Biography

Operating somewhere in the depths of post-metal and progressive death metal, Sargassus is sure to attract the fans of many metal subgenres with their unique style. The band was established more than ten years ago by guitarist Teemu Leskinen and drummer Matias Rokio. Years of playing and practising together laid the ground for what Sargassus is today. Interestingly, most songs are composed intuitively in live jamming sessions by Rokio and Leskinen, which is a result of their long history of playing together and creating their musical connection. The debut EP “The Giant” was composed over a period of 2 years and finalized when Matias Stenman joined the band on vocals in 2020. In July 2021 the band released a single “Tiamat” that was a definite step forward after The Giant. Only 6 months later the band released an EP “The Albatross” that introduced improved production quality coupled with all the more progressive touch that received great feedback from critics and live audiences alike. During 2022 Sargassus kept on composing new material and as a result, during 2023 they recorded their latest EP “King of the Sun” that is the band's most ambitious release so far. Thematically the band draw their inspiration from mythology and literature.