The Rasmus

It is often said that the best bands are the ones which keep surprising you time and time again, in the most thrilling of ways. This is something Finnish rockers The Rasmus have been doing since their major label debut and a creative responsibility they take great pride in. If you’ve listened to any of their albums, you’ll be able to hear a kaleidoscopic collage of heavy guitars against futuristic electronics, as well as pop hooks that can find their way into the heart of any kind of music fan. As a direct result, they’ve become one of Finland’s greatest musical exports, selling millions of records worldwide and winning award after award. But this year, they’re upping the ante and releasing their most commanding music to date in the form of new single Rest In Pieces, set for release on October 25. It’s irresistibly heavy, dark and melodic–marking the start of the next chapter in their sonic evolution with a sense of fearless bravado and world-conquering intensity. “I guess it’s kind of a new sound for us,” ponders founding frontman Lauri Ylönen. “We’ve done heavy things in the past, I remember the second album had songs with hard riffing. So it’s not completely new, but it’s definitely afresh take on The Rasmus… especially compared to what we’ve done more recently.”