Crowen’s new EP merges death metal with clean vocals

The Finnish death metal band Crowen’s third EP Through the Dying Mist paints a dark and mysterious journey where death and darkness walk side by side with human suffering.

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The lyrics wander along the borders of shadows and twilight, where the ghosts of the past live alongside reality. The whole release combines storytelling with melancholic depth, creating a wistful and dark atmosphere. It is a journey into the beyond, where hope and destruction intertwine with metallic power and beauty.

Vocalist-songwriter Esa Uusimaa describes the finished EP as something different from what he initially envisioned. Sensitivity has entered the interpretation as a new element: “The songs transformed from relentless blast beats into something more restrained, melancholic, and mournful. Minor-key melodies run throughout the EP. Clean vocals are something new for me musically, since I’ve been a growler all my life. After a couple of listens, even my own ear got used to them. They allow for powerful choruses and make the overall sound more emotional in its minor-key atmosphere. They also gave me a fresh perspective on songwriting,” Uusimaa explains.

Crowen began as Esa Uusimaa’s solo project. In 2025, Crowen grew stronger with the addition of lead guitarist Sami Sandberg, bringing a new dimension to the songs on the forthcoming Through the Dying Mist EP. The two musicians go back years, having played together in Rain Of Acid.

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