 Photo by Lassi Karhulahti
Finnish doom-laden death metal force MARIANAS REST continue their march toward the release of their upcoming fifth studio album, "The Bereaved", due out January 16, 2026, via Noble Demon. Following the darkly emotional first single "The Colour of You", the band now presents their second offering, "Diamonds in the Rough" - a gripping and dynamic piece accompanied by a brand new music video, directed by Johannes Mäkinen / Downtime Visual Arts. The song also features a striking guest appearance by Okko Solanterä (Horizon Ignited, Slaughterror), whose powerful vocal performance elevates the track to new heights.
Watch the video for "Diamonds in the Rough" here: 
Listen to the single HERE Vocalist Jaakko Mäntymaa reflects on the song’s lyrical theme:
Tracklist: 01. Thank You for the Dance 02. Rat in the Wall 03. Divided 04. Again into the Night 05. Burden 06. Diamonds in the Rough 07. Pity the Living 08. Goodbyes and Good Intentions 09. Tyhjä 10. The Colour of You From the dark shores of the Baltic Sea, MARIANAS REST channel the deep melancholy of their homeland. Hailing from the southeastern Finnish town of Kotka, the band was formed in 2013 and has since become a powerful force in the world of melancholic death metal. Their music is heavy and unhurried, blending elements of doom, death, and post-metal into a sound that is both crushing and beautiful. MARIANAS REST don’t just write songs - they create moods: haunting, immersive, and emotionally devastating. A journey into darkness that, strangely, feels both familiar and comforting. Over the course of four albums - Horror Vacui (2016), Ruins (2019), Fata Morgana (2021), and Auer (2023) - the band has explored themes of isolation, despair, and conflict with uncanny timing. Fata Morgana was the closing chapter of a trilogy written before the pandemic but released at its peak. Auer was completed just before military unrest erupted in Europe - a coincidence too eerie to script. In January 2026 the band will return with their fifth full length, "The Bereaved", and a brand new record label deal with Noble Demon. It is a deeply personal tale of death and the many forms in which the end may appear. We meet these Finnish axemen in midst of memorial, tortured by those do’s or don’ts of individuals left behind, even though some indeed pity the living and envy the dead. At such times, who is more blessed, the deceased or the bereaved? Again, just like on their previous albums, the melodies are the key for an unique soundtrack for the ongoing struggle against the black clouds that seem to gather around us all every now and then.
When it comes to MARIANAS REST’s music, sometimes slow, deep and hard, on some occasions a bit faster and aggressive attacks, it sure does include that x-factor of Finnish DNA, that embraces melancholy and beauty on such level that makes one’s hair stand every single time. In addition, the band will celebrate the release of the new album by touring Finland and Europe during the winter and spring of 2026. Confirmed dates so far include: 29.11.2025 – John Smith Frozen, Jyväskylä 23.01.2026 – House Of Rock, Kouvola 24.01.2026 – Apollo, Turku 30.01.2026 – Sawohouse / Finland Underground, Kuopio 14.02.2026 – Kadotus Metal Fest, Jyväskylä 20.02.2026 – Kerubi, Joensuu 21.02.2026 – Kuudes Linja, Helsinki More to be announced soon.
MARIANAS REST are: Vocals | Jaakko Mäntymaa Guitar | Nico Mänttäri Guitar | Harri Sunila Bass | Niko Lindman Keyboard | Aapo Koivisto Drums | Nico Heininen
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