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Category: Darkness Is My Canvas

0 Rockshots Records – Finnish Prog DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS New Single “Ink In The Water” Off New Album “The End Of Times” Out Aug 2025

  • July 14, 2025
  • by Asher
  • · Darkness Is My Canvas · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 14, 2025

Finnish Prog DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS New Single “Ink In The Water” Off New Album “The End Of Times” Out Aug 2025

With “Ink In The Water”, Finnish alternative/progressive rock band Darkness Is My Canvas showcase their most instinctive and unpredictable side. The track is the latest single taken from their upcoming debut full-length “The End Of Times”, due out August 1st, 2025 via Rockshots Records.

Originally written in a matter of minutes during a spontaneous studio session, “Ink In The Water” captures the band’s no-rules approach to songwriting. “We just felt like doing something fast and upbeat,” the band recalls. “The lyrics were literally transcribed from Pete’s first take on the demo. When we listened back, we knew it had something special.”

A bold dive into post-punk and pop-punk territories, the song stays true to the band’s emotional and melodic core while introducing a refreshing twist. Short but impactful, “Ink In The Water” reflects the band’s ongoing refusal to stick to a single genre. “If a song demands a certain approach, we go for it without hesitation. Genre doesn’t matter—we just serve the song”.

Like other tracks on “The End Of Times,” the single balances spontaneity with depth. Its tight structure, punchy rhythm, and unapologetic tone reveal a new side of the band’s sonic identity—one that is vibrant, immediate, and still unmistakably Darkness Is My Canvas.

Listen to “Ink In The Water“:

Spotify – https://lnk.to/xGLkY28i​

YouTube – https://youtu.be/4MrJIX_n_hc

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“The End Of Times” is the debut full-length album from Finnish band Darkness Is My Canvas — a bold and emotional journey through melody, introspection, and modern rock expression. Blending progressive elements, cinematic atmospheres, and sharp alternative energy, the album explores the collapse and rebirth of meaning in a chaotic world. With intricate arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and powerful hooks, “The End Of Times” is a record that invites repeated listens, each time revealing new layers and deeper resonance.

For those who appreciate bands like Muse, Ghost, and My Chemical Romance, prepare to rock out with Darkness Is My Canvas!

PRE-ORDER the album (Out Aug 1st) at the following link: https://rockshots.eu/products/darkness-is-my-canvas-the-end-of-times-cd​

Lyric Video – “Day Zero” at https://youtu.be/NRWF-Kua9FY​

Track Listing:​
1. Wash
2. Rejected
3. Bleed
4. Ink In The Water
5. The Maze
6. The End of Times
7. Day Zero
8. Subliminal
9. These Times
10. Skin & Bones

Darkness Is My Canvas is:
Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass
Guitar Juza – Drums

For more info:
​Rockshots.eu​
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https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/​
​https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas/​

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“Darkness Is My Canvas has a ton of catchy tracks on this, their debut album. White Noise is an excellent first offering and is the kind of record that makes you want more from them as soon as you can get it. I look forward to hearing more from this band in the future.” – Metal Zenith

“In terms of prog-oriented albums, ‘White Noise’ is often chunkier than the most melodic Opeth, but always more accessible than their black metal infused earlier outings. It’s got more of an interest in old fashioned rock than ninety percent of the riff heavy Dream Theater wannabes that have flooded the market over the years but occasionally is happy to share as much of a heavy edge, and from a metal viewpoint, the album’s weighty musical canvas reaches further than most.” – Real Gone Rocks

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0 Rockshots Records – Finnish Prog DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS New Video “Day Zero” Off New Album “The End Of Times” Out October 2024

  • July 22, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Darkness Is My Canvas · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 22, 2024

Finnish Prog DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS New Video “Day Zero” Off New Album “The End Of Times” Out October 2024

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Finnish prog rock Darkness Is My Canvas is set to release its debut album “The End Of Times” in October 2024 on Rockshots Records. “Day Zero,” the latest single from the album, reveals a new side of the band. While it retains all the familiar elements of their previous tracks, the band has pushed their melodic creativity to the limit, resulting in the magical “Day Zero”. This song is the 7th chapter (and 7th track) of the album, portraying the moment when a path ends and a decision must be made to begin on a new one. “Day Zero” is about starting fresh, from ground zero.

“I wouldn’t call it a concept album because this universe has been around since our last EP. We’ve been telling stories from these same characters’ perspectives in previous releases,” says Pete Erkintalo, responsible for the story and lyrics of Darkness Is My Canvas. “I think ‘Day Zero’ is a beautiful and nuanced song, allowing listeners to feel it from their own perspectives,” Pete continues. The lyrics for the song had been in reserve for a while, part of a few other stories yet to be told.

