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It's often said that the best bands are those that surprise you again and again, in the most thrilling ways possible. This is what Finnish rockers The Rasmus have been doing since their major label debut, and it's a creative responsibility they take great pride in. If you've listened to any of their albums, you'll find a kaleidoscopic collage of heavy guitars and futuristic electronics, along with catchy pop tunes that can find a place in the heart of any music fan. This is how they've become one of the biggest exporters of Finnish music, selling millions of records worldwide and winning award after award. But this year, they're taking things to the next level and releasing their most impressive music yet in the form of a new single, "Rest In Pieces," due out on October 25th. It's irresistibly heavy, dark, and melodic, marking the start of the next chapter in their sonic evolution with a sense of bravado and world-conquering intensity. "I think it's kind of a new sound for us," reflects Lauri Ylönen, the band's founder. "We've done heavy stuff in the past; I remember the second album had songs with hard riffs. So it's not completely new, but it's definitely a new approach for The Rasmus... especially compared to what we've done more recently." The new track also marks a new partnership with the American label Better Noise, outside of the Nordic and Baltic territories overseen by Playground Music. Currently representing heavyweights like Five Finger Death Punch and Asking Alexandria, and having run successful campaigns with Mötley Crüe and Papa Roach in the past, it's the perfect new home for their new music. The label also introduced the band (completed by bassist Eero Heinonen, drummer Aki Hakala, and guitarist Emppu Suhonen) to renowned producer Joseph McQueen to help them explore and experiment with new creative directions. Initial recording work had been done with Alex Mattson in Helsinki, the mastermind behind Blind Channel's more than 100 million streams, and with McQueen on board, they had the recipe for something truly spectacular. "He's known for producing really cool bands, especially American ones," the frontman smiles. "It was very inspiring to work with fresh blood, so to speak. There was someone who lived and breathed this kind of music. It was a perfect match." The new music will be supported by a world tour, during which The Rasmus will deliver an unforgettable show to their devoted fans worldwide. “It’s been a while since we’ve been on tour, so we’re really excited about touring the world in 2025,” Ylönen continues. “The tour is shaping up to be huge, and more dates are coming soon. We can’t wait to meet our fans. It’ll be great to see them again; we’re like a family.” As for album number eleven, all we can say is, stay tuned. “Rest In Pieces is a promise of what’s to come, that’s for sure!” adds the frontman. “It represents our new sound… it’s shaping up to be the heaviest and darkest album of our career to date!” Catch The Rasmus live on November 28, 2025, at La Cigale! Presented by Veryshow Productions (LR-20-9379/0663).