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Humming Whale's The Wake: Prog-Metal for the Alan Wake Fan in All of Us
Finnish prog-metallers Humming Whale just dropped The Wake and it's the kind of track that'll have you checking your flashlight batteries.
Imagine this: You're lost in a dark forest. Shadows creep. Your flashlight flickers. Your gut screams RUN. That's the vibe Humming Whale channeled for their latest single, inspired by the eerie, story-driven world of Alan Wake. It's progressive, atmospheric, and just unsettling enough to keep you hooked.
The backstory:
Born in Tampere, 2006, Humming Whale has spent nearly two decades refining their sound, a blend of prog's twists, metal's punch, and analog synths that feel like a haunting soundtrack to a forgotten nightmare. After years of lineup shifts and studio tinkering, their debut album Chasing Rabbits (out November 2025) is finally on the horizon.
This isn't just prog for prog's sake. Humming Whale weaves nonlinear structures, rhythmic experiments, and acoustic textures into something cinematic and immersive. The Wake is a perfect taste: moody, dynamic, and just weird enough to stand out in today's crowded metal scene.
If you love bands that tell stories with their music (think Opeth meets Porcupine Tree, with a Finnish twist), Humming Whale is your next obsession. The Wake is prog-metal done right: smart, atmospheric, and unafraid to get under your skin.
Follow the journey:
P.S.: Pro tip: Listen with headphones. The forest feels closer that way.
CONCLUSION:
Humming Whale's The Wake is a masterclass in atmospheric prog-metal storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the eerie world of Alan Wake, this Finnish band crafts music that's as immersive as it is technically impressive. With their debut album on the horizon, Humming Whale proves that progressive metal can be both intellectually stimulating and emotionally gripping.
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