Evermore has released “Ravens At The Gates”, second single taken from the new album “Mournbraid” to be released on March 20 by Scarlet Records.
“Ravens At The Gates” is both a song that touches on historical problems in human society as well as a call-to-arms kind of rallying cry for those who choose to stand defiant against the injustice. The song opposes ideals or it may address the result of fearing your fellow man because they are different. In the end, the song may convey either a burning desire for defiance and change or a feeling of unity and uprising.
“Mournbraid”:
- produced by Marcus Alfsson at MWC Studios and mastered by Svante at Chartmakers West;
- illustrated by Alvaro Valverde/AV Art Ilustracion (Elvenking, Unanimated, Verikalpa);
“Mournbraid” tracklist:
1 The Void
2 Underdark
3 Nightstar Odyssey
4 Titans
5 Oath Of Apathy
6 The Illusionist (Raise The Curtain)
7 Armored Will
8 Ravens At The Gates
9 Mournbraid
10 Old Man’s Tale (bonus track)
Total running time – 50:09
FFO: Avantasia, Edguy, Judas Priest, Helloween, Stratovarius, Nocturnal Rites, Europe
The third record for the Swedish masters of power metal, “Mournbraid” delivers the trademark Evermore sound made of aggressive guitar riffs, soaring epic vocals and unforgettable strong hooks – all amplified by a massive neat production.
Master of ardour and melody perfectly blended together, the Scandinavian trio further refined its pretty unique songwriting and lyrical touch. Each song of the album tells a different story from the perspective of individuals experiencing the diversity of existence’s challenges and feelings of personal struggles.
As always in Evermore’s music, the end goal is to make the listener relate to the music on a very deep personal level.
Evermore are:
Johan Haraldsson – vocals
Johan Karlsson – guitar, bass, piano, orchestrations
Andreas Viklands – drums
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