Rasmus. Rise (LP + 2 CD) (LP)

Box set with CD + Bonus CD + LP + signed card + molded logo pin in small bag + art book. Numbered and limited edition. Outer dimensions 316 x 316 x 25 x 25 mm.

The Rasmus 10th studio album. Produced by Desmond Child and Joshua. This is The Rasmus 2.0, with a new guitar player, a European hit from the Eurovision Song Contest finals and a big EU tour coming up.

Fresh from their show-stopping performance representing Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest grand final, The Rasmus return with new single ‘Rise’. Co-written and produced by Desmond Child, ‘Rise’ is an energetic rock track with orchestral flourishes and one of the most aggressive songs from the band in a long time.

Singer Lauri explains: ”Rise is about the struggle of fighting a battle against depression. Covid was the last straw for many people having mental health issues, including myself. In the music video the dancers playing ”the roots” represent the evil force and they are trying to pull us down underground. Still, the song has a positive message, which is not to give up no matter how hard life treats you.”

The Rasmus’ new album, also titled ‘Rise’, will be released on September 23rd via Playground Music. Produced by Desmond Child and Joshua, the album will feature tracks with former guitarist Pauli Rantasalmi, as well as recordings with new guitarist Emilia ‘Emppu’ Suhonen. While the full tracklist is yet to be revealed, the striking artwork, created by Henrik Walse and featuring photos by Venla Shalin, can be seen below.