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UKKO

by Atlas

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camelchild
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camelchild Impressive and immense sound, fused with and inspired by Finnish ancestral roots. UKKO hits hard but also has a heart beating beneath. Albums like this don't get made often; this one will live on as a timeless example of how a talented band move forward while refining their skills, exploring new musical horizons, and writing music with true meaning to each of the musicians involved. Favorite track: Pohjannaula.
David Fischer
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David Fischer I've seen Atlas play live several years ago, opening up for the mighty Downfall of Gaia and Hamferð. Back then, they played solid, but pretty generic metalcore and to my great joy, Ukko deviates from that for the most part. Mixing Finnish folk elements, poetry influences, some slight black metal parts and - of course - metalcore, Ukko delivers a fascinating soundscape I have not yet heard before. Brutality, but also poetry and a soothing atmosphere all are crucial elements to its success. Favorite track: Lehto.
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formidablelg Absolutely gorgeous yet so heavy. A solid metalcore album from front to back. Favorite track: Taivaanranta.
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1.
Talvi 02:38
Vetten päällä kävelee Väärä messias Anna vetten myrskytä Vetten myrskytä Siunaa hälle kuolo Kivulias Sata sutta synnytä Sutta synnytä
2.
Synti 03:54
3.
Taivaanranta 04:27
Snowfall Under the pale grey sky we roam And in the river we drown Beneath the freezing moon we walk And in the wind we bow Taivaanrantaan Ukkonen Suru kantaa Erilleen Snow, bury me Lay my soul To the deep Bury me Taivaanrantaan Suru kantaa Snowfall Open the gates For the Wolf of North Embrace the sleeping sea Beyond the waves Across the silent stream Where we will meet Taivaanrantaan Ukkonen Suru kantaa Erilleen Open the gates And in the river we drown And in the river we drown Snow, bury me Lay my soul To the deep Bury me Taivaanrantaan Suru kantaa Pohjoiseen
4.
Susi 04:03
Along the water Beyond the trees Entwine me With your suffering Return to me Join the dead at the bottom Follow the water Surrender to the river Sons and daughters Wretched beings Come bless me With your offering Return to me Join the dead at the bottom Follow the water Surrender to the river
5.
Ukko 04:32
Bring down the ash like rain Bring down the heavens Bring down the flames I watch the moon wade into shallow water Embracing me as the shadows gather Bring down the ash like rain Bring down the heavens Bring down the flames Heaven ablaze Come down with burning wings Blood on our hands Will be our offering Ukko, Ukko Blood will be our offering Ukko, Ukko Blood will be our offering I watch the birth of a hundred wolves In the blood I see the sun engulfed Bring down the ash like rain Bring down the heavens Bring down the flames Separate skin from bone Reign of a hundred wolves Heaven ablaze Come down with burning wings Blood on our hands Will be our offering Ukko, Ukko Blood will be our offering Ukko, Ukko Blood will be our offering Kehdosta hautaan Me hiljaa Kuljetaan Sanasi tuhkaa Tyhjyyteen raikaa
6.
Henki 02:31
7.
Lehto 03:24
Vaella sä pimeään Mis et kutsua kuule Et kutsua kuule Virran tuolle puolen Hämärään kulje Sä hämärään kulje Lehtoon synkän metsän Vaella varjojen lailla Kehtoon kylmän mullan Astele manalan mailla Jalkani taivasalla Ei kauas kanna Kauas kanna Jäätyneen sydämesi Käsiini painan Mä käsiini painan Lumi nielee kyyneleet Kuollut on isä Ja yksin on poika Lehtoon synkän metsän Vaella varjojen lailla Kehtoon kylmän mullan Astele manalan mailla
8.
Veri 03:37
Laulu rantaan Laineiden yli kantaa Hetken hauraan Mustaan maahan hautaan Yli synkän järven ja palavan maan Sanasi hämärään soi Veri seiso, kuin seinä, Meri mustassa kivessä To the ocean Our fate all along The serpent's sons We’re born alone Meren rauhaan Käy, yksin syntynyt Eternal darkness Lead us to thunder To the ocean Our fate all along The serpents sons We’re born alone To be frozen Orphan of North The serpent’s sons We die alone Blood of the viper Fill up our veins Eternal darkness Lead us to thunder To the ocean Our fate all along The serpents sons We’re born alone To be frozen Orphan of North The serpent’s sons We die alone
9.
Joki 02:18
Ride with us spirit of North Through the longest night The call of thunder Rise with flames, sons of the dark Through the longest night The call of thunder Hunger of the wolf Under the blackening skies Leave no one alive Oh black river Black river We drown in your tears In your cold embrace Black river We burn in your waves The call of thunder Quiet stream carry my soul From daylight to dark Through you into twilight Hunger of the wolf Under the blackening skies Leave no one alive Oh black river Black river We drown in your tears In your cold embrace Black river We burn in your waves In your cold embrace We will drown in your tears Oh black river We will burn in your waves Oh black river We will drown in your tears
10.
Uhri 03:38
Ride with us spirit of North Through the longest night The call of thunder Rise with flames sons of the dark Through the longest night The call of thunder Hunger of the wolf Under the blackening skies Leave no one alive Oh black river Black river
 We drown in your tears
 In your cold embrace Black river We burn in your waves
 The call of thunder Quiet stream carry my soul From daylight to dark Through you into twilight Hunger of the wolf Under the blackening skies Leave no one alive Oh black river Black river
 We drown in your tears
 In your cold embrace Black river We burn in your waves
 In your cold embrace We will drown in your tears Oh black river We will burn in your waves Oh black river We will drown in your tears
11.
Pohjannaula 07:30
Shiver like the leaves Linger in sleep As the mountains weep Linger in sleep Run wild Whitewater Burn bright Northflower Drifting in the wind Linger in dreams As the forest weeps Linger in dreams Run wild Whitewater Burn bright Northflower Northflower Drifting in the wind Linger in dreams As the forest weeps Linger in dreams

