Founded in 2019, Kingwhip’s debut album Endless is an uncompromising statement of the band’s songwriting and musical prowess. Released at the end of May, the album spices up the band’s distinctive blend of grunge and heavy rock with catchy melodies, resulting in a raw and soulful nine-track record that remains cohesive from start to finish.
Also described as an alternative heavy band, Kingwhip comes from Finland. The band has strong roots in the Finnish music underground. Its members are known from, among others, Huora, one of Finland’s most popular punk bands, as well as the cult-favourite Day Eleven and Rytmihäiriö.
“Our shared favourites include, for example, Alice In Chains and Black Sabbath, while the vocal melodies may echo artists such as Neil Young, David Bowie and Type O Negative,” says the band’s vocalist and guitarist Janne Pajari.
The album features the previously released singles “Walk Away”, “Like A Wrecking Ball” and “What A Time To Be Alive”. A music video has also been released for “Walk Away”.
Endless was recorded and produced by Timo Väänänen at Saarisound Studio. The album was released both digitally and on vinyl.
Kingwhip released their first singles, “Shut Up!” and “Brinkdish”, in 2023. The following year saw the release of a six-track EP, after which the band took some time to focus on preparing their now-released debut album.
The album tracks:
Walk Away
What A Time To Be Alive
Gettaway
All In, All Out
Every Good Boy
Tumble
Endless Highways
Hell Hangs Over
Like A Wrecking Ball
The Endless album is available to order from Record Store X and other retailers.
Endless album:
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Line-up:
Janne Pajari: vocals & guitar
Paavo Pekkonen: guitar & backing vocals
Onni Hamard: bass
Pate Vuorio: drums
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