Finnish death/thrash metal band Jewel Throne have released “Dream World Dystopia,” the second single and accompanying video from their upcoming release The Obsidian Sculptor, due out on 27 November 2026.
The longest track on The Obsidian Sculptor, “Dream World Dystopia” takes a less straightforward approach to songwriting, moving through contrasting moods and arrangements before reaching an extended solo section with a distinctly classic heavy metal feel. The track reflects Jewel Throne’s approach to combining death and thrash metal with melodic and progressive elements, while leaving room for detailed guitar work and shifts in atmosphere.
WATCH "Dream World Dystopia":
Tracklist:
1. The Obsidian Sculptor
2. Dream World Dystopia
3. Inhumation Ritual
4. Sub-Zero Hell
5. Day to End All Days
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About Jewel Throne
Formed in 2019, Finnish death/thrash metal band Jewel Throne combine aggressive riffing with melodic and progressive passages, blistering guitar solos, and lyrics addressing personal struggles and the state of the world. Their current lineup has been together since 2020, developing a strong and collaborative approach to songwriting and arrangements.
Most of the music is written by bassist Mika Sallanen, with vocalist Jesse Huovinen handling the majority of the lyrics. Guitarist Toni Koskinen also contributes to the songwriting, while the entire band - including drummer Jouni Kurikka - is involved in shaping and refining each track. The result is a sound that avoids repetition, balancing straightforward sections with more layered arrangements.
The Obsidian Sculptor follows three EPs released between 2020 and 2025 and the band’s 2024 debut album. With the new release, Jewel Throne have taken their songwriting and production further while retaining the raw energy at the heart of their death/thrash sound
ONLINE
LINEUP
Mika Sallanen - Bass, Vocals
Jouni Kurikka - Drums
Toni Koskinen - Guitars
Jesse Huovinen - Vocals
BIOGRAPHY/LOGO
Jewel Throne is a Finnish thrash/death metal band formed in Espoo in May 2019. Combining the raw aggression of old-school thrash metal with death metal influences, melodic passages, progressive arrangements, and blistering guitar solos, the band has developed a distinctive sound rooted in traditional extreme metal.
The band was originally founded by bassist and vocalist Mika Sallanen, guitarist Jari Yrjänäinen, and drummer Jouni Kurikka. The founding members brought considerable experience from previous musical projects, and the group quickly released three EPs during its first year: "Old Metal", "Poetic Justice", and "Silence Shrouds the Ruins".
The addition of guitarist Toni Koskinen and vocalist Jesse Huovinen marked an important turning point in Jewel Throne's development. Following the departure of Yrjänäinen in 2020, the band established its current four-piece lineup and began exploring more sophisticated songwriting and arrangements while maintaining its aggressive musical foundation.
The EPs "Obscure Relics" (2020) and "Illiterati" (2022) demonstrated the band's continuing evolution, incorporating increasingly complex structures, melodic guitar work, and a stronger death metal influence.
In October 2024, Jewel Throne released their debut full-length album, "Blood Vultures", through Inverse Records. Featuring twelve tracks of furious thrash/death metal, the album represented a major milestone for the band. Its relentless energy, aggressive vocals, and dynamic guitar arrangements reflected years of musical development.
The band continued its progression with the 2025 EP "The Age of Lunacy", further refining its combination of uncompromising aggression and intricate songwriting.
In October 2026, Jewel Throne announced a new recording agreement with Wormholedeath Records and unveiled plans for their five-track EP "The Obsidian Sculptor", scheduled for release on November 27, 2026. The release promises a further evolution of their sound, combining crushing death/thrash metal with melodic and progressive elements.
With lyrics exploring personal struggles, social issues, and the darker aspects of human existence, Jewel Throne continues to forge its own identity within the Finnish underground metal scene, remaining committed to powerful compositions, musical experimentation, and uncompromising heaviness.
DISCOGRAPHY
Full-length albums:
Blood Vultures - 2024
EPs:
Old Metal - 2019
Poetic Justice - 2019
Silence Shrouds the Ruins - 2019
Obscure Relics - 2020
Illiterati - 2022
The Age of Lunacy - 2025
The Obsidian Sculptor - 2026 (Upcoming - November 27)
GENRE/COUNTRY
Death Metal/Thrash Metal
Finland
