With ‘The Explorer’, CALLIDER (Stefan Lange) presents his second album, a sonic expedition that blends melodic death metal with literary depth and cultural reflection.
Today, CALLIDER releases the fourth new single for the song “Stars Shine True” (feat. Disarmonia Mundi), complete with a music video, from the upcoming new album “The Explorer”.
Stream/Download „Stars Shine True“: https://callider.bfan.link/stars-shine-true
“The song ‘Stars Shine True’ tells the story of Polynesian navigators who relied on the stars without a compass or modern technology. It’s a metaphor for the loss of our connection to nature, and a reminder that even today, we must orient ourselves by our guiding stars: humanity, solidarity and moral principles,” reflects Stefan Lange. “It’s a fast and heavy melodic death metal song, interrupted by an atmospheric chorus. It’s characterised by intense, powerful drumming and a heavy emphasis on solos and lead guitars.”
Following the successful debut ‘Southern Stars’ (2023), Lange takes things a step further: rather than science fiction or Viking clichés, the focus here is on the search for universal values – a tribute to forgotten cultures, historical narratives and the question of what holds humanity together.
Musically, Lange breaks with genre conventions: wind instruments, oriental sounds (Makam music) and acoustic ballads meet classic metal riffs and varied vocals. The result is an accessible yet complex sound that delights even non-metal fans. The lyrics are political, philosophical and poetic – ranging from the unity of humanity (‘One Note’) to a critique of social division.
The artwork (a Polynesian catamaran following the stars) symbolises humanity’s journey: we navigate through crises – but what are our guiding stars? Humanity, solidarity, moral principles. ‘The Explorer’ is not an album to listen to in passing, but an invitation to reflect.
You can pre-order and pre-save the album here: https://callider.bfan.link/the-explorer
You can get the vinyl on Bandcamp: https://callider.bandcamp.com/
Also check the previous singles/videos:
“By The Dawn”
Videoclip: https://youtu.be/6PSn06MAPoI
Stream/Download: https://callider.bfan.link/by-the-dawn
“Kalamas” (feat. Kai Biegler of PARASITE INC)
Videolip: https://youtu.be/4btnfPAO8I0
Stream/ Download: https://callider.bfan.link/kalamas
„Hard To Regret“
Videoclip: https://youtu.be/4vMtvPxxis4
Stream/Download: https://callider.bfan.link/hard-to-regret
CALLIDER is:
Vocals: Stefan Lange, Florian Stierstorfer, Marc Zeberer, Vanessa Marx
Guitars: Ettore Rigotti, Kristopher Karla, Stefan Lange
Bass: Ettore Rigotti, Stefan Lange
Drums: Dominik Back
Keyboards: Ettore Rigotti, Claus Bächer
CALLIDER online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Callider
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callider_metal
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@callider
