Finnish progressive metal rock sensations FROZEN FACTORY have officially inked a deal with Wormholedeath for the release of their highly anticipated fourth album, ‘Apocalypse Inc.’, due out on January 16th, 2026. Get ready for a profound dive into the heavy!
The band expressed their excitement about joining the Wormholedeath roster:
“FROZEN FACTORY are proud to join forces with the passionate team at WormHoleDeath to digitally and physically release our fourth – and most intense – installment of dramatic metal slash prog-adjacent rock, ‘Apocalypse Inc.’”.
FROZEN FACTORY immerses listeners in a unique heavy rock soundscape, blending diverse prog-adjacent metal with themes of good and evil, truth and deceit, mystery and wonder. Drawing inspiration from Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Alice in Chains, Depeche Mode, and more, the band delivers a moody, meaningful listening experience, showcasing technical and musical maturity both in the studio and on stage.
Formed in December 2018 as four unattached musicians, FROZEN FACTORY immediately hit the studio, producing three tracks that caught the attention of British/Finnish vocalist Stephen Baker. After connecting with bandleader Tomi Hassinen, Stephen wrote and recorded lyrics for “The Truth is So Dead” in a single day, solidifying a deeper, more cohesive sound.
Their debut album, Planted Feet, themed around social and environmental crises, was followed by their live debut in January 2020 at Finland’s iconic Vernissa venue (full show available on YouTube). In 2021, powerhouse drummer Marianne Heikkinen joined the lineup, and the band released The First Liquidation EP, an unorthodox 8-track project bridging to their second full-length album, Of Pearls & Perils (2022), which earned high-profile radio play, including Germany’s SWR1.
With the addition of lead guitarist Zsolt Szilagyi (Dreamtale, After Infinity), the band released several singles in 2023–2024, including a collaboration with Silentium singer Riina Rinkinen.
About Apocalypse Inc.
Like FROZEN FACTORY’s previous releases, Apocalypse Inc. takes listeners on a journey through wide-ranging and unorthodox soundscapes, while delivering gritty, thought-provoking lyrics. The album explores themes such as the consequences of handing over control of our destiny to money-driven powers, among other life-and-death matters. Fans of meaningful metal with deep storytelling and unexpected twists — as well as admirers of influences like Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Alice in Chains, and Depeche Mode — will find plenty to engage with in Apocalypse Inc…
FROZEN FACTORY Line-Up:
Stephen Baker – Lead Vocals
Tomi Hassinen – Bass
Zsolt Szilagyi – Lead Guitar
Johnny Koivumäki – Rhythm Guitar
Marianne Heikkinen – Drums.
