Finnish metal band Garden of Stone are set to release their second album 'For the World of the Obsolete' on December 11th 2026 via Inverse Records. The fourth single, “Satumaa-tango,” is out, accompanied by an official music video.
Garden of Stone proudly presents their own version of Maija Vilkkumaa’s legendary hit “Satumaa-tango”. The band infuses their own blend of heavy and death metal to the song, with unabashed double bass and screaming vocals, while still remaining faithful to Vilkkumaa’s original composition. This is exactly the cross-over you didn’t know you wanted, but definitely needed!
Watch the video below:
BIOGRAPHY:
Garden of Stone is a band that refuses to adhere to traditional genre limits. Though the band identifies as “death metal" for convenience's sake, they draw inspiration from rock, shoegaze, and all kinds of metal, whether it be melodic death, black, or prog.
When listening to Garden of Stone, be prepared to expect the unexpected as the band takes you on a journey through face-melting riffs, hauntingly beautiful melodies, groovy vibes, blast beats, and everything in between.
Track list:
01. The first track on the album that acts as a prelude to the subsequent songs
02. Silence Falters
03. Create, Doctrinate, Incinerate
04. Nightcrawler
05. Red Giraffe
06. Obsession
07. Jää
08. Road Without A Path
09. Butterfly of Wasted Prayers
10. Satumaa-tango
-Mixed & mastered by Joona Muistola, HAW Studios
-Artwork by Matias Stenman
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LINEUP
Jere Mäntysalo - Guitar
Jesse Salo - Vocals
Kalle Hänninen - Bass
Ville Penkari - Guitar
Tapio Haverinen - Drums
BIOGRAPHY/LOGO
Garden of Stone is a Finnish melodic death and heavy metal band formed in Tampere in 2023. Combining melancholic rock, melodic death metal, progressive metal and elements of black metal and shoegaze, the band has developed a diverse sound characterized by atmospheric melodies, crushing guitar riffs, powerful rhythms and a mixture of clean and harsh vocals.
The group was founded by guitarists Jere Mäntysalo and Ville Penkari, who recruited vocalist Jesse Salo to bring their musical vision to life. Drummer Tapio Haverinen and bassist Kalle Hänninen subsequently completed the lineup.
Garden of Stone introduced themselves with the single "Hymn of a Dead Man Pt.1" in December 2023, followed by their debut EP, "Tides of Decay", in February 2024. The release established the band's blend of melancholic atmospheres, melodic songwriting and heavier metal influences.
Their debut full-length album, "The Grave Mistake", arrived in January 2025 through Inverse Records, expanding their musical approach with contrasting passages of aggression, introspection and melody.
Continuing their development, Garden of Stone announced their second studio album, "For the World of the Obsolete", for December 11, 2026, again through Inverse Records. Pre-release singles including "Silence Falters", "Obsession" and "Red Giraffe" demonstrated the band's increasingly adventurous songwriting, incorporating progressive structures, black metal influences and atmospheric rock elements.
Refusing to be confined by traditional genre boundaries, Garden of Stone continues to explore the contrast between melancholy and aggression, combining emotional depth with the intensity of modern extreme metal.
DISCOGRAPHY
Full-length albums:
The Grave Mistake - 2025
For the World of the Obsolete - 2026
EPs:
Tides of Decay - 2024
GENRE/COUNTRY
Melodic Death Metal/Heavy Metal
Finland
