For My Pain... + Scars Of Solitude

For My Pain... is a Finnish gothic metal band formed in the early 2000s as a collaboration among experienced musicians from well-known groups in the Finnish metal scene. From the beginning, the band was labeled a supergroup due to its members’ backgrounds in acts such as Eternal Tears of Sorrow, Embraze, Charon, Kalmah and other influential Finnish bands. The early line-up also included Tuomas Holopainen (Nightwish) and Petri Sankala (ex-Eternal Tears of Sorrow, ex-Kalmah), which further strengthened that reputation.

The band released its debut album, Fallen, in 2003 via Spinefarm Records/Universal Music. Its melodic gothic atmosphere and emotional songwriting gained attention all over the world. After the following release, Killing Romance EP (2004), the band entered a long period of inactivity as its members continued with their other musical projects.

Now, more than two decades later, For My Pain... returns with new music. The band’s second studio album, “Buried Blue,” will be released on January 9th, 2026. The album marks an important milestone—continuing the group’s original sound while bringing Northern melancholy to a new level. The material reflects the band’s musical growth and the long journey between the two records.

The continued support from fans around the world played a significant role in bringing For My Pain... back to life. The band’s return is both a response to that lasting enthusiasm and a natural next step for the musicians involved. With Buried Blue, For My Pain... re-enters the international music scene—continuing the work they began over 20 years ago and offering a long-awaited follow-up to their debut.

For My Pain... line-up:

Juha Kylmänen – vocals (Reflexion, Full Nothing)
Lauri Tuohimaa – guitar (Embraze, Tuohimaa, Charon)
Olli-Pekka Törrö – guitar (ex-Eternal Tears of Sorrow)
Altti Veteläinen – bass (ex-Eternal Tears of Sorrow, ex-Kalmah, ex-The Man-Eating Tree)
Marco Sneck – keyboards (Poisonblack, Chamelion, Tuohimaa, ex-The Man-Eating Tree, ex-Kalmah)
Ari-Matti Pohjola – drums (Reflexion, ex-Soulrelic)

Scars of Solitude is a quartet hailing from Middle Finland. In their music a wide range of metal genres shake hands with lyrics dealing with self-reflection, -loathing and -destruction. When typical melodic metal bands come marching to the stage clad in armour and swords drawn like leather wearing heroes, Scars of Solitude does the exact opposite. There's nothing heroic about them, just four guys on a mission to show you the futility of life through beautiful melodies and punchy grooves.

Scars of Solitude was formed in 2015 in Äänekoski and after various forms and numerous changes in the line up they have now found their own voice. With their debut album 'Deformation' under their belt -from an era with previous vocalists- they have played a good number of shows across Finland. But with the new coming in 2019 they have shown they are stronger, better and more able than ever on stage. On the new decade the band will show the world it is indeed possible to march from victory to victory even with a rope around their necks.

Line-up
Tuomo Laulainen – Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Jasper Ranta-Nilkku – Lead Guitar
Lassi Pollari – Bass Guitar
Niki Kuivakangas – Drums

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