Finnish Turku-based metal band Frostbite Terror is set to release new EP later in 2025. The first single ‘Happy Ox’ is out today and it can be heard on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ft-ox
“Happy Ox is our vision of double guitar harmony in concert with tight rhythm and solid rumbling drums and bass. Growl and edge-of-breakup vocals act as extra spice. Composing and recording the song was a fun experience, happening almost on its own. Happy Ox has been a work in progress from 2020 and it’s nice to finally release it. The song, being a bit in major key, gives a contrast to our more dark and melancholy songs.” says Olli Kuure (composer, lead guitar)
“The name “Happy Ox” comes from a suburban pub in our hometown, but soon got a life of its own much like many of our songs. The final lyrics are a mixture of anti-war and veganism — cannon and cow fodder. Frostbite Terror songs often turn both serious and comical subjects towards dark humor, in this case into blood sausage. The melodic and groovy background is perfect for howling like a bull, and I hope that joy is felt by the listener too.” Continues Otso Turunen (lyrics, vocals, bass)
BIOGRAPHY:
Frostbite Terror is a melodic death metal newcomer from Turku, Finland. Since 2022 Frostbite Terror has combined melodeath, trashy riffing and symphonic arrangements. The songs subject both serious and comedic topics to dark humor. When playing live, Frostbite Terror conquers stages with their tight playing and spicy, yet melancholy riffs. Never turning down the chance to drin-, I mean gig, the band has toured backyard BBQ parties, Metallihelvetti summer party, Tampere community center and everything in between.
Frostbite Terror – Happy Ox (single 2024)
Track list:
- Happy Ox
Composed by Olli Kuure
Lyrics by Otso Turunen
ISRC: FI3FC2487605
Single cover by Jerry Airikka
Line-up:
Olli Kuure / lead guitar
Otso Turunen / bass, vocals
Jerry Airikka / guitar, backing vocals
Kristo Rautavuori / drums
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092156688089
https://www.instagram.com/frostbiteterror
https://frostbiteterror.bandcamp.com