CALLIDER release their new album ‘The Explorer’, a sonic expedition that blends melodic death metal with literary depth and cultural reflection.
To celebrate the album release, CALLIDER reveal a new video for the song “One Note”.
“The arrangement starts with a long horn section intro which we split off into the separate track „Stars, Wind and Sails (Embarking of the Hōkūleʻa)“. The core of the song are classic melodic death metal riffs and melodies, culminating in an almost singalong chorus by the end of the song. Unconventional for this genre is also the occasional usage of horns during the song”, adds Stefan Lange.
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.
Album order: https://callider.bfan.link/the-explorer
Ltd. vinyl on Bandcamp: https://callider.bandcamp.com/
„Stars Shine True“ (feat. Disarmonia Mundi) Video: https://youtu.be/_0RqlKqIEnY
“Kalamas” (feat. Kai Biegler, PARASITE INC.) Lyric Video : https://youtu.be/4btnfPAO8I0
“By The Dawn” Videoclip: https://youtu.be/6PSn06MAPoI
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
