– October nineteenth, 2022 –
Vancouver Progressive Duo to Drop New LP, ‘Tragic Magic’, October 28
“Music is magic, and Spell is a spell. Basically, it’s a discussion board to make our goals come true” – Spell bassist/guitarist/vocalist Cam Mesmer
Fantastical heavy metallic band Spell will launch its new LP, ‘Tragic Magic‘, on October 28 by way of Dangerous Omen Data. That includes ten tracks of prime, progressive heavy music flooded with mesmerizing atmospheres, ‘Tragic Magic‘ sees Spell take a decidedly grittier lyrical strategy, leaning much less into escapism, whereas confronting actual life challenges of recent instances. Placing cowl artwork (Frenzy of Exultations by Wladyslaw Podkowiński, 1863) that includes an angelic girl driving a frenetic horse, portends the palpable efficiency that the file guarantees. In its overview of the brand new Spell track, “Ultraviolet”, Metallic Injection says the band’s sound treads “the road between dreamy progressive rock within the vein of King Crimson and extra simple old-school heavy metallic like Blue Öyster Cult.” Pre-order ‘Tragic Magic‘ at: spellofficial.bandcamp.com
Upfront of the discharge of ‘Tragic Magic‘, Spell streams a video for the brand new monitor, “Fever Dream”, (Directed by Scotti Gibson, with cinematography by Kyle Samuels & make up results by Caitlin Rose Delaplace and edited by Vince Edwards) an attractive earworm that fuses darkwave and progressive-psych in hypnotizing vogue whereas exploring the realms of “nightmares and sleep paralysis“. “Fever Dream” may be streamed at: youtu.be/gq2NQaVJpnE
“Fever Dream” comes straight from essentially the most evil and horrifying moments I’ve skilled within the depths of sickness and sleep,” affords Spell vocalist/guitarist Cam Mesmer. “This stuff could not make sense within the mild of day, however as soon as they take maintain you don’t have any alternative however to observe their twisted path. Deep inside nightmares and sleep paralysis, I’ve conflicting needs: first the urge to shake myself and escape, but additionally a second, deeper intuition – to present in to the sensation and permit it to overcome me utterly to see the place it’s going to take me. This track represents your darkest unconscious, urging you to permit that evil inside your self and provides it the company to take you someplace new, someplace unholy. Now return to sleep…“
‘Tragic Magic‘ is the highly-anticipated observe as much as Spell‘s critically-acclaimed 2020 LP, ‘Opulent Decay‘, a file hailed as “fantasy rock” by Blabbermouth, “enchanting” by Heavy Weblog is Heavy, and “fascinating” by Revolver. The file’s songcraft is steeped within the ambiance of the arcane, but the hooks are extra razor-sharp than ever. Whereas influences just like the esoteric cost of the aforementioned Blue Öyster Cult and the fundamental expansions of Camel drift by way of these crepuscular melodies, Spell are as prone to be influenced by the life-affirming power of ’60s Motown, the ethereal dimensions of Cocteau Twins, the strident woe of Candlemass, and the basic songwriting chops of Russ Ballard.
Monitor itemizing:
01. Deadly Breath
02. Ultraviolet (watch VIDEO)
03. Hades Embrace
04. Fever Dream
05. Sarcophagus
06. Merciless Optimism
07. A Ruined Backyard
08. Souls in Chains
09. Watcher of the Seas
10. The Watching
“The themes on this album are extra concrete, guided by private expertise,” affords Mesmer. “Tragic Magic’ has to do with psychological sickness, ageing, the loss of life of a liked one, the decay of time… that is what ‘tragic magic’ means to us – loss and tragedy exterior of our management, which basically alters our perceived actuality. This album is our response to the world because it at present is: music for an ascetic age. The identification of Spell got here into sharp focus because it was all the time supposed to be.“
One other style of what ‘Tragic Magic‘ holds in retailer may be ingested now on the beforehand unveiled video for the LP’s radiating first single “Ultraviolet”. Created by Sean Edwards for Ramble Movies (Freeways), the eye-catching clip showcases Spell on the peak of its powers. Stream Spell’s “Ultraviolet” video at: youtu.be/eh-b4JtBjQM
“Ultraviolet” explores the hidden terror of forces that rule us however can’t be perceived or understood,” says Spell vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Cam Mesmer. “Our world is formed by powers that the constraints of our bodily our bodies forestall us from straight encountering. Will we fall sufferer to the lust for that which can’t be ours, or harness them to fulfil our wildest goals?“
“If this band was a van, they’d be the raddest, most pimped out airbrushed 70′s van with plush inside and a BOOMING system. SPELL is an ideal title for them, as a result of their songs are jamming heavy metallic magic.” – Cvlt Nation
“When you like your throwback metallic loaded with 70s occult magic, this may occasionally solid a spell over you.” – Offended Metallic Man
“psychedelic area rock exploration steeped in sludge and fuzz. Tipping their caps to a variety of basic exhausting rock influences like Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Rush and even old-school Mercyful Destiny, Spell captures a dreary, overcast and lo-fi vibe” – Exclaim!
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