Die finnischen Melodeather Re-Armed haben eine neue EP angekündigt, "XX" erscheint pünktlich zum 20jährigen Bestehen der Truppe am 27.01.2022 via Inverse Records.

“As the Stars Align” könnt ihr jetzt schon antesten, das Video dazu stammt von Gitarrist Allan Välimaa und kann bei Metal Insider angesehen werden.
https://metalinsider.net/video/video-premiere-re-armed-as-the-stars-align

Die Band kommentiert den Titel, die EP und das Jubiläum:
“The single’s soundscape is filled with lots of sweet melodies while still maintaining raw energy brought by impulsive drums and highlighted growl vocals. Song lyrics continue the theme explored in the previous album: wonders of the universe and life’s uniqueness…

“And what about the anniversary and upcoming EP release? Well, during the 20 years, the band has seen better and worse, but almighty Finnish “sisu,” aka willpower, has pushed us through these years and keeps us still on the move. We want to thank everyone who has been involved in this band somehow at some point of this adventure — meaning each and everyone who brought something to the table at that point of the trip. Anyhow, the best thing about the past is that it shows us what not to bring into the future — which is clearly visible and heard in the great outcome today. On the upcoming EP, new winds are blowing and there will be some, let’s say, “adjusted” echoes from the past.”

Re-Armed – “As the Stars Align”: http://smarturl.it/as_the_stars_align

Track Listing:
1. As the Stars Align
2. Monoeyes
3. Beyond the Horizon (acoustic version)
4. Tomorrow
5. Ode to Life (symphonic version)
6. Evolve Cycle (arcade version)

Lineup:
Allan Välimaa - Guitars
Juhana Korkka Heinonen - Bass and backup Vocals
Jouni Matilainen - Lead vocals
Iiro Karjalainen - Drums
Oskari Niekka - Guitars and backup Vocals