Hokka Drops New Single "In The Darkness"
 | Tue, November 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM |
An abandoned boy reaches his sensei - scarred on his skin and soul. A warrior without a sword , he has learned to endure pain. Under his master's guidance, he rediscovers his inner blade - until it shines once more like a samurai sword in the fires of past battles. The student is Joel Hokka , once the voice of Blind Channel . The sensei: Pauli Rantasalmi , former guitarist of The Rasmus , songwriter of the immortal hit "In the Shadows," and mentor to countless artists - including Tarja Turunen . Together with the young drumming phenomenon Jimi Aslak, they have forged a new alliance: HOKKA
Joel and Pauli originally met to reminisce - two warriors with pure creativity coursing through their veins. And when two people with such unbridled musical energy meet, it doesn't take long for something to emerge. A small seedling that eventually blossomed into a magnificent flower: the debut album of their new band HOKKA !
The upcoming album, which the Finnish band will release via Nuclear Blast , is a pilgrimage through darkness and light - portraying revenge and love as two sides of the same blade. Each song is a rose , born from loss and longing. Its thorns serve as a reminder that beauty always comes at a price.
The line "I found a beauty in the pain" is the heart of the work - a vow every warrior understands: that true understanding is only gained through pain. This album is for all those who have the courage to look at themselves in the mirror without self-deception, and to grow from that experience.
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With their debut single "In the Darkness," HOKKA make their first move. The song marks a return to the fiery roots of Finnish rock and, at the same time, the beginning of a new era. Its captivating catchiness perfectly showcases Pauli Rantasalmi's decades of honed artistry ! Be prepared, because a new musical force is rising. Its name is HOKKA !
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