Lausanne, Switzerland based Instrumental Psych Rock masters Monkey3 have unveiled the official visualizer for the first single “Rackman” taken from their upcoming new album, “Welcome To The Machine,” set to release on February 23rd, 2024 via Napalm Records. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
Following “Live at Freak Valley” in 2017 and their latest, much-acclaimed album, “Sphere” (2019), Instrumental Psych Rock frontrunners Monkey3 will herald 2024 with a true album highlight of the new year: The Lausanne-based four-piece has announced a brand new, cosmic studio offering, entitled “Welcome To The Machine,” set for release on February 23, 2024 via Napalm Records!
Once again, Monkey3 envelops listeners in their unique, cosmic auditory haze. “Welcome To The Machine” not only marks their seventh and most epic, dark and captivating record to date, but will also clearly prove why they are one of the most exciting Instrumental Rock bands in the modern Stoner and Psychedelic Rock scene.
Monkey3 has publishd the official visualizer for their first album single “Rackman.” “Welcome To The Machine is a reflection on the future of humanity through the duality of man and machine,” the band explains. About the new single, they comment: “Are human beings becoming machines or machines becoming human beings?”
“Welcome To The Machine” musical themes are inspired by movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Matrix, Sunshine, Solaris and 1984, while unveiling an intense mankind vs. machines story that instantly launches the listener into deep space. Right from its first tones, the album immediately emerges as a perfect soundtrack to a journey into the unknown. Tracks such as the official album single “Rackman” perfectly showcase how Monkey3, who formed in 2001, are one of only a few instrumental bands that know how to tell an enthralling story – in this case about an artificial intelligence that has enslaved humans.
“Welcome To The Machine” explores as much as it poses questions. It is dark and menacing; evoking melancholic destruction while somehow bursting with hope at the same time. Monkey3 move between haunting passages and Progressive breaks, mesmerizing grooves and colossal riffs, reinforced by songs such as “Collision.” As the track explores awareness of reality and destruction of an artificial machine system, Monkey3 excel with an extensive, cosmic introduction that explodes into a majestic Psychedelic magnum opus!
The album was recorded and mixed by Raphaël Bovey at Blend Studio and MyRoom Studio and was mastered by Lad Agabekov at Caduceus Studios in Switzerland. The incredible cover artwork was created by Sebastian Jerke.
“Welcome To The Machine” will be available in the following formats:
- Digipak
- 1 Vinyl Gatefold Black
- 1 Vinyl Gatefold Clear Orange
- 1-Vinyl Gatefold Crystal Clear Deluxe Version (incl. Slipmat & Art Print)
- Digital
Pre-Order the album here: https://lnk.to/MONKEY3-WTTM
Tracklist:
01. Ignition
02. Collision
03. Kali Yuga
04. Rackman
05. Collapse
Lineup:
Walter / Drums
Jalil / Bass
Boris / Guitars
dB / Keyboards, Sounds and Acoustic Guitars
