Whispered
Formed: 2004
From:
Riihimäki/Tampere,
Finland
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Whispered News
Below is our complete Whispered news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Whispered Posts New Music Video
Last week Whipsered, the Finnish senseis of samurai metal, released third album "Metsutan – Songs of the Void," and in honor of that release the band just unveiled an epic new music video for lead single "Strike."
The video, about "executing a flawless, godlike strike with a sword," was written and directed by guitarist and vocalist Jouni Valjakka, with cinematography by Teemu Jortikka and Niko Finsk.
Check out the clip below, and if you haven't heard it yet, all of "Metsutan" is still online for streaming at this location. More...
Whispered Posts Full Album Online
The masters of samurai metal from Whispered are back with third album "Metsutan – Songs of the Void," which is set for release on May 20th through Redhouse FMP/Inverse Records. Today the full album comes online for advance listening - check it out below! The full track listing is as follows:
1. Chi No Odori
2. Strike!
3. Exile of the Floating World
4. Sakura Omen
5. Kensei
6. Our Voice Shall Be Heard
7. Tsukiakari
8. Warriors of Yama
9. Victory Grounds Nothing
10. Bloodred Shores of Enoshima
Act 1. Gozuryu
Act 2. The Chord of a Goddess
Act 3. Divine Affection
Act 4. The Fury of the Five More...
Whispered Posts "Strike" Lyric Vid
The masters of samurai metal are back with third album "Metsutan – Songs of the Void," set for release on May 20th through Redhouse FMP / Inverse Records.
Today the Finnish melodic death metal group releases a new single titled "Strike," which is about "executing a flawless, godlike strike with a sword" according to the band. On this new album, Whispered seamlessly fuses traditional Japanese instruments and atmospheres with Scandinavian melodic death.
Vocalist, guitarist and founding member of the band Jouni Valjakka comments: “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.” More...
Whispered Unveils Details of New LP "Metsutan"
"Epic" is a descriptive term bandied about a lot these days, but nowhere can it be used more fittingly than in describing the upcoming release from Finland's Whispered! The masters of ‘Samurai Metal’ are back with third album "Metsutan – Songs of the Void," which is set for release on May 20th through 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.”
The band teamed up once again with talented Japanese artist TOK who not only perfectly encapsulates the band’s visions she also acted as a mentor to ensure the band stays true to the core Japanese themes and concepts they explore on the album.
“On this album TOK used a more ethnically authentic approach with the writing of kanji and the whole artwork," comments Jouni. "Such as song names being displayed in old Japanese 'seals'. TOK really understands the spirit of what we are trying to do, and lectures us about the visual aspects in Japanese culture.”
“Artwork on this album emphasises the story of the last and longest song on the album 'Bloodred Shores Of Enoshima', which is based on a Japanese mythology telling of a certain dragon and the goddess Benzaiten.” More...
Whispered Issues Album Update
Jouni Valjakka from Finnish melodic death metal band Whispered just issued the following update about working on a new album:
"Oh what's happening now? Soon we will be crafting the final guitar sound for the new album, record choirs, battle cries, shamisen and all kinds of cool Whispered shit! I've already begun to program orchestral instruments, oriental / Japanese instruments, synths and some egg shaker to the mix.
"Release date for our new melodic, huge, thrashy, beautiful, dark, atmospheric, symphonic, folky, Japanese beast is still set somewhere in 2016!" More...
Whispered Issues Recording Update
Jouni Valjakka from Finnish outfit Whispered has checked in with the following update about recording material for an upcoming release:
"Bass recordings in motion! We're at the top-secret remote location once again and Kai is blasting some low tunes for the tracks. I'm doing some orchestral / ethnic programming and for some bizarre reason, the weather outside is quite OK!"
While waiting for full details on the impending album, be sure to also check out the group's Final Fantasy VII battle them cover at this location. More...
Whispered Covers Final Fantasy VII
The Finnish outfit Whispered has uploaded its cover of the Final Fantasy VII battle theme music, which can be heard below.
The track is included as a bonus on the Japanese release of latest album "Shogunate Macabre." The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Jikininki
2. Hold The Sword
3. Fallen Amaterasu
4. One Man's Burden
5. Kappa
6. Lady Of The Wind
7. Unrestrained
8. Upon My Honor
9. Final Fantasy VII - Let The Battles Begin [bonus track]
10. Ginga -Nagareboshi Gin- [bonus track]
Whispered Releases Lyric Video
Whispered has checked in with the following announcement about releasing a new album this year:
"This year begins with clanging of swords and whispers of the ancient spirits, since our new album 'Shogunate Macabre' will be released 07.02.2014!
"The album release date was originally postponed, since we were promised a bigger release through a major metal label, but in the last minutes they pulled their contract back with no apparent reason. That was very unprofessional and got us all pissed, but these things never get easier in the music industry so..
"The new album will be released 07.02.2014 through Scandinavia and several online stores worldwide and h ere's a lyric video for a track called 'Lady Of The Wind' from the new album! Enjoy!" More...
Whispered Releases New Music Video
Finnish kabukimetallers Whispered have released a new music video from their upcoming second album.
"Jikininki" is a fierce track combining samurai aesthetics, kabuki theater, and a Japanese horror story to a blistering metal mayhem already made familiar with debut album "Thousand Swords" (Redhouse FMP, 2010).
Whispered is also confirmed to appear at this year's Tuska Metal Festival in Helsinki, Finland.