Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle (VOV) Unveils hauntingly EPIC NEW Single "Ballade of the Arctic Traveller" // All Time Metal \\
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Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle (VOV) unveils hauntingly epic new single "Ballade of the Arctic Traveller"
Finnish symphonic metal band Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle (VOV - Final Ode to Freedom) emerges from the frost-laden silence with a powerful new single, "Ballade of the Arctic Traveller" — a dramatic and atmospheric piece that bridges the ethereal and the elemental.
The single offers a sweeping blend of cinematic soundscapes, operatic vocals, and melodic metal arrangements. The listener will find new nuances on every new playback. The band’s rich musical backgrounds come together to form a cohesive and expressive performance: Karoliina McLoud, a classically trained opera singer, leads the track with haunting clarity and emotional range. The Guitarist Teemu Harjunen delivers both power and finesse through intricate riffwork and layered harmonies. Bassist and Keyboardist Sami Halinen expands the sonic palette with deep bass line and ambient keyboard textures, while drummer Petteri Rosenbom, known from his years in Finnish power metal circles, anchors the journey with precision and depth.
Watch on YouTube the music video "Ballade of the Arctic Traveller"
Production:
Mixing: Sami Niittykoski (SN-Audio Production)
Mastering: Alho Audio Mastering
Music Video:
Filming and editing: Ilari Kangasniemi
Drone shots: Mikko Pärkö
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): Push FM
Lyrically, "Ballade of the Arctic Traveller" is an introspective odyssey through a frozen dreamscape — where time fractures, stars decay, and a soul treads paths carved in ancient ice. The track's emotional arc mirrors the voyage of a solitary figure navigating through isolation, eternity, and fate. With lines such as “A shadowed march through endless plains / Where space and time shall guide the way,” the song unfolds like a mythic saga about identity, cosmic mystery, and transcendence.
Commenting on the release, guitarist Teemu Harjunen says:
“This song is a major step forward for us—not just musically but conceptually. It brings together each member’s strengths in a way that feels true to the band’s identity. It’s icy, vast, but deeply human underneath.”
Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle - Ballade Of The Arctic Traveller
1. Ballade Of The Arctic Traveller
ISRC: FI3FC2590403
Composition & Lyrics by Karoliina McLoud, Teemu Harjunen, Sami Halinen and Petteri Rosenbom
Band Info
Viimeinen Oodi Vapaudelle (VOV – Final Ode to Freedom) is a symphonic metal band from Nakkila, Finland, known for blending classical elements with the intensity of modern metal. Their music echoes themes of mythology, emotional depth, and existential landscapes.
Line-up on the single:
Vocals: Karoliina McLoud
Guitar: Teemu Harjunen
Bass & Keyboards: Sami Halinen
Drums: Petteri Rosenbom
Email: vovmusic@outlook.com
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