Adam Zaars (guitars) comments: “We felt that ‘Vengeance (The Pact)’ deserved a video as well, and considering the lyrical content of the song, a stop-motion approach seemed like the way to go. It’s an idea we’ve entertained before, and we’re very glad Selmer Kastalje was available to help us bring this idea to life.”
To celebrate the release of Hamartia, the band has revealed a Stop-Motion Animated Video for BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Cover ‘Vengeance (The Pact)’, watch it below.
Watch the previously released videos for the Hamartia EP below:
Forged amid the grubby depths of the Swedish death metal scene, Tribulation have always been the shadowy outlaws of the underground – and with Hamartia, they’re beginning a new chapter in their sinister story. The group’s songwriting powers have undergone a vigorous rejuvenation; alongside Johannes Andersson (vocals, bass), Adam Zaars (guitars) and Oscar Leander (drums), Tribulation welcomes new guitarist Joseph Tholl on this EP, who split writing duties with Zaars. The resulting four tracks found on Hamartia are a riotous encapsulation of everything that diehard fans demand from the Swedish crew – but sharper, darker and laced with venom.
On April 7th, TRIBULATION will unleash their upcoming EP, Hamartia. Last year, the quartet dropped the title track for Hamartia as a standalone release (which can be heard HERE); now, they’re back with another single/video from this record: “Axis Mundi”. Stream this new song now HERE; watch the official video (directed by Johan Bååth in collaboration with Astrid Bergdahl) here: HERE.
Adam Zaars (guitars) comments:
“‘Axis Mundi’ sees Tribulation entering The Machine Age through the lens of dystopian fiction in a journey to the centre of the world, and beyond. Being the first composition by Joseph Tholl (guitars), it offers the listener and the viewer a new set of flavours and hues to the palate, and from the palette that constitutes the egregore that is Tribulation. A new year calls for a fresh start, so please consider making this a part of the soundtrack to yours.”
Pre-order Hamartia now HERE – where the EP is available in the following versions: –Ltd. CD Digipak, –180g black vinyl, –Lilac vinyl available from CM Distro Wholesale EU and CMdistro.de (limited to 500 copies), –Transparent blue vinyl available from Tribulation (limited to 300 copies), –Digital EP
After earning a Swedish Grammis Award earlier this year for their critically acclaimed latest album Where the Gloom Becomes Sound (2021), TRIBULATION have now returned with a new standalone single and video: “Hamartia“.
A first recording to feature new guitarist Joseph Tholl, “Hamartia” was recorded with Robert Pehrsson, mixed by Tom Dalgety (who previously mixed Where the Gloom Becomes Sound), mastered by Magnus Lindberg and comes with artwork by TRIBULATION guitarist Adam Zaars.
“Hamartia” – which was directed by Johan Bååth & Astrid Bergdahl – can be viewed below.
TRIBULATION’s Adam Zaars commented about “Hamartia” as follows: “This is a song about the many shades of the word Hamartia. It’s an angry gothic tragedy sonically, and introduces Joseph on guitar. This is the first of a few. We hope you like it!“
After a successful run of festivals shows across Europe, North America and South America this summer, TRIBULATION will finally be back on the road starting last week, joining Watain, Abbath and Bölzer on the “Chariots of Fire” European Tour 2022.
TRIBULATION’s latest, fifth full-length – Where the Gloom Becomes Sound – indisputably elevated the Swedes to the highest echelons and turned out to be their most expressive and inventive album to-date. ” We immersed ourselves in the world of myth and magic,” says guitarist and founding member Adam Zaars. “With a specific focus on elemental magic, and the elements, in general, from both the Western and Indian esoteric traditions, not the Buddhist four elements but the five elements. Myth and magic are obviously not something new in the world of Tribulation, but it got a bit more specific on this album. We just present it from a slightly different perspective.“
One of the most esteemed names in modern Swedish metal, TRIBULATION have extended their partnership with their long-standing record label, Century Media Records, and have not only entered into a new worldwide deal, but are also working on new recordings right now.
Furthermore, TRIBULATION’s latest album ‘Where the Gloom Becomes Sound’ (2021) has just won a Swedish Grammis Award last week for best ‘Rock/Metal Album’. Nominees amongst this category were At The Gates, Lucifer, The Night Flight Orchestra and Nestor. It is the second Swedish Grammis in TRIBULATION’s history after winning the first award with their 2018 effort ‘Down Below’.
Addressing the news of their extended relationship with the CM, as well as the band’s upcoming release plans, TRIBULATION guitarist and founding member Adam Zaars comments: “After this involuntary hiatus, this global societal and cultural hiccup, we are just about to return to the stages and as already announced, we have already started our next chapter. As of now, we have a few new songs recorded that will be released digitally later this year and on wax as soon as possible after that. It’s a Tribulation you will recognize, but in a new shroud with new tastes and smells. Angrier, darker, and a tad more cynical. We have also slowly started working on our next album that we will yet again release with our long-term partners Century Media Records, with whom we have now signed a worldwide deal. Make sure to catch us live this summer!”
Philipp Schulte (Director Century Media) further states: „We are happy to extend our partnership with Tribulation. Band and label have gone a long way together already. We are looking forward to years ahead of us as the band’s worldwide label home.
