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MURSKAUS Emerges From the Finnish Forests With Crushing, Doom-Tinged Heavy Metal on Self-Titled EP

Atmospheric Heavy Metal Project Announces November 13, 2026 Release While Looking Ahead to Future Full-Length Album

Straight from the dark forests of Ylöjärvi, Finland, MURSKAUS is stepping into the metal underground with a sound built on crushing riffs, oppressive atmospheres, dark lyrical themes, and a powerful balance between heaviness and melody.

Formed in late 2025, MURSKAUS is the solo project of Markus Vähäaho, who takes the unusual DIY approach of handling the project's songwriting, all instruments, vocals, and recording himself. The result is a deeply personal strain of atmospheric heavy metal infused with doom tones and an uncompromising sense of weight.

MURSKAUS will officially unleash its self-titled EP, Murskaus, on November 13, 2026.

While the project carries the crushing force that fans of Conan and Pantera may appreciate alongside the dark atmosphere associated with Type O Negative, MURSKAUS isn't interested in simply recreating the sound of its influences. Instead, the project allows its wide-ranging musical inspirations to breathe freely, creating something that stands on its own.

“MURSKAUS offers a unique musical approach that balances heaviness and melody. The heavy sections really need to sound heavy and menacing, while the melodic sections should feel heart-wrenchingly desolate. The band hasn't set out to follow the path of any specific genre; instead, they've allowed their diverse influences to breathe freely and create a sound that's uniquely their own.”

The self-titled EP was recorded by MURSKAUS, with Oskari Hakala-Rahko handling the mixing and MURSKAUS taking care of mastering. The EP's cover artwork and logo were created by Matti Haapala.

With the self-titled EP serving as the project's introduction, MURSKAUS is already looking toward its next chapter. The project plans to begin recording its first full-length album in early 2027 and is currently seeking a record label interested in working with the project on its upcoming debut full-length.

At the same time, MURSKAUS is preparing to make the transition from the studio to the stage. While currently operating as a one-person project, the band intends to become an active live act with a full lineup in the near future.

For listeners looking for heavy metal that isn't afraid to slow down, get dark, and let the riffs carry some serious weight, MURSKAUS is a name worth keeping on the radar.

Murskaus arrives November 13, 2026 via DIY/self-release.

MURSKAUS is currently seeking label interest for its upcoming full-length album planned for recording in early 2027.

RELEASE INFORMATION

Artist: MURSKAUS
Release: Murskaus
Format: EP
Release Date: November 13, 2026
Genre: Atmospheric Heavy Metal / Doom-Tinged Heavy Metal
Location: Ylöjärvi, Finland
Label: Self-Released / DIY
Recording: MURSKAUS
Mixing: Oskari Hakala-Rahko
Mastering: MURSKAUS
Artwork & Logo: Matti Haapala

For fans of: Conan, Pantera, Type O Negative

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PRESS / LABEL CONTACT

Markus Vähäaho
MURSKAUS
murskaus.contact@gmail.com