Finnish progressive metal band Rioghan is set to release the second studio album ‘Kept’ on February 14th 2025 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Hands’ is released today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/rioghan-hands
Rioghan comments:
” ‘Hands’ hits with raw agony from the get go, compiling complicated emotions arising from a place of abuse and unsafety, threading back and forth on the line of apathy and fight or flight-response. Musically the song gives you a false feeling of safety at first, until it sheds its’ skin halfway through, evolving to a new version of itself.
About the Wheel-tour:We are having SO much fun and new experiences touring Finland with Wheel. Every show has been a unique experience and we’ve been in complete awe from the warm welcome everywhere, and Wheel-fans have truly embraced our presence. This makes sure we are actively looking for more live show opportunities, it’s so rewarding to get together with people.”
On-going Finnish Tour with Wheel:
31.10.2024 Tampere, Olympia
01.11.2024 Kuopio, Sawohouse Underground
02.11.2024 Helsinki, On The Rocks
07.11.2024 Jyväskylä, Lutakko
08.11.2024 Lahti, Finlandia-Klubi
09.11.2024 Oulu, 45 Special
The music video of first single ‘Edge’ can be seen here: https://youtu.be/SYz0locEGn4
BIOGRAPHY
Rioghan is a fresh breeze to progressive metal scene from Finland. The band consists of singer Rioghan Darcy, guitarists Teemu Liekkala and Tero Luukkonen, bassist Antti Varjanne and drummer Valtteri Revonkorpi.
Their debut album ‘Different Kinds Of Losses’ was made in collaboration with Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), Einar Solberg (Leprous) and Teemu Koskela (ex-Celesty), and it was rolled out during 2022 sparking interest widely. The singles got airtime in Finland and also internationally, and after the album release in December, Rioghan’s monthly listeners on Spotify peaked at 40 000. The songs also got into multiple Spotify editorial playlists.
Live line-up was put into action in 2023, and this autumn Rioghan will return to stages supporting Wheel on their Charismatic Leaders -tour, bringing their stellar show to Tampere, Kuopio, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Lahti, and Oulu.
Rioghan started out as a solo project by singer and poetess Rioghan Darcy, based in Lapua, Finland. After years of writing poetry and lyrics, Rioghan was founded in 2019 with an intention to fleshen up some of her words with music. After a while, it grew into a trio with Teemu Liekkala (guitars, bass, keys, production) and Valtteri Revonkorpi (drums) added as permanent stars for the band, and in 2024 guitarist Tero Luukkonen and bassist Antti Varjanne also officially joined the band from live line-up. Rooted deeply in both gothic and progressive metal scenes, they sure should bring something interesting on the table.
Rioghan – Hands (Single 2024)
Composed by Teemu Liekkala & Jenni Perämäki
Lyrics by Jenni Perämäki
Arranged by Tero Luukkonen, Antti Varjanne, Valtteri Revonkorpi
ISRC: FI3FC2550102
Cover photo: Aarni Visuals
Cover layout: Sakari Tuokkola
Line-up:
Rioghan Darcy – vocals
Teemu Liekkala – guitar
Tero Luukkonen – guitar
Antti Varjanne – bass
Valtteri Revonkorpi – drums
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/rioghandarcy
https://www.instagram.com/rioghandarcy
https://rioghan.bandcamp.com
https://spoti.fi/36nTHP7
https://www.rakkausrunot.fi/runoilijat/emma-rioghan-darcy
