Finnish progressive metal band CANVAS OF SILENCE have unveiled a new chapter in their evolution with the release of the official video for “The Great Unknown”, introducing AINO VUORENMAA as the band’s new lead vocalist. The song appears on the group’s debut full-length album As The World Tree Fell, out now via Rockshots Records, and is presented here in a newly recorded version featuring Vuorenmaa’s vocals.
Watch the video for “The Great Unknown” here:
Previously released singles from the album include “Drown”, “One With The Wind”, and “Humanimal”, the latter earning placement on Spotify’s editorial playlist Metallia Suomesta, along with the album focus track “Wayfarer”. This newly released version of “The Great Unknown” marks a pivotal moment in both the album’s narrative and the band’s artistic trajectory, signaling a renewed and forward-looking direction.
Musically, “The Great Unknown” stands as one of the album’s most direct and immediate tracks, while still staying firmly rooted in CANVAS OF SILENCE’s progressive metal foundation. Expansive melodies, atmospheric textures, and dynamic arrangements combine to create a song that balances intensity with accessibility. With Vuorenmaa’s vocal performance now at the forefront, the track takes on new emotional depth and clarity, enhancing its sense of urgency and transformation.
Released on October 31, 2025, As The World Tree Fell is a cohesive and emotionally charged debut that explores themes of collapse, rebirth, and renewal. Within this conceptual framework, “The Great Unknown” now serves as both a narrative focal point and a symbolic fresh beginning for the band, reflecting their evolving identity and creative momentum.
Fans of Pain of Salvation, Nightwish, and In Flames will find much to connect with in CANVAS OF SILENCE’s richly layered and melodic approach to progressive metal.
As The World Tree Fell Track Listing:
- Watching the World Tree Fall
- Humanimal
- Anthem for Ashes
- Drown
- One With the Wind
- Wayfarer
- The Great Unknown
- Garden of the Fallen
Current CANVAS OF SILENCE lineup:
- AINO VUORENMAA – Vocals
- Tatu Hanhikoski – Guitars, Programming
- Jaakko Puusaari – Guitars, Backing Vocals
- Mikael Minkkinen – Bass
- Iiro Vuori – Drums
With the arrival of AINO VUORENMAA and the release of this new video, CANVAS OF SILENCE step confidently into their next era, expanding their sound while staying true to the progressive and melodic core that defines them.