# Hokka Release ‘In The Darkness’

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 14 November 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/hokka-release-in-the-darkness/

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**NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS Announces Worldwide Signing Of HOKKA + Debut Single ‘In The Darkness’ Out Now Alongside Cinematic Video**

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**Nuclear Blast Records** is proud to welcome **HOKKA**, a powerful new force in Finnish rock, to its global roster. The band unites three major names from Finland’s rock legacy: former ** BLIND CHANNEL **frontman** Joel Hokka**, **THE RASMUS **founding member and former guitarist-songwriter** Pauli Rantasalmi**, and phenomenal young drummer** Jimi Aslak**.

**HOKKA **makes an explosive entrance with their debut single, ‘**In the Darkness’**, available now on all major streaming platforms: **[https://hokka.bfan.link/inthedarkness](https://nuclearblaststore.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f52be22febdeb73950b267672&id=9cbd91839f&e=ae3f217de2)**  
  
Accompanied by an epic and visually stunning music video, the song introduces the signature elements of** HOKKA**’s sound: deep, dark, and cold Nordic melancholy fused with a modern rock edge. Their music channels the emotional intensity of early-2000s Finnish rock while pushing boldly into new territory with unapologetic energy and ambition.

With a magnetic debut and a fearless creative vision, **HOKKA** is poised to become the next breakout act from Finland’s rich rock scene.  
The band will make their first live appearance on Finnish YLE’s major New Year’s Eve TV show, broadcast live from Oulu-halli on December 31st.

*“Different generations of Finnish rock are united for this newborn band proud to be part of Nuclear Blast Records roster.”*comments**Joel Hokka**  
  
**HOKKA is here to stay and slay.**

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**Line Up:**

Joel Hokka – vocals  
Pauli Rantasalmi – guitar  
Jimi Aslak – drums  
  
**Social Media: **

Instagram: @joelhokka @jimiaslak @paulirantasalmi  
Tiktok: @joelhokka @jimiaslak.    
YouTube: @hokkasyndicate