After a seven-year hiatus following their last album, Keystone, Italian progressive alt-rock band Klogr is set to release their new album, Fractured Realities, on 31st October via Zeta Factory, ahead of a special guest appearance supporting Evergrey on their extensive Emptiness Over Europe tour this November and December, including UK dates.
Initiated during the lockdown, the album faced several delays due to personal challenges among the members but was finally completed in June 2024. Described as a “compelling collection of music”, Fractured Realities marks a new chapter for the band, characterised by resilience and innovation.
Gabriele ‘Rusty’ Rustichelli, the mastermind behind Klogr commented: “It wasn’t easy to get back on the scene after producing our album, Keystone, with David Bottrill (Known for his work with Tool, Stone Sour, and Dream Theater) and spending two years touring. The pandemic forced us to pause everything. Once things returned to normal, additional challenges emerged that further slowed down our work. Fortunately, we managed to restart, refocus, and complete the studio work. The personal pressure of overseeing all aspects of production was immense. Thankfully, teamwork was crucial in finishing the production and delivering what I consider to be the band’s best album.”
Fractured Realities sees Klogr evolving their sound by incorporating electronics and synthesisers, thus enhancing their rock/metal foundations and propelling their music into a contemporary domain. The new album is a journey through the various emotional challenges and disorders fuelled by a society more focused on profit than on the physical and mental well-being of individuals. From the lead single ‘The Twisted Art’ featuring Albert Eno to new release ‘Unspoken Words’, and album highlight ‘One Of Eight’ through to the closing epic nature of ‘Whale Fall, the album is said to paint a profound and reflective portrait of human emotion, manipulation, and our quest for understanding and acceptance in an age of digital overwhelm.
The album and single artworks, designed by illustrator Charli Aldrighi (Muse, Foo Fighters, Metallica), further emphasise the thematic depth of the music. Produced by Rustichelli and co-produced and recorded by Jarno Bellasio, Fractured Realities was mixed and mastered by Federico Ascari at Zeta Factory Studio in Carpi, Italy.
The full track listing for the album is: ‘Early Wounds’, ‘Gravity Of Fear’, ‘The Twisted Art’, ‘Face The Unknown’, ‘One Of Eight’, ‘Lead Wings’, ‘Unspoken Words’, ‘Hysterical Blindness’, ‘Waking World’ and ‘Whale Fall’ – You can check out an official trailer video for the album here at RAMzine.
In conjunction with the new album release, Klogr will introduce a visual edition of Fractured Realities that will include music videos for each track directed by former band members who intimately understand the album’s vision. These videos will play a prominent role during their forthcoming tour with Evergrey, offering fans an immersive multi-sensory experience.
Klogr has consistently engaged and maintained a loyal fan base Following their 2017 Keystone album and tour cycles with bands like The Rasmus, Butcher Babies, and Infected Rain, the band is poised for a resurgence. Since their inception in 2011, they have toured relentlessly, supporting notable acts such as Prong and Limp Bizkit, and captured the intensity of their live shows in a 2017 video that features footage from ten concerts with guest drummer Art Cruz of Lamb Of God.