Check out TRIBULATION’s most recently released 18-minute opus ‘The Dhampir’, which has previously only been available in full length as a bonus track on the Deluxe Vinyl Version of the band’s critically acclaimed album ‘Where the Gloom Becomes Sound’.
Sweden’s TRIBULATION are now releasing a very special digital single called “The Dhampir“, as final sequel to their latest studio album release “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound“. The 18-minute opus, which is divided into 3 acts, so far has only been released in full-length as a bonus track on the Deluxe vinyl version of the band’s critically acclaimed latest album “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound“, and is now finally available on all digital streaming and download platforms.
The band comments, “Until now we’ve kept our longest song safely tucked away on a picture disc, for only the most interested pairs of ears, but the time has now come for it to be heard by anyone who wishes to partake on the journey. We hope you enjoy The Dhampir!“
Furthermore, TRIBULATION have recently announced their appearance at Wacken Open Air 2022, as well as further additional dates across Europe and in North America. See below for the exact dates!
Released in 2021, “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” has most been recently nominated in the “Best Hardrock/Metal” category of Sweden’s Grammis Awards 2022 and initially entered the official album charts in various European countries upon release: #12 – German Album Charts, #8 – UK Rock & Metal Charts, #1 – Swedish Vinyl Charts, #27 – Swedish Album Charts, #38 – Swiss Album Charts and #65 – Austrian Album Charts.
You can still check out the previously released singles “Leviathans” HERE, “Hour Of The Wolf” HERE & “Funeral Pyre” HERE!
Here is a revised list of upcoming live appearances for TRIBULATION in 2022:
TRIBULATION – Live 2022: 28.05.2022 Hollandscheveld (The Netherlands) – Graveland Festival 03.06.2022 Gdansk (Poland) – Mystic Festival 17.06.2022 Leipzig (Germany) – Felsenkeller / Drowned In Gloom Festival 18.06.2022 Dessel (Belgium) – Graspop Metal Meeting 23.06.2022 Clisson (France) – Hellfest 24.06.2022 Oslo (Norway) – Tons Of Tock Festival 15.07.2022 Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival 04.-06.08.2022 Wacken (Germany) – Wacken Open Air 06.08.2022 Bergen (Norway) – Beyond The Gates Festival 19.-21.08.2022 Las Vegas (USA) – Psycho Las Vegas 24.08.2022 Los Angeles (USA) – Catch One 25.08.2022 San Diego (USA) – Brick by Brick 02.09.2022 León City (Mexico) – Candelabrum Festival 04.09.2022 Sao Paulo (Brazil) – Setembro Negro Festival
CHARIOTS OF FIRE EUROPEAN TOUR 2022 WATAIN | ABBATH | Co-Headliner TRIBULATION | BÖLZER | Special Guests 15.09.2022 Paris (France) – Elysee Montmartre 16.09.2022 Oberhausen (Germany) – Turbinenhalle 17.09.2022 Munich (Germany) – Backstage 18.09.2022 Milan (Italy) – Live Club 20.09.2022 Toulouse (France) – Le Bikini 22.09.2022 Lisbon (Portugal) – Lisboa Ao Vivo 23.09.2022 Madrid (Spain) – La Riviera 24.09.2022 Barcelona (Spain) – Apolo 25.09.2022 Lyon (France) – Transbordeur 27.09.2022 Zurich (Switzerland) – Komplex 457 28.09.2022 Filderstadt (Germany) – Filharmonie 29.09.2022 Tilburg (The Netherlands) – 013 30.09.2022 London (UK) – Earth 02.10.2022 Antwerp (Belgium) – Trix 04.10.2022 Hamburg (Germany) – Markthalle 05.10.2022 Copenhagen (Denmark) – Amager Bio 06.10.2022 Oslo (Norway) – Rockefeller 07.10.2022 Stockholm (Sweden) – Fallan 09.10.2022 Helsinki (Finland) – Vanha
More TRIBULATION news and next shows to be announced soon.
Tribulation line-up (From left to right on photo above!) Johannes Andersson – vocals, bass Adam Zaars – guitars Joseph Tholl – guitars Oscar Leander – drums
Sweden’s TRIBULATION have just released their latest album “Where The Gloom Becomes Sound” and could achieve chart entries in several European countries:
The band comments:
“We are very grateful for all the support in spreading our gloom around the world, a kind of glistening gloom that might be needed for some in these grey and dull times! Stay resilient, be patient and keep the creative fires burning!”
“Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” can be purchased in its various formats HERE!
You can check out the previously released singles “Leviathans” HERE, “Hour Of The Wolf” HERE & “Funeral Pyre” HERE! Unboxing Videos to the Zoetrope format can be found HERE and to all the other formats HERE.
Here is a list of upcoming live-appearances for TRIBULATION in 2021:
TRIBULATION “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound Europa 2021” tour dates w/ BØLZER & Molassess
TRIBULATION live 2021: June 19, 2021 – Dessel (Belgium) – Graspop Metal Meeting June 15-17, 2021 – Gävle (Sweden) – Gefle Metal Festival Aug. 3-7, 2021 – Bergen (Norway) – Beyond The Gates Festival Sept. 12, 2021 – Stockholm (Sweden) – Macken Festival And more dates to be announced soon…
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