Finnish metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left have revealed a video for their single ‘Downfall’, taken from their new album Hyperactive, out today (21st May 2021) via Arising Empire.
Watch the video for ‘Downfall’ here: https://youtu.be/H6Thkb_bPv0
Adding to the wide variety of musical styles heard on Hyperactive, ‘Downfall’ is a funk and nu-metal-inspired track, full of haunting keyboards, screeching guitars, and Miska Sipiläinen‘s groovy bass lines. There are also guest appearances from DJ Massimo and underground rapper OG Ulla-Maija. The song, inspired by the graphic novel The Killing Joke, describes a person’s struggle coping with constant stress, depression, and anxiety.
Keyboardist/backing vocalist Touko Keippilä comments:
“The lyrics on this one hit the closest to home for me. Having suffered from anxiety and depression, screaming along to “Will I ever be whole again?” sends a shiver down my spine every time.”
Stream/purchase Hyperactive here: https://OneMorningLeft.lnk.to/hyperactive
One Morning Left’s fourth album marks their first new material in five years. On Hyperactive the group begin a whole new chapter in their story, drawing inspiration from retro electronic and video game music, as well as 80’s hard rock, while staying true to their heavier roots.
Changes are happening not only in the musical style, but also in their line-up. Returning from the cast of 2016’s Metalcore Superstars are frontman Mika Lahti, singer/guitarist Leevi Luoto and drummer Niko Hyttinen. Additional firepower is provided by new faces Tuukka Ojansivu on guitar and Miska Sipiläinen on bass guitar, as well as the return-to-form of keyboard player Touko Keippilä from the band’s original Panda <3 Penguin line-up.
The album shapes up to be the artistic peak of One Morning Left‘s musical “blood mountain”: epic lyrics carried by Luoto’s soaring vocal melodies, contrasted by the distinctive, gritty sound of Lahti, all accompanied by breathtaking keyboard leads, blisteringly fast guitars, masterful bass riffs and feverish drum parts.
With the release of Hyperactive, One Morning Left look to add to their growing global fanbase. Having gathered extensive live performance experience playing countless shows in Finland, touring mainland Europe, Russia, and the Baltics, as well as Iceland and Japan, the group are planning to take their entertaining and energetic live show on the road in the near future.
The band conclude: “Join us on our quest to make the world a bit more epic!”
Founded in 2008 in Vaasa, Finland, One Morning Left are well known for their unique blend of electro, hardcore and metalcore influences as well as their entertaining and energetic live shows where absolutely anything can happen.
One Morning Left have played shows with bands including Amaranthe, Machinae Supremacy, Adept, Protest The Hero, Fear Of Domination, Turmion Kätilöt and We Butter The Bread With Butter. The band have also graced the Finnish festival season, playing renowned festivals like Tuska Open Air and Rockfest.
One Morning Left‘s debut albumThe Bree-Teenz (2011) reached #30 on Finland’s official album charts, and was followed by their sophomore album Our Sceneration at #45 in 2013.
One Morning Left are:
Mika Lahti | Lead Vocals
Leevi Luoto | Guitar & Lead Vocals
Tuukka Ojansivu | Guitar & Backing Vocals
Miska Sipiläinen | Bass & Backing Vocals
Touko Keippilä | Keyboards & Backing Vocals
Niko Hyttinen | Drums
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