01/16/2020 09:28

Torchia

Torchia: 2nd album 'The Coven' out in March

Finnish death metallers Torchia have just inked a record deal with Rockshots Records for the release of their sophomore album 'The Coven', coming out on March 27th (pre-order is on now).

Guitarist and songwriter Ville Riitamaa comments about the new album: "We managed to gather a versatile compilation of stories to the album without extending the full length too much. The lyrical spirit lingers in a witch-like, melancholic environment which of you can get a good glimpse by skimming through the album art from cover to cover. The compositions' riffs, melodies and moods echo in a controlled chaos without sharing any mercy. In the end we have a circle of metal and magick: 'The Coven', stories from the dark."

Track listing:
1. Sky
2. Gallows
3. Moon, Rise!
4. Lord of Dreams (Cult March)
5. Plague Peasant
6. Jäämaa
7. Memoirs
8. Astral Planes
9. Forever Blood

The new album was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Amorphis, Ensiferum), mastered by Ted Jensen (Behemoth, Kreator, Metallica) and Jaakko Viitalähde. The haunting artwork was created by Santiago Caruso.

Arising from the inner darkness of composer and lyricist Ville Riitamaa, Torchia takes inspiration from a multitude of metal subgenres and their mission is to revitalize the genre of melodic death metal by bringing in a sense of danger and unpredictability.

The first single 'Moon, Rise!' was released last September and the official video was made for it.

The band has also announced the first tour dates for the promotion of the new album 'The Coven':
28.2. Yo-talo, Tampere, FI (w/ Omnium Gatherum, Mors Principium Est, Voidfallen)
10.4. Haukka Music Bar, Kotka, FI (w/ Vorna)
25.4. Kuudes Linja, Helsinki, FI (w/ Vorna)
8.5. Bar 15, Seinäjoki, FI
9.5. 45 Special, Oulu, FI (w/ Mors Principium Est, Mors Subita, Voidfallen)
6.6. Sala Rock City, Valencia, ES (w/ Lujuria, Suru)

(source: Torchia / Rockshots Records)