{"title":"Unholy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnholy was a Finnish Death\/Doom Metal band formed in 1988. They were one of the pioneers of doom metal in Finland and gained underground popularity with their unique sound. After changing their name from [a2128395], Unholy signed with Lethal Records and released their first album, \"From the Shadows,\" in 1993. Despite disbanding in 1994, they re-formed two years later and went on to release two more albums before officially splitting up in 2002. The band reunited briefly in 2009 but ultimately ended their comeback tour and disbanded for good in August 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe last line-up of Unholy consisted of Pasi Äijö on vocals and bass, Jarkko Toivonen on guitar, Ismo Toivonen on guitar and keyboards, and Jan Kuhanen on drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their career, Unholy left a lasting impact on the death\/doom metal genre with their atmospheric soundscapes and haunting melodies. Their music continues to inspire fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"demology-2","title":"Demology","description":"\u003cp\u003eSvart Records proudly present the Finnish Black and Doom Metal pioneers Unholy's compilation of early material  \"Unholy are arguably the most original, avant-garde, definitive, and important Finnish extreme metal band. The paths they have walked have always been lonely and unknown, entering to the deepest celestial forests and psychic graveyards, and the treasures found there dark and exquisite. This compilation consists of their three legendary demos, of which Trip to Depressive Autumn is the best recording ever done in Finland, of any genre or style\". - Albert Witchfinder, Reverend Bizarre  Svart Records is set to release the compilation album \"Demology\" by Finnish avant-garde death doom metal band Unholy. Including their early demo recordings \"The Procession of Black Doom\" (1990), \"Demo 11.90\" (1990) and \"Trip to Depressive Autumn\" (1992), this is the first time these demos are in the same package with exclusive liner notes.  Unholy emerged from the eastern Finnish town of Imatra in the late '80s. After changing their name from Armageddon to Holy Hell and eventually to Unholy, their mission was simple; to create harder, heavier, and slower music than their idols Black Sabbath and Celtic Frost. The lyrical themes and ideas for the songs came from Satanism, mysticism, anti-Christianity, mushroom trips, and shamanism among others. Finnish deep ecologist Pentti Linkola also inspired the band and their music. Some of the songs came up naturally by jamming riffs and others entirely by improvisation.  While the first two demos already made Unholy a force to be reckoned with, the release of \"Trip to Depressive Autumn\" caught the attention of the underground metal scene and various labels. The band was hungry for a recording contract, and it finally came into realization when Lethal Records released their debut album \"From the Shadows\" in 1993.  \"Demology\", mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studios, is out on July 19th.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Svart Records","offers":[{"title":"Red LPx2","offer_id":50402558542155,"sku":"2200363","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50402558705995,"sku":"2200369","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50402558411083,"sku":"2200358","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_b0bcf2d7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726550018"},{"product_id":"from-the-shadows-2","title":"From The Shadows","description":"\u003cp\u003eDOUBLE-DISC EDITION MARKING 30 YEARS OF THE CLASSIC 1993 DEBUT FROM THIS CULT FINNISH DOOM METAL ACT - INCLUDES THE CULT 1989 'KILL JESUS' DEMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Often recognised as one of the forefathers of the funeral doom subgenre, Unholy, from Finland, formed in 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the band's earlier years, starting under the moniker of Holy Hell, their style began as more a black\/ death\/ doom metal mix but progressed to a style of atmospheric, experimental doom metal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnholy recorded 4 albums throughout their career before disbanding in 2002 \u0026amp; leaving a legacy as a very influential \u0026amp; legendary act in the Finnish doom metal scene who are still highly respected today. 'From The Shadows' was the band's debut full-length album \u0026amp; was originally released back in 1993. The album was known for its dark textured death\/doom metal mixed with some unusual \u0026amp; often avant-garde arrangements. Unholy's willingness to experiment with sounds \u0026amp; moods helped create a strong \u0026amp; uniquely twisted atmosphere on 'From The Shadows'; slow pounding doom metal epics aided by the presence of creeping synths. This double disc edition marks 30 years since 'From The Shadows' first surfaced \u0026amp; in addition to the album itself, includes the entire 1989 'Kill Jesus' demo, which was recorded under the pre-Unholy name of Holy Hell. This release also includes a fold-out booklet emulating the original CD pressing, \u0026amp; also features the band poster on the flipside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceville","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50434643165515,"sku":"2053413","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/From_the_Shadows_ac0b6ee7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726892460"},{"product_id":"the-second-ring-of-power","title":"The Second Ring Of Power","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnholy\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Finland, formed in 1988 and were among the first doom metal bands from the country. In the band's earlier years, starting under the moniker of Holy Hell, their style began as more a black\/death\/doom metal mix but progressed to a style of atmospheric, experimental doom metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnholy recorded 4 albums throughout their career before disbanding in 2002 and leaving their legacy as a highly influential act in the Finnish doom metal scene, who are still highly respected today. \u003cem\u003eThe Second Ring of Power\u003c\/em\u003e was the band's second studio album, originally released in 1994, and continued the boundary-breaking approach to experimental doom metal which the band had established with debut album, \u003cem\u003eFrom the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e, mixed with strong atmospherics and unusual structures. 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