Think about how darkish and chilly it’s in Sweden proper now. When you’re mulling that frigidness over, have a take heed to the brand new single, “Trenches,” from sludgy Swedish post-metal trio, Kazea, who supply up a cold, bleak musical panorama, punctuated by tense guitar thrum and understated vocals. The band—Rasmus Lindblom (bass/synth), Jonas Mattsson (vocals/guitar), Daniel Olsson (drums/backing vocals)—construct the slow-rolling tempo to an surprising crescendo the place Black Birch vocalist Gina Wiklund provides her primordial black metallic rasp to the observe, taking it even additional into despair.
“Trenches” is the second single from Kazea’s upcoming full-length debut, I. Ancestral, which was recorded and blended by Ulf Blomberg (Black Birch) at HoboRec and mastered by Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna). The observe shall be obtainable on all digital platforms on February 7, whereas I. Ancestral is ready for launch March 21 by way of Suicide Information. Place preorders right here.
The band commented on its newest single:
“ We’re so glad that Gina accepted to be part of this track and her efficiency actually made it come to life in a manner that exceeded our expectations. The track is about inner and exterior conflicts intertwined with poor decision-making, establishing a sense of despair and self loathing.”