Melodic death metal outfit Apocryphal has unveiled the second single and music video, ‘Swallow My Lies’, taken off their upcoming album Facing The End, scheduled for release on 12 November.
“Swallow My Lies is very representative of the band’s sound today,” said the band. “It has a good balance between power, rage, and these heady melodies which are our trademark. The chorus will not leave anyone indifferent, it anchors itself in the head from the first listen. The texts reflect the current global political landscape, and the influence of the media in public opinion among other things.”
Facing The End will be the band’s first album since the 1999 debut Black Dreams Of Silence and will feature Soilwork‘s legendary frontman, Björn ‘Speed’ Strid on vocals. It will be released in November on CD, vinyl and digital formats via The Circle Music.
The album artwork was done by Valnoir of Metastazis, while the mastering for the album was done by Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios.
Earlier this summer the band had premiered the album with the release of ‘All Is Empty’ as a single. Lyrically, that song deals with heavy topics of depression, suicide, isolation and relationships in these painful times. Musically, though, it feels more upbeat and catchy, packed with riffs and solos. Hope you enjoy and raise your horns to it with us!
“Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there, said the band. “Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it.”
Formed in 1992 as Post At Funerals, they changed their name to Apocryphal in 1994. Their early releases, including the 1995 demo From Depths, showcased their blend of death metal, atmospheric, and progressive influences. After a period of inactivity following the release of their 1999 album Black Dreams Of Silence, the band reformed in 2022 and recruited Björn Strid for their new album set for release in 2024.
Facing The End can be ordered here and saved digitally here.
You can stream the singles via digital platforms here and check out the videos here at RAMzine.
