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You can place a preorder at www.swallowthesunbook.com for the English translation and updating of the best-selling original Finnish-language official biography of Finnish death doom pioneers Swallow The Sun. As reported by blabbermouth.net, the members of Swallow The Sun narrate their own tale in the authorized and official book, which was written by Matt Riekki (and translated by Salla Harjula) based on interviews with everyone who has helped to shape the band’s distinctive sound over the previous 25 years. Everyone is candid about the group’s internal strife, challenges in the music industry, and the suffering they’ve endured to become the leading melodic doom metal band.
New material covering the two years since the first edition’s publication is included in this translation. In the end, the novel tells the story of wonderful friendships formed and a will to overcome any obstacles. The “Classic” and “Signature” editions, which have been signed by every member of the band, both feature the same compelling narrative. You can have your name printed in the book if you place a preorder. Century Media Records released the most recent album by Swallow The Sun, “Shining,” in October 2024. Produced and produced by Dan Lancaster (Bring Me The Horizon, Muse, Enter Shikari), mastered by Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios), and recorded by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio, with the exception of Dan Lancaster’s vocals.
Finnish melancholy torchbearers, chart-topping and two-time Emma Gaala-nominated (Finnish Grammy equivalent) Swallow The Sun, have been sculpted and fueled by more than 20 years of heartbreak, beauty, and tragedy. The quintet was formed in Jyěskylä in 2000. Over the course of their 20-year career, they have embarked on a four-continent, 900-show run in addition to enjoying multiple fan-lauded music videos (more than 10 million YouTube views) and streaming domination (more than 50 million Spotify plays).
