Infirmum 06.10.2024

Finnish doom metal band Infirmum is back with their second album From the Depths I Cried. In interview Sabine Blodwin and Taka Eliel, two of the band’s new recruits, talk about the new album, their creative process, and the realities of being a seven-piece ensemble.

Eliel describes the band’s sound in 2024 as “slow, heavy, dark, and with some catchy bits.” A mix that gives the music an edge while still staying true to its doom roots. Infirmum has embraced a mix of gothic and symphonic influences in their new work. “We’ve moved on from the ‘Walls of Sorrow’ era” Eliel says, referring to their earlier doom ‘n’ roll sound. Sabine, who joined after moving to Finland from Brazil adds: “The sound is different, but it still holds the essence of what Timo (Solonen) always aimed for—capturing deep emotions, contradictions, and life’s storms.” He notes influences from ’90s bands like Tristania, but insists Infirmum has its own unique take. “We’re doing something new, not just rehashing the past.”

Talking about standout tracks, both Sabine and Eliel have their personal favorites. Blodwin points to Deception saying, “It’s about overcoming deceptions in life, love, friends, family. It’s very personal, and there’s a lot of shared emotion between me and Eliel in that one.” Another highlight for her is “Icamiabas” a song inspired by her Brazilian heritage and the legend of a female warrior tribe. For Eliel The Pact stands out, marking his first professional bass recording. “I went to the studio not really knowing the track well” he confesses. “But we pulled it off, and the bass ended up sounding massive on the mix.”

Being in a band with seven members has its challenges. Eliel notes that while the writing process has been fairly smooth, organizing rehearsals and coordinating everyone’s schedules can be a headache. “Getting everyone together for rehearsals, photoshoots, gigs, it’s a logistical nightmare. But musically, it works. We record our parts individually and then piece it all together.” Sabine agrees, emphasizing how much everyone brings to the table. “Everyone contributes their own musicality” she says. She likens their creative process to “a big white canvas where each member paints their part.” The resulting sound giving Infirmum its distinct identity.

Infirmum interview 06.10.2024
Sabine Blodwin & Taka Eliel
Producer: Janne Vuorela
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