Metal De Facto sign worldwide record deal with Reaper Entertainment

A power metal alliance – METAL DE FACTO join forces with Reaper Entertainment!

Reaper Entertainment is proud to announce the worldwide signing of Finnish power metal band METAL DE FACTO! With this global record deal, a bold new chapter begins in the band’s career. Known for their precise riffs, soaring melodies, and energetic live shows, METAL DE FACTO are now ready to bring their music to an even wider audience.

The first joint project under Reaper Entertainment will be their contribution to the “A Tribute To The Reaper” compilation, featuring their cover of the Children Of Bodom classic “Lake Bodom”, which will be released on 14.11.2025. Pre-Save the song here:  https://lnk.to/BodomDeFacto

Exclaims guitarist Esa Orjatsalo:

“It’s an honour to join the ranks of Reaper Entertainment! They are truly passionate metal heads and we are excited to work with them! Exciting things are already in motion. Lake Bodom cover and our new album, Land of the Rising Sun Part 2, drops soon. We also have tons of killer ideas brewing for future releases. The future looks brighter than ever!”

Greg from Reaper adds:

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome METAL DE FACTO to Reaper Entertainment! Esa, Sami, Atte, Benji, and Aitor bring an incredible mix of Finnish power metal precision and energy. Supporting them in the next chapter of their journey is a true honor, and we can’t wait to share their music with fans worldwide.”

Formed in Helsinki in late 2017, METAL DE FACTO features Esa Orjatsalo (ex-DREAMTALE), Sami Hinkka (ENSIFERUM), and Atte Marttinen (Kivimetsän Druidi). The band’s motto, “Make Power Metal Great Again”, reflects their dedication to bringing back the classic spirit of power metal. Their debut album, Imperium Romanum (2019), set the stage for a band committed to high-speed precision, epic melodies, and thrilling performances. Their follow-up, Land Of The Rising Sun, Pt. 1 (2024), continued to solidify their place in the Finnish and European metal scene.

Current Line-Up:
Esa Orjatsalo – Guitar
Sami Hinkka – Bass
Atte Marttinen – Drums
Benji Connelly – Keyboards
Aitor Arrastia – Vocals