The masters of Samurai metal are back with their third album, Metsutan – Songs of the Void, which is set for release on 20 May 2016 via Redhouse FMP / Inverse Records.
Metsutan – Songs of the Void is a complex masterpiece, addictive from the get-go. The band seamlessly fuse traditional Japanese instruments and atmospheres with Scandinavian melodic death making for a captivating listening experience throughout the album’s ten tracks.
Vocalist, guitarist and founding member of the band Jouni Valjakka talks on the lyrical themes explored on the album, “Similar to our last album Shogunate Macabre [2014], we move across many themes. We have songs about warriors, spirits, Japanese mythology and more. With this album we touch on a more spiritual side with our thematics… Strong concepts about determination, life, retribution and values of one overall.”
Metsutan – Songs of the Void: Track Listing
1. 血ノ舞 – Chi No Odori
2. Strike!
3. Exile of the Floating World
4. Sakura Omen
5. 劍聖 – Kensei
6. Our Voice Shall Be Heard
7. 月明 – Tsukiakari
8. Warriors of Yama
9. Victory Grounds Nothing
10. Bloodred Shores of Enoshima
Act 1. 五頭龍 – Gozuryu
Act 2. The Chord of a Goddess
Act 3. Divine Affection
Act 4. The Fury of the Five
