The Helsinki-based deathcore band Enemies Everywhere released their long-awaited self-titled debut album on August 28, 2026 – a significant event for both the band and Finland’s hard rock audience. The group was founded in 2022 and quickly became a name to reckon with on the Finnish metal scene thanks to the EP Endless Discord from 2024, which showcased a new wave of Finnish deathcore with uncompromising energy and modern influences.
A notable change took place in 2025 when vocalist Sasu Mikkola joined the band. This addition gave new direction to the band's identity and inspired the musicians to focus and refine their sound until the debut album was completed. The result is a focused and cohesive record with nine tracks where the band’s characteristic style clearly emerges.
A milestone and a strong marker of identity
The debut features six newly written songs along with the previously released singles Undead Masquerade, Atonement and My Vengeance. The title track Enemies Everywhere forms the core of the album; a composition the band themselves describe as the manifestation of their vision – modern extreme metal with uncompromising as the key word. In conjunction with the album release, a music video for the title track has also been presented, offering both new listeners and previous fans a clear introduction to the band’s sound and style.
At the time of their debut release, the band reflects on the work and refinement required to find their own voice within the metal scene. Vocalist Sasu Mikkola emphasizes the importance of following one’s own artistic conviction – a core principle underlying the band’s activities.
Enemies Everywhere’s lyrics and themes reflect both the music and their attitude toward the music industry. The band name itself, like the message in the title track, is about striving for authenticity despite criticism and the knowledge that it’s not possible to please everyone. It’s an approach the band says has shaped them from the beginning and continues to guide their creative choices.
To celebrate the album release, Enemies Everywhere are embarking on a nationwide club tour, kicking off at Tiivistämö in Helsinki on September 11, 2026, when the official all-ages album release concert takes place. The concert will serve as both a live premiere for the new material and a chance for the Finnish extreme metal collective to gather – something the band themselves highlight as crucial to their success.
- The debut album Enemies Everywhere was released August 28, 2026
- The album contains 9 tracks: including the singles Undead Masquerade, Atonement, and My Vengeance as well as 6 entirely new works
- Music video for the title track Enemies Everywhere now available
- Official album release concert: Tiivistämö, Helsinki, September 11, 2026 (all ages)
With their debut album, Enemies Everywhere mark not only the culmination of several years of focused work, but also a strong statement of identity and a determined step toward a more prominent role in Finland’s metal sphere.
