Winter Is Coming With PETRI LINDROOS From ENSIFERUM

Interview by Angela Croudace
Gather your Viking drinking horns and war paint! Finnish folk-metal
melodeath band Ensiferum is set to release their new album, Winter
Storm, on October 18. Guitarist and vocalist Petri Lindroos spoke
with HEAVY about the creative journey behind Winter Storm and even
shared a Finnish saying with us.
Having joined Ensiferum in 2004, Petri still thrives on the
electrifying energy of their live audiences. He doesn’t need any
warm-up before hitting the stage, as harsh vocals come naturally to
him. The band aimed for Winter Storm to truly resonate with
listeners, claiming it to be their most serious work to date.
“If it’s not ready, we weren’t going to go into the studio, so
Markus really wanted to make sure this one hit the spot," he told
us. "I think there’s something in it (the band) that pulls me into
it. You can hear the impact of the music from different situations
in life. That gives a good feeling.”
Petri describes Winter Storm as a notably serious album, with
Ensiferum achieving this depth through heavier instrumentals and a
harmonious blend of melodic vocals, complemented by a few growls
for added intensity.
Visually, Winter Storm embraces a Game of Thrones aesthetic in the
latest music videos for Long Cold Winter of Sorrow and Winter Storm
Vigilantes. Petri elaborates on the lyrical process that his
bandmate Sami Hinkka employs, detailing how Sami's concepts evolve
into the rich, narrative-driven folk metal songs that characterize
their sound. This fusion of striking visuals and evocative lyrics
creates an immersive experience that transports listeners to a
world of epic tales and emotional depth.
We get through heaps more, so check out the full interview to get
the whole picture.



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