Blackment

Blackment is a melodic metal band that was founded in 2014 at Hyvinkää, Finland. Their debut album Plains of Oblivion was released in autumn 2022. The album has gotten airplay in various European countries. In addition, the band was nominated for the newcomer of the year 2022 by Kaaoszine (a Finnish music news website). In 2023-2024 Blackment released three singles Pariah, Ghost in the Machine and Freedom Fall. The band also competed as a semifinalist in the Wacken Metal Battle Finland competition. Over the years Blackment has developed a recognizable sound and style including catchy melodies, tricky yet punchy guitars, groovy drums and bass, atmospheric synths and a wide range of vocals with unique voice. The six-piece band has been praised for their energetic live shows and they have performed for example at Heavy Metal Heart Festival, Hyvinkää Rock and at Semifinal club in Helsinki. The second album Pandemonium Portrait was released on September 18th 2026. The release was accelerated with the singles In Motion, Afterlife and Pulsar.