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Tuonen viemää

Ruoska · 2005

19 min · 5 tracks · alternative metal

A torrential blend of industrial metal and dark melodicism, merging heavy instrumentals with haunting vocal layers.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tuonen viemää — The title track exemplifies the album's thematic depth and musical intensity, showcasing powerful riffs paired with evocative lyrics about mortality.
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    Kosketa — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between aggressive verses and melodic choruses, reflecting the band's ability to blend heaviness with emotional resonance.
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    Alistaja — Alistaja delivers a relentless energy that highlights Ruoska's industrial influences, featuring intricate rhythms and commanding vocals that drive the song's aggressive narrative.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting vocal layers throughout
  • short bursts of intensity
  • darkly immersive listening experience
  • remixed tracks for varied engagement

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer lengthy, relaxed albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 12, 2005, Tuonen viemää was Ruoska's third album and marked their emergence in the Finnish metal scene following their debut, Ensimmäinen Aste, in 2003. By this time, they had begun to refine their sound, incorporating more melodic elements while maintaining a heavy industrial edge.
Stylistic neighbors
Oomph!· Megaherz· Eisbrecher

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Kosketa

    The chorus shifts from a personal plea to an almost universal call for connection amid chaos.

    This movement contrasts personal vulnerability with broader existential themes, enhancing the song's emotional weight and appeal.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tuonen viemää 3:50
  • 2 Kosketa 3:54
  • 3 Alistaja 3:20
  • 4 Tuonen viemää (remix) 4:01
  • 5 Kosketa (remix) 3:52

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