Forming in 2007 and featuring members of Kreator, Moonsorrow, (ex-) Amorphis and Hamferð, Barren Earth release their third full length album, 'On Lonely Towers.'

"Musically, this is by far the most adventurous Barren Earth album," Faroese native and vocalist Jón Aldará, who replaced original singer Mikko Kotamäki in early 2014, summarizes the new opus. Aldará's unique vocals have definitely added completely new dimensions to the band's sound, showing an impressive range from almost operatic, emotive wailing to masterful deep growling whereas Barren Earth's musical backbone retains its gloomy atmospheric and melodic approach.

"There is a loose concept or story permeating the album, where the songs describe different events surrounding two main characters. One is the hunter, who is attacked and maimed by predators, and the other is a small girl who runs away from her abusive parents. The two of them meet in a vast field on which massive, ancient towers stand deserted in decay. The girl vows to help the man recover in any way she can. It's a concept based on the idea of accepting mortality, which, in turn, is interwoven with a few other associated themes."

With 'On Lonely Towers' Barren Earth have crafted an opulent album that demands attention, careful listening and encourages you to really sink down into its richly detailed, sonic cosmos.