Finnish progressive metal band Joviac released the first single “Shine” taken from the upcoming third studio album “Autofiction Pt. 1 – Shards”, which is set to be released via Inverse Records on May 16th, 2025.
Watch the official video for the new single “Shine” below.
Vocalist-guitarist Viljami Jupiter Wenttola comments:
“I wanted to write a catchy and unashamedly hopeful and positive song. There’s plenty of darkness out there, so when I have light and beauty in my heart, I try to let it shine through. ‘Shine’ is an affirmation. It’s about reminding yourself that no matter what life throws at you, you have what it takes to make it through. Nothing is out of reach and above all, you had everything you needed inside of you all along. We all need help and support, but in the end they’re there to amplify and show you the light that was within you from the start. Like the lyrics state: ‘fix your gaze on any goal, the key is just do as you do’”.
Finland is known as the land of metal, but so far has yet to offer the world a breakthrough progressive metal act. Joviac has been working tirelessly since 2017 to change that. With the singular vision of combining the compositional freedom of progressive music, the full range of human emotion, addictive hooks and crafty arrangements, the end result is a versatile and deep marriage of catchy riffs and melodies with a conceptual and thoughtful twist.
Joviac is a seasoned live band with countless shows under its belt and looking to branch out globally in a BIG way.
The band has released two albums to date with the latest full-length “Here and Now” reaching the #8 spot on the official Finnish charts for physical albums!
Pre-order “Autofiction Pt. 1 – Shards” here.
Tracklist:
1. Level 1
2. Haven
3. B.O.M.B.
4. Burn
5. Canvas
6. Shine
7. Level 7
8. Open Eyes And Mind
9. Once
Album credits:
• All songs and lyrics written by Viljami Jupiter Wenttola
• All songs arranged by Joviac
• Album produced and mixed by Viljami Jupiter Wenttola
• Drum engineering and mix by Rudy Fabritius
• Mastered by Teemu Liekkala
• Cover art by Tuomas Välimaa
Line-up:
Viljami Jupiter Wenttola – Vocals, guitar
Johannes Leipälä – Guitar
Tuomas Honkkila – Keys
Antti Varjanne – Bass
Rudy Fabritius – Drums
Weblinks:
www.joviac.com
www.facebook.com/JoviacBand
