Jouni Ollila, u.a. bekannt von der seit den späten 80ern aktiven Band MZ 412, bringt in wenigen Wochen den Nachfolger seines Ulvtharm-Debüts “Wr​ē​kō” (2022) heraus. “7 Uthras”, das nach engelähnlichen Entitäten aus der Mythologie der Mandäer betitelt ist, läd mit dunkler Dröhnung, martialischen Pauken und ins Maschinelle verfremdeten Flüstervocals auf eine rituelle Reise, wie es heißt, “that seeks to unlock the ancient doors of perception and embrace the darkness as a path to enlightenment”. Das Album erscheint als CD und in zwei verschiedenfarbigen Vinyl-Editionen mit Artwork von Axel Torvenius auf Cyclic Law.

“Ulvtharm is painting his world as a sprawling, post-apocalyptic industrial wasteland, where humanity clings to survival in the shadows of monolithic factories and decaying cities. Skies choked with ash, and a sun that seldom breaks through the omnipresent smog. Within this landscape, the Seven Uthras exist not as beings of benevolence, but as ancient, god-like entities that emanate from the darkest depths of the earth, commanding forces beyond human comprehension. 7 Uthras serves as a sonic gateway to otherworldly realms, offering a glimpse into the abyss that challenges and expands the listener’s perception of the known universe. Ulvtharm masterfully blends the essence of dark industrial soundscapes with layers of mystical ambiance, creating an immersive experience that is both deeply unsettling and profoundly enlightening. This new album is not just an exploration of sound but a journey into the soul of its creator, exploring the chaos and darkness within his imagination. Ulvtharm’s deeper vocal experimentations are weaving a narrative that is both personal and universal. The album’s blend of dark, martial, pulsating rhythms and ambient organic soundscapes invites us to confront the death and ruins of our world. As each track unfolds, we will be drawn deeper into a narrative of chaos and transformation, where the end of one world signifies the birth of another”. (Cyclic Law)