NOVAJA ZEMLJA

Finnish band JUUDAS ISKARIOTIN SUUDELMA was formed by Antti Tuonela back in 2009, based around a desire to create "new oriental etno music where the eastern spirit is strongly present". They released an initial self-titled EP back in 2010, and "Novaja Zemlja" (which is "New Land" in Russian) from 2012 is their official debut album.

High-energy ethnic-flavored rock music is what Juudas Iskariotin Suudelma provides on their debut album "Novaja Zemlja". Sporting easygoing, steady rhythms with a somewhat more complex additional instrument flavoring supporting flute, accordion or saxophone soloing, all the time bringing forth associations to oriental-sounding folk music and occasionally with a few space rock inspired details of a more improvisational sounding nature. An interesting ride that should intrigue those who have a general interest in the meeting of ethnic music and rock, just as long as they don't expect to encounter distinctly complex and demanding music.