Back in May, while on tour with Lacuna Coil and New Years Day, Oceans of Slumber gave a first glimpse at their upcoming sixth album with a spellbinding video for its boundless title-track.
Today, they’ve pulled back the curtain even further by officially announcing “Where Gods Fear to Speak,” which was produced by GRAMMY nominee Joel Hamilton. The album’s second single, “Poem of Ecstasy,” breathes new life into the metal scene by remaking a timeless story in their own dark cinematic image. “…this one is the album’s big no-holds-barred love song,” says Cammie.
Watch the grim-but-glowing performance video for “Poem of Ecstasy” through the YouTube player below:
The musical tug of war that rages throughout “Poem of Ecstasy” – between unrelenting heaviness and subdued introspection – mirrors the struggle of its heroine. When writing the lyrics, Cammie was inspired by Blade Runner and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. “Sometimes, we’re so hellbent on pursuing our dreams that we lose sight of the people we’re fighting for,” she says. “How can you save someone’s world if you can’t even save yourself?”
Cascading like the soundtrack to a movie that’s yet to be made, this album weaves it way to a not so happy ending. While clinging relentlessly to hope, Cammie‘s last words on “Poem of Ecstasy” still ring out like a cry for help. “Save me / Save me from myself,” she sings, climbing into the tender reaches of her upper register, as pounding drums and tendril riffs threaten to drag her down into the song’s fiery crypt. You’ll have to wait and hear the whole album to find out whether our heroine survives this cliffhanger. But for now, one thing is already clear: with “Where Gods Fear to Speak,” Oceans of Slumber have recorded their masterpiece.
“Where Gods Fear to Speak” comes out September 13 on Season of Mist.
Bandcamp orders include digital pre-orders of Where Gods Fear To Speak. You get 2 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released. Shipping out on or around September 13, 2024.
Black within transparent orange 12″ double vinyl, cut at 45 rpm for optimum fidelity, in gatefold with double sided insert. Limited to 100 copies worldwide!
Yellow within transparent red 12″ double vinyl, cut at 45 rpm for optimum fidelity, in gatefold with double sided insert. Limited to 200 copies worldwide!
