Finnish post-metal collective Besra share new video for title track of upcoming EP ‘Equilibrium’

Finnish progressive post-metal band Besra is thrilled to announce the release of their new EP, “Equilibrium”, on November 1st via Suicide Records. To coincide with the announcement, the band have recently revealed a music video for the title track, showcasing the intensity and evolution of their sound.

This four-track EP marks a shift for Besra, presenting a more intense, straightforward, and darker musical experience compared to their previous full-length album, Transitions, released just a year ago. The EP has been expertly mixed and mastered by Magnus Lindberg, known for his work with bands such as Cult of Luna, Birds in Row, Russian Circles, and Converge, delivering a refined yet heavier sound that enhances the band’s artistic vision.

Guitarist Johannes Nygård shares insights into the creative process behind Equilibrium:

“There was some material left over from the last album that we decided not to release. At the same time, we felt that new ideas were bubbling up, so we tore open those old drafts and composed new material alongside them. This created a continuation that felt right following the album, and at the same time, it points towards a slightly darker Besra, which is where we seem to be right now. While the previous album took nearly five years to refine, we decided to take a more straightforward approach with this EP and intentionally composed the tracks on a fast schedule to challenge the endless overthinking that’s been a part of our band.”

Nygård adds:

“The tight production schedule caused some anxiety, but it also brought a new kind of creativity and unity; we had to trust our intuition and each other’s ideas more than ever. In the end, the EP was completed in five months instead of five years, which is probably some kind of record for us. A certain straightforwardness can also be heard in the sound – this material is likely less progressive but all the more intense and darker.”

Pre-orders are now available at this location.

Line-Up:
Hannes Hietarinta – Lead vocals, keyboards
Ville Kaisla – Drums
Ville Kujansuu – Guitars
Mika Mäkilaakso – Guitars, keyboards, vocals
Johannes Nygård – Guitars
Pekko Seppälä – Bass