WARMEN – Band Of Brothers

WARMEN return with a vengeance: “Band Of Brothers” – out August 15th via Reaper Entertainment – marks the next step in the band’s evolution: heavier, tighter, and more united than ever before.

After redefining themselves with their 2023 comeback Here For None, WARMEN are ready to double down. Two years after that acclaimed release, they’re back with Band Of Brothers – an album that’s not only more aggressive and cohesive, but also the clearest representation yet of WARMEN as a true band.

There’s no central concept or story running through the new record. Like its predecessor, Band Of Brothers draws inspiration from the chaos of real life, fictional violence, and raw emotion. “Some of the lyrics are inspired by frustration over the state of the world,” says keyboardist and founding member Janne ‘Warman’ Wirman, “others are straight out of movies or true crime TV.It’s a mix – but the energy is always honest and intense.” Musically, WARMEN push further into melodic death metal territory while keeping their signature sense of melody and technicality. “Some of the verses are the heaviest we’ve ever done,” Janne explains, “but the choruses are still catchy as hell. There’s even a few progressive moments hidden in there.” With simpler, more direct song structures and explosive performances, the album captures the raw chemistry between the members like never before. Band Of Brothers was recorded across multiple locations: drums were tracked by Seppo Tarvainen at the legendary Finnvox Studios, guitars, bass and vocals were recorded at Antti Wirman’s home studio and keyboards were handled by Janne himself. The album was mixed by Mikko Karmila and mastered by Mika Jussila, both at Finnvox – giving it that unmistakably massive Finnish sound.

This time around, the writing process was more collaborative than ever. Frontman & guitar player Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum) and drummer Seppo Tarvainen contributed riffs, and one track is built entirely around their ideas. Petri also contributed several guitar solos on this record, adding even more of his personal touch to the band’s evolving sound. “We really wrote this album together,” Janne says. “It’s not just me anymore – we’re all in this, like a real band of brothers.”

Petri also returns with a blistering vocal performance that fully cements him as the voice of the new WARMEN. His aggressive delivery adds a brutal edge to
the album’s melodic foundations, helping shape the band’s modern identity: fast, heavy, cinematic, and undeniably metal.

The title track “Band Of Brothers” was the first song written – and still stands out as one of the strongest. It’s already become a live favorite and will play a central role in the band’s 2025 touring plans. With shows lined up across Europe – including first-time appearances in Hungary and Switzerland – plus a major headline tour in Finland, WARMEN are ready to bring the new material to the stage. But first: a massive release show at Summer Breeze Open Air on August 15th will set things in motion.

WARMEN have risen from the shadows, rebuilt and reborn. Band Of Brothers isn’t just a new album – it’s a mission statement.

Tracklist:

01 – Band of Brothers
02 – One More Year
03 – Nine Lives
04 – When Doves Cry Blood
05 – Out for Blood
06 – Kingdom of Rust
07 – March or Die
08 – Untouched
09 – Coup de Grâce
10 – Dethroned
11 – The Kiss of Judas

Line-Up:
– Janne „Warman“ Wirman – Keyboards
– Petri Lindroos – Vocals
– Antti „Warman“ Wirman – Guitar
– Jyri Helko – Bass
– Seppo Tarvainen – Drums