FINNISH DEATH-SLUDGE GROUP BLACK ROYAL RETURN WITH ‘DROWN THE SEAWEED”

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Earlier this year Finland’s masters of apocalyptic sludge-death teased us with a new song “Water of the Crow” and today BLACK ROYAL return with a monolithic fusion of crushing riffs and infernal grooves with “Drown The Seaweed.” The digital single is available at all streaming/download platforms or watch the mesmerizing music video (https://youtu.be/X1PaYnzCRUo?si=Xha54CYRkpW9HTpq) crafted by Markus Vähäaho of RAW•ART Creations, featuring actress Julia Koskimies.

“‘Drown The Seaweed’ was born from the idea of crafting something ethereal and weightless — a sonic landscape that drifts like morning mist over a quiet summer lake,” explains guitarist Toni. “As the track unfolds, it dives deeper, with the C section and solos pulling the listener beneath the surface into darker, more immersive waters. The result is a beautifully melancholic piece, balancing atmosphere with a memorable, hook-driven chorus that lingers long after the song fades.”

“Lyrically, the song explores humanity's ancient fascination with and fear of the water. For centuries, the vast unknown beneath the surface has inspired myths, legends, and uneasy respect. The water's surface acts as a boundary between worlds, separating human reality from mysterious realms beyond reach and understanding. The sea can be both breathtakingly beautiful and mercilessly unforgiving. Storms and calm waters alike may conceal danger, and no one can ever be certain what lies hidden in the depths below. Throughout folklore, water spirits and mystical water bearers possessed powers that demanded reverence. Those who approached them with arrogance or underestimated their force often faced a cruel and irreversible fate. ‘Drown The Seaweed’ captures this timeless duality of beauty and danger, inviting listeners into a haunting world where wonder, melancholy, and mystery flow together beneath the waves.”