In the world of Pharaoh Overlord, little is ever as it seems. This band is less comprised of tricksters or mischief makers than fearless obsessives whose musical instincts take twisted and wild pathways. Now, fresh from forays into Italo-disco and synth-pop, they have thrown another even mightier statement of intent into the universe. Louhi is a thunderous and majestic epic of joyful repetition and earth-shaking power. A two-track minimalist-rock monolith forged from guitars, synths and hurdy-gurdy, and constructed around a single riff and melodic idea, it builds and evolves to fearsome pinnacles of elemental intensity. Like on the band’s last record, the duo of Jussi Lehtisalo and Tomi Leppänen are once again joined by Sumac’s enigmatic vocalist Aaron Turner, bringing his unique growl to proceedings. Louhi also features several other guests, including Tynesyde maverick Richard Dawson.
Louhi will be released on July 25th via Rocket Recordings. Pre-orders are available here.
