ADMIRE THE GRIM

music by Jani Loikkanen, Katri Snellman, Tommi Vante
lyrics by Katri Snellman

Finnish melodic death metallers Admire the Grim will release their debut album ‘Resist’ via Inverse Records on January 31st 2025.
The album’s title single ‘Resist‘ has been released and it features Stam1na’s Antti Hyyrynen on featuring vocals.
The band comments:
“‘Resist’, as its name suggests, is a song that pushes you for resistance against all oppression. It was one of the last songs that got finalized for the album and it has this odd structure where all the verses are in the beginning of the song and the end of the song is all about simple, catchy choruses and bursting guitar solos. When we started writing this song, it seemed like the puzzle pieces just fit on the very first try and suddenly the song was ready. Right before the album recordings we came up with the idea that we should ask a local legend Antti Hyyrynen of Stam1na to feature on vocals. Antti was happy to come to the studio and recorded some ripping vocals for the track. ‘Resist’ turned out to be a great song for a single and an amazing banger for live shows.”
Vocalist Katri Snellman comments:
“To me personally, considering the vocal parts and lyrics this song became the highlight of the record. There’s this certain simplicity in the vocal lines that gives space for interpretation. That is especially fun live! It’s also probably clear without saying that having Antti Hyyrynen of Stam1na to do the vocal feature on this song gives it a specific tone. Couple of years back I wouldn’t have thought in a million years that I’m gonna be singing on the same song with Antti any time soon. I’m very lucky to have these band members around me to create music and make cool things possible. It’s good to continue from here forward!”

music by Jani Loikkanen, Katri Snellman
lyrics by Katri Snellman

Admire the Grim are:
Katri Snellman – vocals
Jani Loikkanen – guitar
Sirja Ojaniemi – guitar
Petri Hänninen – bass
Tommi Vante – drums

Finnish melodic death metallers Admire the Grim will release their debut album ‘Resist’ via Inverse Records on January 31st 2025.
The first single ‘Crescent Moon‘ has been released.
The Band comments on ‘Crescent Moon’:
“‘Crescent Moon’ was one of the first songs that we wrote for the album. We had a chance to play this song live on many gigs before the actual album recording in the summer of 2024. That way we got to test it out in advance and it was recorded just the way that we’ve been playing it live. While the song was still in its demo phase, it was clear that this song is going to be a single. It has a murderous intro that turns into straight up screaming – which means business. We wrote a lot of catchy hooks and melodies, but managed to keep the song heavy. ‘Crescent Moon’s lyrics are a metaphor for change and accepting change.”