
Markus Räipiö – Bass & Backing Vocals

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Finnish black metal band Verilehto is set to release their second album Aarnihauta on November 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Virvatulet’ is unleashed today and the track can be heard here: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-virvatulet

“The closing track of the album, Virvatulet, has been one of my favorites from the start. It eases off the gas pedal and gives room for the story. During the making of the album, I read a lot about old Finnish mythology and the lyrics of this song were among the first I wrote for the album. This song really shows the core of Verilehto. Beautifully wandering guitars, cries of pain and a gripping atmosphere. A magnificent conclusion to the album, which is why it was chosen as the second single.” Says vocalist Janne Partanen

–Composition, arrangement & production: Janne Tuikkala.
–Lyrics & arrangement: Janne Partanen.
–Arrangement: Markus Räipiö.
–Mastering: Petteri Kurki
–ISRC: FI3FC2595607
–Artwork by Janne Partanen

LISTEN to the first single Aarnihauta: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-aarnihauta 

The Finnish melodic black metal band Verilehto is back with a new album, Aarnihauta. The album title translates as ‘hidden grave in the forest’, which is a fitting description of the band’s second album.

Verilehto plays Finnish 90s-style black metal, characterised by melodic and aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and an eerie overall tone. The Finnish folklore-inspired lyrics fit well with the band’s versatile riffs, and the songs vary from fast blastbeats to slower storytelling elements.

This album also sees a change in Verilehto’s line-up, with Markus Räppiö from Kaira joining the crew. With Markus on bass, Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) on vocals, and Janne Tuikkala (Muria & Dawn of Everwinter) on guitars, drums and synth, the band is stronger than ever.

‘Aarnihauta’ sees the band continuing to evolve from their debut album ‘Kuoleman Siipien Havina’ by focusing on their own sound and style. The album is not overly polished, and has a good raw quality to the production, but this is not the main focus. It was recorded by the band themselves in 2024–25. 

The album artwork was created by the talented Awinita Alm, and the single artwork was created by the band. The “Aarnihauta” video was filmed in 2024 and edited by Janne Tuikkala and Markus Räppiö.

Aarnihauta Track list:

1. Surutta Tapettu
2. Nälänhätä
3. Aarnihauta
4. Kalman Sotajuokko
5. Tuhkaverho
6. Syöjätär
7. Virvatulet

Artwork by Awinita Alm

Line-up:
Janne Tuikkala – Guitars, Drums, Synths
Janne Partanen – Vocals
Markus Räipiö – Bass & Backing Vocals

https://www.facebook.com/verilehto
https://www.instagram.com/verilehto
https://verilehto.bandcamp.com

Finnish black metal band Verilehto is set to release their second album Aarnihauta on November 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single and music video also titled Aarnihauta is unleashed today: https://push.fm/fl/verilehto-aarnihauta 

-Composition, arrangement & production: Janne Tuikkala.
-Lyrics & arrangement: Janne Partanen.
-Arrangement: Markus Räipiö.
-Mastering: Petteri Kurki
-ISRC: FI3FC2595603
-Artwork by Markus Räipiö

“After joining Verilehto, the first song I took on was Aarnihauta. I immediately knew what kind of playing I wanted for that song and built the bass sound for the album somewhat in the spirit of Testament’s Practice what You Preach album. Aarnihauta song like the whole album, features some playing from me that deviates a bit from the usual black metal style, but it remains to be seen how listeners will receive it. The overall sound is definitely our “style,” meaning rough but beautiful.” Says Markus Räipiö

Track list:

1. Surutta Tapettu
2. Nälänhätä
3. Aarnihauta
4. Kalman Sotajuokko
5. Tuhkaverho
6. Syöjätär
7. Virvatulet

Artwork by Awinita Alm

The Finnish melodic black metal band Verilehto is back with a new album, Aarnihauta. The album title translates as ‘hidden grave in the forest’, which is a fitting description of the band’s second album.

Verilehto plays Finnish 90s-style black metal, characterised by melodic and aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and an eerie overall tone. The Finnish folklore-inspired lyrics fit well with the band’s versatile riffs, and the songs vary from fast blastbeats to slower storytelling elements.

This album also sees a change in Verilehto’s line-up, with Markus Räppiö from Kaira joining the crew. With Markus on bass, Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat) on vocals, and Janne Tuikkala (Muria & Dawn of Everwinter) on guitars, drums and synth, the band is stronger than ever.

‘Aarnihauta’ sees the band continuing to evolve from their debut album ‘Kuoleman Siipien Havina’ by focusing on their own sound and style. The album is not overly polished, and has a good raw quality to the production, but this is not the main focus. It was recorded by the band themselves in 2024–25. 

The album artwork was created by the talented Awinita Alm, and the single artwork was created by the band. The “Aarnihauta” video was filmed in 2024 and edited by Janne Tuikkala and Markus Räppiö.

Line-up:
Janne Tuikkala – Guitars, Drums, Synths
Janne Partanen – Vocals
Markus Räipiö – Bass & Backing Vocals

https://www.facebook.com/verilehto
https://www.instagram.com/verilehto
https://verilehto.bandcamp.com

Finnish black metal band Verilehto is set to release their debut album “Kuoleman Siipien Havina” on November 10th 2023 via Inverse Records. The first and only single “Alla Tähtitaivaan” is released today along with music video which can be seen below.

The band comments:
“Picking up the single from the record was both hard and easy, every song is strong at its own, but Alla Tähtitaivaan ended up being most versatile to show what to expect from the record. The lyrical content is about old tales / folklore of northern lights, how fallen warriors’ spirits lived in those lights – trying to lure people to join them.” 

LISTEN Alla Tähtitaivaan single on streaming services, here. Single cover by Verilehto.

PRE-SAVE upcoming album: https://music.imusician.pro/a/L6_OZ2Ca

Track list:

1. Johdanto
2. Lohduton Kylmä Polku
3. Kuoleman Siipien Havina
4. Alla Tähtitaivaan
5. Kirottu Kiulu
6. Hirtetyn Hyvästit
7. Kalman Seppä

Album cover by Awinita Alm.

Verilehto was formed in 2017 by Janne Tuikkala (Dawn of Everwinter, Muria, Alpha Noir, ex-Warceremony and ex-Strange Aeon) with ambition to write and record atmospheric, melodic, yet heavy black metal sung in Finnish. After showing few song ideas to Janne Partanen (Hautajaisyö, Alfa Pentatonik, Marraskuun Lapset, Paavalin Harhat and many others), they agreed to do a record together.

Few song ideas (oldest ones from 2001) led to first full album “Kuoleman Siipien Havina”. 

The debut album consist from seven songs (intro + six songs), which are quite versatile compared to each other, yet still having a same mood to them. Melodic black metal layered with acoustic guitars and even additional drone synths. 

All the music was recorded by Janne Tuikkala at his j.sound home studio during 10/2022 – 5/2023 and Janne Partanen recorded his vocals at Hautajaisyö headquarters during spring of 2023. Once vocals were finished Tuikkala mixed and mastered the record at j.sound.

Line-up:
Janne Tuikkala – Guitar, Bass, Drums, songwriting
Janne Partanen – Vocals, lyrics

More info at:
https://www.facebook.com/verilehto
https://www.instagram.com/verilehto
https://verilehto.bandcamp.com