Rare Elements’ latest single, “Shadow of the Black Sun”, hits hard right from the first riff. Harri Sarpavaara, the mastermind behind this Finnish project, has crafted a track that’s both aggressive and thoughtful. Recorded at RE Studio in January 2026, it feels polished but still raw, the kind of metal that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go.
The song is a whirlwind. It jumps effortlessly between thrash, melodic death, prog, and alternative metal, yet it never feels like a patchwork. Lyrically, the song is haunting and reflective, with lines like “In the shadow of the black sun, a place awaits You and Me” capturing the ominous pull of fate and the consequences of human choices. It’s a striking image that lingers long after the music fades, adding depth to the track’s intense soundscape. The riffs are sharp, the drums relentless, and the vocals carry a fierce intensity that cuts through the chaos. Rare Elements’ signature sound shines through in how these styles are blended, it’s complex without being overbearing, aggressive but still melodic.
“Shadow of the Black Sun” is surprisingly reflective for such a heavy track. Sarpavaara dives into humanity’s darker sides; greed, cruelty, self-destruction and frames them as consequences of our own choices. The “shadow of the black sun” is a powerful image, a looming force born from our mistakes, giving the song weight beyond its sonic punch.
What makes this release stand out is how personal it feels. Harri Sarpavaara handled every part of the process, from writing and arranging to performing and producing, which gives the song a singular, authentic voice. “Shadow of the Black Sun” is more than just a metal track, it’s a statement. It proves Rare Elements can take diverse influences and turn them into something unmistakably their own, a bold reminder that Finnish metal still has plenty of surprises to offer.
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