Emerald Forest And The Blackbird, the brand-new upcoming album by Finnish doomsters Swallow The Sun is scheduled to be released on February 1st through Spinefarm Records.

Guitarist and songwriter Juha Raivio comments: "I found myself listening to an old Finnish lullaby called "Sininen Uni" over and over again, and suddenly images started pouring into my mind of a dad reading a tale to his dying child, trying to explain where the child is going that night, the tale of Emerald Forest And The Blackbird.

Finally this image lead me into a long journey through this night and got me trapped in the limbo between the dusk and the dawn. The place where you face your demons and angels, meet the souls of the ones you loved and lost. Will we walk the night forever, or let the night forgive us and let us say a last goodbye? These are songs from the limbo, notes of sorrow, hate, love, darkness and light. The tale of Emerald Forest And The Blackbird.

We are extremely honoured to have Anette Olzon of Nightwish featuring on vocals on "Cathedral Walls". Her recognizable voice gives the song the depth and the angelic character it demands."

In addition, Aleah Stanbridge of Trees Of Eternity - whose ethereal voice is familiar from our previous works - is also featured on two tracks.

Anette Olzon fills in: "When I got to listen to the rough demo of "Cathedral Walls" I fell in love with the song immediately and I was so honoured to be asked to sing on this song. The melody and lyrics are truly beautiful."



Emerald Forest And The Blackbird tracklist:

01. Emerald Forest And The Blackbird
02. This Cut Is The Deepest
03. Hate, Lead The Way
04. Cathedral Walls [featuring Anette Olzon]
05. Hearts Wide Shut
06. Silent Towers
07. Labyrinth Of London (Horror Pt. IV)
08. Of Death And Corruption
09. April 14th
10. Night Will Forgive Us

Source:	swallowthesun.net
Band profile:	Swallow The Sun