OCTOPLOID, the band founded by AMORPHIS bass player Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine, share the official video for their new single ‘Monotony,’ previously available only as bonus track on the physical versions of their acclaimed debut album Beyond The Aeons, which was released on July 5, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).
‘Monotony’ is a ruthless blend of stoner rock, death metal, and psychedelic prog rock. Its fragile melodic chorus is followed by a brutal death command – a combination that usually does the trick. The song’s lyrics are written from the perspective of a production animal, making it a sister song to the first single ‘Human Amoral [feat. Tomi Joutsen]’ and not exactly a eulogy for a human being.
“With ‘Monotony,’ I aimed to incorporate as much variety as possible,” explains Olli-Pekka Laine. “Musically, it represents creative freedom and stepping out of the comfort zone – which makes for an exciting, challenging listen!”
Stream/purchase the track:
https://octoploid.rpm.link/monotonyPR
Order Beyond The Aeons in your preferred physical format [CD-digipak or eco-friendly/recycled “dusk of vex” marbled vinyl], stream it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or purchase it digitally here: https://octoploid.rpm.link/beyondtheaeonsPR.
More from Beyond The Aeons:
‘Human Amoral [feat. Tomi Joutsen]’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b28tz6kKXyQ
‘The Dawns In Nothingness [feat. Mikko Kotamäki]’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hVrS9w_Ej0
‘The Hallowed Flame [feat. Mikko Kotamäki]’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXXNtXDH8i0
‘A Dusk Of Vesk [feat. Jón Aldará]’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qq5rKFxu-o
About OCTOPLOID
OCTOPLOID, the solo project of Olli-Pekka Laine (bassist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist, known for his work with AMORPHIS, BARREN EARTH, and MANNHAI), was established in 2022. This venture has culminated in Beyond The Aeons the act’s debut album which was released on July 5, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). OCTOPLOID‘s music merges elements of 90s death/black metal, 70s prog rock, and 90s psychedelic rock, carving a distinct niche in the music landscape. The sound of OCTOPLOID has aptly been described as “classic death prog.”
The band’s line-up is built around Laine and features four talented musicians. Mikko Pietinen, a versatile drummer with experience ranging from stoner rock with MANNHAI to Finnish mainstream pop rock (including bands like KASMIR), and Peter Salonen, a lead/rhythm guitarist known for his work with THE KINKY THING — a band that performs covers of Finnish psych rock legends KINGSTON WALL — is relatively new to the scene. The group is completed by keyboardist Kim Rantala (GIANT ROBOT, formerly of AMORPHIS) and vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (SWALLOW THE SUN etc.; live).
OCTOPLOID are:
Mikko Kotamäki | vocals (live)
Peter Salonen | guitars
Kim Rantala | keyboards
Olli-Pekka Laine | bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Mikko Pietinen | drums, percussion
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