Formed from shared vision and musical chemistry, Infinite Chaos turn personal struggles, aggression, melody and dark atmosphere into raw, unforgiving metal with a distinctly human edge.
1. Infinite
Chaos was built in 2023 from the ashes of another project. What was the
original spark behind forming the band, and what did you want to create
differently this time around?
We had
similar vision, finally a drummer that could play the songs as they were meant
to etc. Everything felt natural between us and we wanted to continue making
music that is US.
2. Your
founding lineup brought together musicians from three different decades, with
different musical backgrounds and perspectives. How have those differences
influenced the band's songwriting and overall identity?
In every
way. For example, if Jari (guitar) comes up with a thrash-ish riff and has some
idea of it as a ready song, I can almost guarantee it’s not how it will end up
:D It’s refreshing to have multiple angles of observation in the process and
peaceful environment to come up with ideas.
3. The
band's early material was written by the original trio, while finding the right
musicians for lead guitar and bass took some time. How did that period of
uncertainty shape the songs and the band's eventual sound?
Actually,
this time there was no uncertainty. We knew the guys would pop up eventually,
so it didn’t influence that much. We had a very deliberate time frame. Of
course we knew that new guys will have their own sound and we can now gladly
say that's how it is.
4. You
eventually found the missing pieces with Topi Koivisto and Juuso Kuivanen. What
made you realize that they were the right musicians to complete Infinite Chaos?
The chemistry was there quite quick. After few rehearsals we were already throwing ideas back and forth and the skills were there so, compared to some other options, it was easy decision.
5. Your
new single, “Accursed to the Bone,” explores the destructive spiral of
overthinking. Mika, how personal was the subject for you, and what made you
want to turn that experience into a song?
Well, it’s
personal and I think that many can relate to the destructive thought patterns
and feeling of hopelessness, why I wanted people to know that they’re not alone
with it and there’s always a light at the end of a tunnel (Train.. hahah :D).
But, seriously, Music is the place where I can take something messy,
uncomfortable or overwhelming and shape it into something that breathes.
6. The
message behind the track — “Don't suffer imagined troubles” — is something that
can resonate with people far beyond the metal community. What do you hope
listeners take away from the song?
In a
nutshell: Chill. We have thousands of thoughts daily, mostly negative and 95%
of them are from yesterday. Most “troubles” are only in our head, so cut
yourself some slack.
7. Musically,
“Accursed to the Bone” combines thrash-influenced riffing, clean and harsh
vocals, and an atmospheric edge. How did you approach balancing aggression and
melody when developing the track?
This is a
pure rehearsal place track, so everyone was in it deeply. The balance was
musically there but the vocals came down really late as a matter of fact. I was
recording with Mikko and something was missing. After a while we left it to
marinate, I went home but couldn’t stop thinking about the chorus. I put
headphones on and started to try again and after ten minutes it was ready.
Sometimes you just need to keep pushing, I guess.
8. The
song was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Noise Floor Studio in Helsinki, with
production by Mikko Herranen. What did Mikko bring to the recording process,
and how did his production help shape the final version?
Mikko
brought a really sharp sense of clarity and intention to the whole process. He
has that rare ability to hear both the emotional core and the technical details
at the same time. Throughout recording, he pushed us to strip away anything
that didn’t serve the song’s tension and atmosphere. His production helped
shape the final version by tightening the dynamics, sharpening the aggression,
and making sure every layer had a purpose. The track sounds like it does
because he knew exactly when to let it breathe and when to let it bite.
9. Before
this single, you released “The First Chapter” EP in 2025, containing songs
originally developed during the band's early trio period. Looking back, how do
you feel those songs compare with the material you're creating now as a
five-piece?
They are as
important as the new ones, the solid base ground of what we’re about and songs
that also got Juuso and Topi interested in playing with us. For some of us
those tracks are the first ever published, so they will have a special place in
our hearts.
10. You
began playing live with the full lineup in 2025 and have already performed
several shows in southern Finland. How important has the live experience been
in developing Infinite Chaos, and what can audiences expect from one of your
concerts?
Playing
live has been crucial for shaping Infinite Chaos. Once we stepped on stage with
the full lineup in 2025, the songs started evolving in ways they never could in
the rehearsal room. The energy, the imperfections, the push from the crowd —
all of that helped us understand who we are as a band. And honestly, our shows
aren’t just intensity and darkness; there’s always a bit of humor in the mix
too. It’s part of who we are as people, and it keeps the chaos human. Audiences
can expect a show that’s tight, emotionally heavy, and raw, but also one that
doesn’t take itself too seriously every second.
11. You
currently have five or six songs ready for the studio, with recording sessions
beginning in April 2026. Can you tell us what listeners can expect from the
upcoming material, and will “Accursed to the Bone” be representative of the
direction you're taking?
You can
expect the same rawness and unforgiving attitude that defined “The First
Chapter”, but now fused with the new elements we explored in ‘Accursed to the
Bone.’ We have darker textures, sharper contrasts, and a more deliberate sense
of tension and the upcoming material continues down that path. So yes, ATTB is
representative of where we’re heading.
12. Finally,
Infinite Chaos is still a relatively young band but has already released an EP,
several singles, and established a full live lineup. Where do you want to take
the band next, and what would you like Infinite Chaos to achieve over the next
few years?
We want to grow the audience, play bigger shows, and release music that pushes our boundaries without losing the raw, unforgiving core that defines us — and above all, we want to write genuinely good songs for the people and ourselves.
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