Kaiser

Genre
Formed
Hard Rock
Desert Rock
Stoner Rock
2013
Country of Origin
FOR FANS OF
Helsinki, Finland
Domkraft, Monolord, Truckfighters, Lowrider, Greenleaf
Kaiser are a band built on focus and commitment. Their songs don’t move quickly between ideas or chase dramatic turns - they choose a direction and stay with it, letting the music develop on its own terms.

That approach gives their sound a strong sense of purpose. The weight comes gradually, through repetition and momentum, rather than sudden impact. It’s heavy without being showy, and direct without being blunt - music that earns its power by staying consistent.

• About the band •

Kaiser deliberately treat their records as chapters - each release continuing the same story rather than starting a new one.

key releases
BAND MEMBERS
songwriting approach
1st Sound (2018)
2nd Sound (March 2025, Majestic Mountain Records)
Otu (Olli Suurmunne) - Vocals / Guitar
Pex - Bass
RiQ (Riku Syrjä) - Drums
Kaiser stay with one idea long enough for it to take shape, letting repetition and restraint create weight and momentum.
Kaiser's approach draws from the lineage of early heavy music - from Black Sabbath to Kyuss - while remaining firmly rooted in the contemporary stoner and doom underground. Since their 2018 debut, Kaiser have steadily grown within that scene, with their releases receiving consistent attention from genre-focused press.

At the core of Kaiser’s songwriting is a belief in continuity. Songs are built around returning riffs and rhythms, letting subtle shifts shape tension over time. Rather than chasing peaks, the focus is on flow - how one moment leads naturally into the next. The result is a physical, grounded listening experience, where weight comes from patience and control rather than excess.

• Just hit play & get in the mood •

This is the sound of Kaiser

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