Progressive Rock/Metal visionaries Lufeh continue their momentum toward the release of their highly anticipated new album, “Overwhelmed,” with the announcement of their third single, “Double Dip.” The track follows the full-length’s soaring title single, “Overwhelmed,” and the explosive first release, “He Commands the Sun and the Stars.” The full album will arrive on May 29th, 2026.
The album’s first two singles have already set the tone for Lufeh’s new chapter, “He Commands the Sun and the Stars,” a rhythmically complex, chorus‑driven Prog anthem exploring power, worship, and doubt. “Overwhelmed,” the emotional title track featuring Ginny Luke’s haunting violin, captures the suffocating pace of modern life and the need to slow down before losing control. “Double Dip” now arrives as the next piece of the puzzle, an intricate, exotic, and thematically rich track that further reveals the album’s depth.
Showcasing Lufeh’s signature blend of sophisticated, Progressive, refined, modern, and intriguing musicianship while pushing their sound into bold new territory, “Double Dip” is built on a striking interplay between 6/8 and 4/4 time signatures. The song highlights the band’s rhythmic daring and melodic accessibility, an intentional evolution from their previous record, “Luggage Falling Down.”
One of the track’s standout features is the use of the Bulbul Tarang, an exotic string instrument that immediately sets the tone for the song’s theme of duality. Lyrically, “Double Dip” explores the tension of trying to “serve two masters,” capturing the emotional and spiritual conflict of living between opposing forces.
“This track has some really unique rhythmic complexity. We switch back and forth between 6/8 and 4/4, which might keep people guessing at first, but the result is amazing. The Bulbul Tarang in the intro gives it a completely different flavor. Lyrically, it’s about the impossibility of living in two worlds at once,” says founder and drummer Lufeh Batera.
Watch the official music video for “Double Dip” via the YouTube player below:
“Overwhelmed” marks a major creative leap for the band. While their debut album leaned heavily into technical instrumental work, this sophomore record places a strong emphasis on memorable vocal melodies, layered harmonies, and sing‑along choruses, all while preserving the band’s trademark complexity.
The album also introduces Lufeh’s new featured vocalist and electric violinist Ginny Luke, whose powerhouse voice and dynamic violin performances appear on three tracks, including the title song. Her contributions bring a fresh dimension to the band’s sound.
Recorded at the legendary Sunset Sound in Los Angeles and produced by keyboardist Gera Penna, “Overwhelmed” delivers eight meticulously crafted tracks that balance technical mastery with emotional depth.
Lufeh’s lineup reflects a rare bond: most members have been playing together in various forms for over 30 years. Guitarist Deio Tambasco, who joined in 2025, reunites with longtime collaborators Batera and bassist Duca Tambasco, continuing a musical partnership that began in their early band Anno Domini. Despite living on different continents, Batera in Los Angeles and the rest of the band in São Paulo, the group wrote nearly 70% of the album remotely, exchanging ideas daily and refining each track collaboratively.
Recommended for fans of Rush, Dream Theater, Haken, Sleep Token, and Tool, Lufeh‘s new album “Overwhelmed” marks a bold new era, one defined by melody, maturity, and a renewed creative spark.
Purchase “Double Dip” feat. Ginny Luke on Bandcamp: https://lufehband.bandcamp.com/track/double-dip-feat-ginny-luke
Tracklist:
01. He Commands The Sun and The Stars – 4:22
02. Breathe – 4:03
03. Double Dip – 4:39
04. Overwhelmed – 4:30
05. Feels Like I’m A Ghost – 5:43
06. Live The New Today – 4:50
07. War of Emotions – 3:50
08. End of the Tunnel – 4:18
Album and Live Band Lineup:
Duca Tambasco / Bass and Backing Vocals
Deio Tambasco / Guitar and Backing Vocals
Gera Penna / Keyboard and Backing Vocals
Lufeh Batera / Drums
Ginny Luke / Vocals (Featuring)