Edinburgh, UK based Heavy Post-Metal/Rock band Codespeaker has announced their second full-length album, “Scavenger,” which will be released on November 08, 2024 via Ripcord Records. Watch the official music videofor the first single “Verte” through the YouTube player below:
Codespeaker, a Post-Metal band from Scotland’s sombre capital, released their self-titled debut in October 2022. Their arrival on the UK scene was solidified with a tour in 2023, along with supporting acts such as Pound, Sylvaine and Hundred Year Old Man. Now, with their second album, “Scavenger,” set to be released on November 08, 2024 via Ripcord Records, Codespeaker delves even deeper into the human experience through their Atmospheric, Dark and Heavy Post-Metal sound.
Featuring thunderous drums and colossal guitars reminiscent of titanic bands like Neurosis and Cult Of Luna, “Scavenger” marks a new chapter for Codespeaker. This massive-sounding record offers a towering and immersive experience, ebbing and flowing between hypnotic, mammoth-sized riffs and intense vocals, while also embracing atmospheric and contemplative moments.
The band explains: “‘Scavenger’ was an interesting album to write for us. With 3 out of 5 members joining since the last album, we wanted to craft something that reflected this new incarnation – new influences, new styles – while still feeling like Codespeaker. Blending such diverse influences into a cohesive sound has been a challenge, but we’re incredibly proud of the result.
While our self-titled album was only released 2 years ago, we started writing it 5 years prior. A lot has changed since then. »Scavenger« is more pointed and aggressive, influenced by the new members, evolving tastes, and the darkening sociopolitical landscape we found ourselves in. The first album had anger, but also a warmth and wonder about the human experience. ‘Scavenger’ doesn’t have that same warmth – it’s much more vitriolic and desperate. The lyrics focus on the faults of power structures and the struggles of those who bear the brunt of them, lamenting the lack of any real alternative. It’s an ode to the powerless, a fitting theme for these times.”
Pre-Order “Scavenger” on Bandcamp: https://ripcordrecords.bandcamp.com/album/scavenger
Tracklist:
01. Usud
02. Signum
03. Rescission
04. Hecatomb
05. Samsa
06. Enso
07. Karst
08. Verte
Lineup:
Greg Armstrong / Vocals
Adam Thornton / Guitars
Bob Fraser / Guitars
Calum Craig / Bass
Jimmy Grace / Drums
