Grain of Pain hails from Finland, delivering a powerful blend of dark and emotional doom/death metal. The musical prowess is orchestrated by Timo Solonen, who not only composes but also contributes growls and guitars. Joining him as session musicians:
Juho Räihä on guitars, Lars Eikind on bass and clean vocals, Juuso Raatikainen on drums, and Sini Pajunen lending her captivating vocals. Taka Eliel adds his backing growls to enrich the band’s gloomy sound.
Drawing inspiration from diverse influences, they seamlessly weave dark atmospheres and powerful melodies into their compositions.
Noteworthy Achievements:
Lars Eikind stands out with a prestigious Spellemannsprisen (Grammy) win in Norway, while both Juho Räihä and Juuso Raatikainen have earned Finnish Grammy nominations with Swallow the Sun.
Future Plans:
Grain of Pain has its sights set on captivating live audiences and continually crafting albums that evoke profound emotions. Having partnered with Dronicon Films for a lyric video, and Vesa Ranta for a music video, they are committed to enhancing their visual presence. The bands goal is to grace as many stages as possible, with plans for additional videos and the release of thoughtfully designed merchandise by Gogo Malone. The journey has just begun, and they are excited to evolve and connect with the audience on even deeper levels.
For the release of their debut single and album, GRAIN OF PAIN have signed a record label deal with German metal specialist NOBLE DEMON RECORDS in April 2024!
Album credits:
Recorded, mixed and produced by Juho Räihä at Soundspiral audio
Additional recordings by Timo Solonen at Grain of Pain Dungeon
Mastering by Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers
Photo by Jaakko Manninen
Album art by Gogo Malone
Songs composed by Timo Solonen
Lyrics by Timo Solonen
Arrangements by Timo Solonen and Juho Räihä
Additional arrangements by Lars Eikind, Sini Pajunen and Taka Eliel.
