Finnish black/folk metal band Paara have signed with the Swedish label ViciSolum Records for a two-album deal, starting off with their second album “Riitti”, set for release in early 2018. The band had already raised interest in music scene and had several special guests on their album from bands like Swallow The Sun, Moonsorrow, Katatonia, etc. Natalie Koskinen (Hahtezan) from Shape Of Despair also appeared on the album – and in 2016 was asked to join the band. Since the debut album came out Paara has played shows around Europe and Scandinavia – including some festivals Paara´s sound is a complex mixture of melancholic melodies and atmospheric raw black metal – moments of serenity turning like a tide into raging winter storm. Themes have been revolving around Finnish stories of poltergeists, old rituals/incantations and myths/folktales. Paara is sung in Finnish to capture the essence of these stories and the atmosphere to depict them.

Check out the first video “Suon sydän” from the up-coming album “Riitti”: https://youtu.be/onapOeUS1Ys

Line-up:

Zvartus – guitars & vocals

Helmouth – vocals

Hahtezan – vocals

Lempo – guitars

Trangoth – bass

Waara – drums & percussions

WEB:

http://www.paaraband.com

https://www.facebook.com/paaranmaa/