Finnish symphonic metal band Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle (VOV – Final Ode to Freedom) emerges from the frost-laden silence with a powerful new single, Ballade of the Arctic Traveller — a dramatic and atmospheric piece that bridges the ethereal and the elemental.

The single offers a sweeping blend of cinematic soundscapes, operatic vocals, and melodic metal arrangements. The listener will find new nuances on every new playback. The band’s rich musical backgrounds come together to form a cohesive and expressive performance: Karoliina McLoud, a classically trained opera singer, leads the track with haunting clarity and emotional range. The Guitarist Teemu Harjunen delivers both power and finesse through intricate riffwork and layered harmonies. Bassist and Keyboardist Sami Halinen expands the sonic palette with deep bass line and ambient keyboard textures, while drummer Petteri Rosenbom, known from his years in Finnish power metal circles, anchors the journey with precision and depth.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/vov-botat

• ISRC: FI3FC2590403
• Composition & Lyrics by Karoliina McLoud, Teemu Harjunen, Sami Halinen and Petteri Rosenbom

Lyrically, Ballade of the Arctic Traveller is an introspective odyssey through a frozen dreamscape — where time fractures, stars decay, and a soul treads paths carved in ancient ice. The track’s emotional arc mirrors the voyage of a solitary figure navigating through isolation, eternity, and fate. With lines such as “A shadowed march through endless plains / Where space and time shall guide the way,” the song unfolds like a mythic saga about identity, cosmic mystery, and transcendence.

Commenting on the release, guitarist Teemu Harjunen says:
“This song is a major step forward for us—not just musically but conceptually. It brings together each member’s strengths in a way that feels true to the band’s identity. It’s icy, vast, but deeply human underneath.”

Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle (VOV – Final Ode to Freedom) is a symphonic metal band from Nakkila, Finland, known for blending classical elements with the intensity of modern metal. Their music echoes themes of mythology, emotional depth, and existential landscapes.

Line-up on the single:
Vocals: Karoliina McLoud
Guitar: Teemu Harjunen
Bass & Keyboards: Sami Halinen
Drums: Petteri Rosenbom

Production:
Mixing: Sami Niittykoski (SN-Audio Production)
Mastering: Alho Audio Mastering

Music Video:
Filming and editing: Ilari Kangasniemi
Drone shots: Mikko Pärkö

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https://www.facebook.com/viimeinenoodivapaudelle
https://www.instagram.com/vovmusic/

Finnish modern melodic metal band Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle (VOV) has released their first single. “Rakkauden Alttari” shamelessly exposes the seemingly insurmountable challenges in a love-hate relationship between two individuals. The price paid for this impossible relationship is high, yet the parties are never willing to let go of each other. Clad in the guise of modern melodic metal, the band’s debut is catchy. The skilled mezzo-soprano Karoliina McLoud’s singing makes the song uniquely Finnish metal music.

“The debut single ‘Rakkauden Alttari’ by Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle is a raw depiction of a challenging love-hate relationship, where souls don’t survive without bullet holes. The key element in creating the song has been a solid dose of modern melodic metal.” – Says the band’s guitarist, Teemu Harjunen.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/vov-rakkaudenalttari – Composed and written by: Karoliina McLoud, Teemu Harjunen, Sami Halinen, Petteri Rosenbom

VOV, or Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle (Last Ode to Freedom), is a Finnish metal band founded in 2023. The band’s hometown is Nakkila. They delve into the darker aspects of the human psyche in their music, dressing stories in the dark attire of modern and melodic metal. The band’s frontwoman is the vocalist Karoliina McLoud, whose background in classical singing echoes in VOV’s music. The band’s drummer is none other than Petteri Rosenbom, a powerhouse known for his time in Dreamtale. The band’s bassist is the versatile Sami Halinen, who also takes the main responsibility for the band’s technical production. Last but not least, the guitarist Teemu Harjunen is the band’s unpredictable “demo animal.”

VOV:
Karoliina McLoud – Vocals
Teemu Harjunen – Guitar
Sami Halinen – Bass ja keyboards
Petteri Rosenbom – Drums

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https://www.instagram.com/vovmusic/