Finnish metal project Magnadur is set to release its brand-new single “Eat the Bat” on August 14, 2026, introducing a particularly catchy and distinctive side of the project. While Magnadur has built its identity around heavy, melodic and dark metal, “Eat the Bat” deliberately takes a slightly different approach. At the heart of the song is an extremely memorable and infectious chorus that gives the track a genuine earworm quality. And that is exactly what makes the song stand out.
## A true metal earworm
“Eat the Bat” does not immediately reveal its biggest hook. The song takes its time to build, creating an unusual and playful atmosphere before eventually arriving at its highly repetitive and catchy chorus. Once that hook appears, however, it is difficult to get it out of your head. The combination of heavy instrumentation, unusual sounds, powerful guitar work and a memorable vocal hook gives “Eat the Bat” a personality of its own. This is not simply another straightforward metal release. It is Magnadur with a stronger focus on immediacy, melody and pure catchiness, while still retaining the heavier character that listeners have come to associate with the project.
## Heavy riffs and unusual sounds
One of the strongest aspects of “Eat the Bat” is the guitar work. The song features powerful and distinctive riffs, combined with unusual sonic elements that help create an identity of their own. The production allows the heavier sections to hit hard while giving the chorus enough space to become the central hook of the track. The result is a song that can appeal to metal listeners who enjoy both heavy guitar-driven music and memorable songwriting. And then there is the vocal element. The repeated hook gives “Eat the Bat” its unmistakable character, while the longer vocal expression that follows adds another recognizable element to the song — something that could potentially become one of the trademarks associated with this particular era of Magnadur.
## A different side of Magnadur
What makes “Eat the Bat” particularly interesting is that it does not attempt to simply repeat what Magnadur has done before. Instead, the track explores a more playful, immediate and hook-driven side of the project. That does not mean abandoning the heavier foundation. Quite the opposite. The riffs, atmosphere and metal production remain firmly in place, but the songwriting places much more emphasis on creating a song that listeners can remember after just a few listens. In an increasingly crowded metal landscape, that can be a powerful quality.
## From Magnadur
Magnadur is the Finnish metal project of Tomi Perrakoski, who has built an extensive independent catalogue since the project’s beginnings in 2024. The project has already accumulated nearly 1.6 million Spotify streams, with multiple songs surpassing significant streaming milestones. With an extensive catalogue already behind him, Perrakoski continues to develop the Magnadur sound through new releases and increasingly ambitious material. “Eat the Bat” represents another step in that evolution — but this time with an especially infectious hook at its centre.
## Out August 14, 2026
“Eat the Bat” will be released on August 14, 2026 and will be available across major streaming platforms. For metal fans looking for something heavy, melodic, unusual — and potentially impossible to get out of their heads — Magnadur’s “Eat the Bat” may be exactly that kind of track. The earworm arrives tomorrow. Are you ready to Eat the Bat? 🦇
## Recommended for fans of
Heavy melodic metal, Finnish independent metal, riff-driven earworms, dark playful songwriting, and anyone who appreciates metal that refuses to take the predictable route.
## Follow the artist
Stream Magnadur on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Qobuz and more. Watch the track on YouTube and follow Magnadur for upcoming releases.
— Review by Tomi Perrakoski / Metal Madness Weekly
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