The Holy

About

" The sound of angels rocking out "

Hailing from Finland, the land often noted for its love of the demonic nether realms when it comes to music, The Holy might not have chosen the most expected name – but hey, The Damned had already been taken. This diametrically opposed band name does make sense from a sonic standpoint. In lieu of The Damned’s brief, straightforward jolts of punk rock combustion, The Holy prefer the slow burn of methodical, intricately structured compositions.

Driven powerfully forward by a pair of drummers, it’s not just the inter- and counter-play between the two that makes The Holy stand out. Any moniker-based doubts about their Finnish credentials are put to rest when the five-piece’s wall of sound coalesces through a shimmer of pop-friendly melodies and mesmeric krautrock influences. A strain of darkness is woven through the catchy songs, born of the cold winters that plunge the Arctic Circle into endless night. You can hear it in the sinister bass lines, the tremor of the cymbals, the nervy guitar freak-outs, the heartfelt wailing of the lead vocalist, all building up to the moment the music washes over you.

It must be said that the synchronicity of a couple of drummers does make for a fine spectacle on stage, especially when accompanied by a give-it-your-all performance from the rest of the band. The intense music and live show have established The Holy firmly on the European festival circuit, and with the release of their third album ‘Ländmark’, 2024 is shaping up to be a landmark year for them. Godspeed!