US Progressive Metallers Iris Divine have unleashed the first single called “Sapphire” off their new album “Mercurial” out on May 20, 2022 via Layered Reality Production. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
In this video directed by Jeremy Farkas, we see the band performing the song in a DIY fashion, making the music stand out for what it is: a bundle of positive, intense progmetal energy!
Navid, the band’s guitarist/singer had the following to say about this track:
“Sapphire is a very positive, energetic track which we figured would be a great way to (re)introduce the band and album to everybody! Musically, Sapphire wanders into alternative and almost pop-punk territory, before a mid-song transition into a more progressive feel that picks up intensity. Lyrically, the song is about the mystery of creativity and the process of making music – wanting to be heard, finding your voice, and channeling transcendence.“
Purchase the album on Bandcamp: https://irisdivine.bandcamp.com/album/mercurial
Tracklist:
- Bitter Bride (5:03)
- Silver Tongued Lie (4:19)
- Thirteen (7:09)
- Sapphire (3:49)
- Death By Consensus (5:30)
- Negative Seed (4:57)
- Breaking The Paradigm (5:16)
- Mercurial (3:38)
Lineup:
Navid Rashid / Guitars, Vocals
Brian Dobbs / Bass Guitar
Scott Manley / Drums
With:
Andrea Krux / Female chant vocals (8)
Chris DeChiara / Percussion