The song’s structure, vocals, and melodies came together in one evening when guitarist Panu and singer Pete were tired of tweaking another song’s arrangements. “Sometimes these things come together so easily. One night we were just goofing around with guitars and vocal ideas on the studio couch, and it just clicked. A few hours later, we had a nearly finished song with arrangements, melodies, and vocals pretty much done. Sometimes Pete has too many vocal variations, but this time I just let him sing and enjoyed it from the control room, thinking, ‘Yes, that’s it,'” says Panu. “Of course, we made several versions in our signature style to find the right arrangement, and we kept tweaking balances, sounds, and the overall finish until the end.” The guitar melodies came right after the bass track using the “direct från hattan” method. Only the odd section in the middle of the song needed some more time. “I came up with a bass riff in a 15/16 time signature by accident, and we had no choice but to build a solo around it. We even tried a Simon Phillips-style drum solo with our drummer Juza (like the end of Steve Lukather’s ‘Party In Simon’s Pants’), but ended up with a guitar solo. I probably played like 50 versions while struggling with the time signature, but the final version came together effortlessly in one take. The audience has really enjoyed the song live, and it’s fun to play!”

The song follows Darkness Is My Canvas‘ signature style, featuring strong melodies, relatable stories, and excellent arrangements that resonate with listeners. Panu’s atmospheric guitar arrangements complement Pete’s powerful vocal performance, telling the story together. Two more versions of the song will be released: one featuring an up-and-coming indie artist and another as a shortened radio edit.

For those who appreciate bands like Muse, Ghost, and My Chemical Romance, prepare to rock out with Darkness Is My Canvas!

Watch and listen to the video for “Day Zero” at https://youtu.be/NRWF-Kua9FY

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Digital – https://lnk.to/RGdDYW

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Track Listing:​
1. Wash
2. Rejected
3. Bleed
4. Ink In The Water
5. The Maze
6. The End of Times
7. Day Zero
8. Subliminal
9. These Times
10. Skin & Bones

Darkness Is My Canvas is:
Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass
Guitar Juza – Drums

For more info:
​Rockshots.eu​
​https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/​
​https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas/​

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“Darkness Is My Canvas has a ton of catchy tracks on this, their debut album. White Noise is an excellent first offering and is the kind of record that makes you want more from them as soon as you can get it. I look forward to hearing more from this band in the future.” – Metal Zenith

“In terms of prog-oriented albums, ‘White Noise’ is often chunkier than the most melodic Opeth, but always more accessible than their black metal infused earlier outings. It’s got more of an interest in old fashioned rock than ninety percent of the riff heavy Dream Theater wannabes that have flooded the market over the years but occasionally is happy to share as much of a heavy edge, and from a metal viewpoint, the album’s weighty musical canvas reaches further than most.” – Real Gone Rocks

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0 Rockshots Records – Finnish Prog DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS New Video “Bleed” off New Album “The End Of Times” out October 2024

  • June 3, 2024
  • by Asher
  • · Darkness Is My Canvas · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 3, 2024

Finnish Prog DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS New Video “Bleed” off New Album “The End Of Times” out October 2024

A few months ago, the Finnish rock band Darkness Is My Canvas was announced as a new addition to the Rockshots Records roster with the release of the first single from their upcoming album called “The End of Times”, which is scheduled to debut in October 2024. Today, they are excited to unveil their newest single “Bleed”.
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​Darkness Is My Canvas seamlessly blends elements of rock with modern prog sounds, offering at the same time a melodious, immersive, and lively musical experience. Drawing inspiration from the complexities of everyday life, Darkness Is My Canvas infuses its music with themes of resilience, introspection, and hope.
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Musically, “Bleed” embodies the classic Darkness Is My Canvas sound, traversing from enchanting melodies to surprising rhythmic complexities. Melodic guitar passages by Panu lead the listener toward anthemic choruses, while robust drumming provides a sturdy foundation for the song’s narrative, brought to life by Pete’s impassioned vocals.
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​“Originally featured on Darkness Is My Canvas’ debut EP, “Monsters,” in 2022, “Bleed” quickly ascended to become a staple in our live performances. However, as we embarked on the recording journey for our upcoming album, “The End Of Times,” slated for release in October 2024, it became evident that “Bleed” justified a new perspective. With detail-oriented re-recording, the song gained new life during this process, and now it sounds like what we originally envisioned. We added more grit to almost every part of it, and re-vamped guitars, bass, and drums. We created the soundscape more on par with other songs to be released from the album.” adds the band.
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​“Bleed” is a song filled with beautiful guitar melodies and airy synthesizers. The chorus is epically melodic and easy to sing along to. Then, in the middle of the track, it ventures into some really bizarre musical territories – some might even find references to Radiohead’s Kid A album… Before it returns to a stadium-sized chorus as if nothing weird happened. The biggest differences in the remake are in the vocal harmonies towards the end of the song where there’s also a subtle nod towards Def Leppard. The theme of the song is self-harm, based on experiences within the band’s close circle.
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The video for the song was created with super-talented and mastermind Anita Emphis.
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Watch and listen to “Bleed” at
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​VIDEO – https://youtu.be/Az_Z4fwZwmw

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LISTEN – https://lnk.to/fDfmFo​

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For those who appreciate bands like Muse, Ghost, and My Chemical Romance, prepare to rock out with Darkness Is My Canvas!

Darkness Is My Canvas is:​
​
Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass Guitar
Juza – Drums

For more info:
​Rockshots.eu​
​
https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/​
​https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas/​

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