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UKKO, the second album by ATLAS, is a step in a new direction for the band as they introduce a new sonic palette, drawing inspiration from Finnish folk music, poetry and incorporating it with the dark soundscapes and dynamic songwriting that the band is known for. Lyrically and thematically the UKKO-album explores themes of death, healing, rebirth, and faith with English and Finnish languages mixed seamlessly together. The album name UKKO honors the father figure of the band who passed away less than a year ago; a devastating tragedy for its members. UKKO is also a euphemism of the Finnish pre-christian mythological god of the sky, thunder, weather, and harvest.

"This is our way of honoring those we've loved and lost. Heavy looping rhythms, huge percussions, haunting atmospheres, dark soundscapes, and ominous melodies create an album that celebrates northern spirits. UKKO is a blend of something ancient combined with a cold and harsh perspective of these stray modern days. You could say that the album is a sacrifice to the old Finnish pagan gods." - (Tuomas Kurikka / guitar).

The album is mixed and mastered by Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Oceano, Humanity's Last Breath, Born of Osiris) who brings his unique approach and sound to the album.

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released December 10, 2021

P&C 2021, Long Branch Records

Tuomas Kurikka, Aku Karjalainen, Leevi Luoto, Kevin Apostol, Patrik Nuorteva, Ari Pietilä

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Atlas Tampere, Finland

ATLAS is a 5-piece metal band from Tampere, Finland labelling themselves as ’’Northcore’’.

ATLAS is a 5-piece metal band from Tampere, Finland. The bands 'Northcore' sound is a mix of heavy hitting riffs paired with immersive soundscapes that draw inspiration from the crushing gloom of the north.

Bands second album 'UKKO' was released 12/2021 with praises dozens of 5/5 reviews across the globe.
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