CARNATION Launch Music Video For New Track ‘Cycle Of Suffering’
October 3rd, 2023
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Belgian death metal band Carnation have filmed a music video for the track ‘Cycle Of Suffering’. Directed by Jens De Vos of Panda Productions, the clip can be viewed below.
Regarding the song, the band stated: “‘Cycle Of Suffering’ is a relentless track that expertly treads the line between commanding lead sections and thunderous rhythmic riffage. It’s an absolute blast to perform, which is why we gave it an energetic music video that focuses on our live performance. Undoubtedly, this track will end up in the set list of many of our future live shows.”
Carnation issue third full-length studio album Cursed Mortality on November 3rd, 2023 through Season Of Mist.
The outing can be streamed in its entirety via YouTube below.
“We still play death metal and we still identify as such,” commented frontman Simon Duson. “But we know that this is also our second decade performing it. And while it is very important for us to stay true to the old-school style, we know we had to open things up a bit and reach out to those who might be interested in extreme metal, but aren’t that much into the old aspect of it. It also feels fresher to us because we’ve decided to change our visual approach, with a new logo, a new look on stage and so on. In a way, it really feels like the beginning of a new chapter for Carnation.”
“As artists, it’s something natural,” explained lead guitarist Jonathan Verstrepen about the band shifting direction. “Doing the same thing over and over again doesn’t inspire us. We love to create and we love to explore new paths. We knew some people wouldn’t like clean vocals in death metal, but we don’t want to think of that too much. We stand 100% behind our music and we really like what we did here. Some people will drop out, but there will definitely be others joining! As Lemmy would say, ‘You win some, you lose some’.”
Cursed Mortality was recorded at Project Zero Studio with producer / mixing engineer Yarne Heylen, and mastered and engineered by Joel Wanasek. The track ‘Herald Of Demise’ features a guest appearance from King Diamond guitarist Andy LaRocque.
Cover artwork was designed by the late Mariusz Lewandowski.
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The track listing is as follows:
01. ‘Herald Of Demise’ (feat. Andy LaRocque)
02. ‘Maruta’
03. ‘Metropolis’
04. ‘Replicant’
05. ‘Dutroux’
06. ‘Submerged In Deafening Silence’
07. ‘Cycle Of Suffering’
08. ‘Cursed Mortality’
Carnation’s line-up is as follows:
Simon Duson (vocals)
Jonathan Verstrepen (lead guitar)
Bert Vervoort (rhythm guitar)
Yarne Heylen (bass)
Vincent Verstrepen (drums)
Music videos were filmed for the title track and the songs ‘Maruta’ and ‘Replicant’. In addition, an official visualiser video was released for the track ‘Metropolis’. All four clips can also be viewed below.
Second studio record Where Death Lies was released in September 2020 via Season Of Mist.
Promotional photograph by Gaëlle Spaas.
