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!”
OCTOPLOID‘s debut tour kicks off in the spring of 2025. The first confirmed dates are:
02.05.2025 FI Helsinki – On the Rocks
09.05.2025 FI Kuopio- Sawohouse Underground
10.05.2025 FI Oulu- 45 Special
More shows to be announced later this year…!
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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