Joel Hokka Interview | HOKKA and the Emotional Journey Behind Via Miseria IV

G’day legends, Jai That Aussie Metal Guy here with Crannk.com, and in this interview I’m joined by Joel Hokka from HOKKA to dive into the band’s debut album Via Miseria IV, out April 24 through Nuclear Blast. This is a really powerful chat about rebirth, freedom, creativity, and finding your own voice again. Joel opens up about how HOKKA first came together with Pauli Rantasalmi, how what started as therapy sessions turned into songwriting sessions, and how this project became a bold new chapter built on darkness, vulnerability, melody, and a very real emotional core. We also get into the visual world behind HOKKA, the meaning and mood behind tracks like In The Darkness, Heart Said No, and Murder Ballad, plus the brilliant decision to take on Kiss From A Rose and make it fit so naturally into the world of Via Miseria IV. If you are into Finnish rock and metal, melodic darkness, theatrical atmosphere, and artists speaking honestly about where they are at creatively, this is one you do not want to miss. Massive thanks to Joel Hokka for taking the time to chat. Please like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more interviews, features, and heavy music content from Crannk and Jai That Aussie Metal Guy. #JoelHokka #hokka #ViaMiseriaIV #nuclearblastrecords #PauliRantasalmi #JimiAslak #blindchannel #therasmus #finnishmetal #FinnishRock #melodicmetal #darkrock #musicinterview #crannk