Episode 1: Wolfheart's Tuomas Saukkonen (Melodic Death Metal)

🎙️ Welcome to the very first episode of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, where Wolfheart frontman Tuomas Saukkonen stops by to kick this series off! On this first episode, Tuomas tells of the brand new album, Draconian Darkness from Wolfheart and so much more. With Draconian Darkness being one hell of a Melodic Death Metal album, I was excited to sit with Tuomas and talk all things metal. Whether it's Wolfheart, Before the Dawn, or any of his other projects, you know they are going to be heavy and quality. In this conversation, Tuomas opens up about 👇:0:00 Intro and New Album, Draconian Darkness 1:10 Taking Wolfheart in a darker direction3:58 Wolves of Karelia and Concept Albums6:43 Nature Themes and Finnish Mythology8:30 Creating Music Videos and the Beauty of the European Landscape10:42 Inspiration and Staying Inspired13:45 Work / Life balance with multiple projects15:12 Gear and the Approach to each musical project20:05 Trickling out New Singles versus releasing Full Albums23:10 Social Media and giving fans more access to bands26:00 Feelings and emotions of writing music, opposed to listening to the music29:30 Creating a metal movie masterpiece34:00 Touring, Expenses, Merch Cuts and More! ✅Make sure to catch every new episode of Distorted Dialogue, where we dive deep into the music, influences, and creative journeys of the world’s heaviest artists.I don't think I could have presented a better first episode, and was fortunate to even have the opportunity to speak with Tuomas, who couldn't have been a nicer guest and Wolfheart's album Draconian Darkness couldn't be a better release!I got so into the discussion I lost track of time, so my apologies for the abrupt ending! I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did!  @Wolfheartofficial   @tumez86   @ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial  @CSquaredMm2  🎙️Distorted Dialogue is the ultimate podcast for metal fans who want more than just music. We bring you in-depth interviews with thrash, death, black, and melodic metal artists, diving into songwriting, guitar riffs, gear, touring, and the stories behind the bands. From underground acts to established legends, our show explores the heavy metal scene, metal culture, and music production tips that every fan and musician will appreciate.📻Tune in weekly to discover new metal releases, hidden gems, and exclusive insights from your favorite metal bands. Perfect for fans of thrash metal, melodic death metal, doom metal, black metal, and heavy metal classics.🔔 Subscribe now to never miss an episode, and check out our Distorted Discoveries playlist on YouTube for fresh tracks from underground metal artists featured on the show.