Finnish vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Marko Hietala, formerly of Nightwish, has dropped a new single titled “Impatient Zero,” complete with a music video. He has also unveiled details of his forthcoming solo album, Roses From The Deep, set to be released on February 7, via Nuclear Blast Records. This is his first major project since 2020’s Pyre of the Black Heart. Check out the new track and more below.
Stream “Impatient Zero” here: https://markohietala.bfan.link/impatient-zero
Pre-order Roses From The Deep album: https://markohietala.bfan.link/roses-from-the-deep
Marko Hietala comments about “Impatient Zero”: “It´s about a battle for being under a continuous assault of inner monsters. And the awful truth, that in this reality, people get to see those monsters, too, instead of the real face.”
Featuring a stomping, groovy beat and a grand, anthemic chorus, the track is set to captivate listeners and perfectly set the tone for the rest of Roses From The Deep.
Roses From The Deep promises to deliver a unique blend of dark, introspective lyricism and soaring, cinematic soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from myth, nature, and the human experience, Hietala has crafted an album that transcends genres, with elements of progressive rock, folk, and symphonic metal seamlessly intertwined. It represents a journey into the hidden layers of our emotions and the beauty we often overlook in darker times. It’s an album about fragility, resilience, and finding light even in the depths of shadow.
“Impatient Zero” follows the huge success of the album’s first two singles. “Left On Mars,” a haunting duet with Tarja Turunen, quickly became a fan favorite, showcasing the vocal chemistry between the two icons. The second single, “Frankenstein’s Wife,” with its dark storytelling and intricate composition, further heightened anticipation for Marko Hietala’s upcoming release. Together, these tracks have cemented Roses From The Deep as one of the most eagerly awaited albums of 2025.
Roses From The Deep tracklisting:
01 Frankenstein’ s Wife
02 Left On Mars
03 Proud Whore
04 Two Soldiers
05 The Dragon Must Die
06 The Devil You Know
07 Rebel Of The North
08 Impatient Zero
09 Tammikuu
10 Roses From The Deep
The album comes in the following formats:
CD Jewelcase
2 LP gatefold, oxblood red
To mark the album release, Marko Hietala will embark with his band on an album release tour across Finland. Here are the dates:
February
07 FI Lahti – Finlandia Klubi
08 FI Kuopio – Sawohouse Underground
12 FI Helsinki – Tavastia
13 FI Savonlinna – House Of Olaf
14 FI Tampere – Olympia-kortteli
15 FI Turku – Logomo
Line-Up:
Marko Hietala – Bass, Vocals
Tuomas Wäinölä – Guitar
Vili Ollila / Bob Engstrand – Keyboards
Anssi Nykänen – Drums
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