{"id":99914,"date":"2023-04-28T00:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T23:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/?p=99914"},"modified":"2023-05-21T12:50:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T11:50:39","slug":"news-ignea-release-third-studio-album-dreams-of-lands-unseen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/news-ignea-release-third-studio-album-dreams-of-lands-unseen\/","title":{"rendered":"IGNEA Release Third Studio Album \u2018Dreams Of Lands Unseen\u2019 (April 28th, 2023) | News @ Metal Forces Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

IGNEA Release Third Studio Album \u2018Dreams Of Lands Unseen\u2019<\/strong><\/span>
\nApril 28th, 2023<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ukrainian progressive metal band Ignea issued third full-length studio album Dreams Of Lands Unseen<\/em> on April 28th, 2023 through Napalm Records.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis record is not just our take on the around-the-world adventures of Sofia Yablonska but also a tribute to one of the greatest Ukrainians of the past century,\u201d commented frontwoman Helle Bohdanova. \u201cHer cutting-edge lifestyle, wisdom, savviness and breathtaking stories are so exceptional that they could inspire to write several more albums. I myself am a passionate traveler, and Yablonska\u2019s philosophy is very close to mine on so many levels. Let me invite you on this journey and show you the dreams of lands unseen through Sofia\u2019s eyes\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

A concept album and as referenced above, Dreams Of Lands Unseen<\/em> reflects the life of Ukrainian photographer and documentarian Sofia Yablonska, known for traveling to very distant corners of the world while documenting the lives of tribes and natives.<\/p>\n

Producing, mixing and mastering was helmed by Max Morton while Dmitry Kim managed engineering and drum production. Wolfheart and Before The Dawn mainman Tuomas Saukkonen guests on the track \u2018Opiumist\u2019.<\/p>\n

The track listing is as follows:<\/p>\n

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01. \u2018T\u00e9oura\u2019
\n02. \u2018Dunes\u2019
\n03. \u2018Camera Obscura\u2019
\n04. \u2018\u0414\u0430\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0456 \u041e\u0431\u0440\u0456\u0457\u2019
\n05. \u2018To No One I Owe\u2019
\n06. \u2018Incurable Disease\u2019
\n07. \u2018Nomad\u2019s Luck\u2019
\n08. \u2018The Golden Shell\u2019
\n09. \u2018Opiumist\u2019 (feat. Tuomas Saukkonen)
\n10. \u2018Z\u00e9nith\u2019<\/p>\n

Ignea\u2019s line-up is as follows:<\/p>\n

Helle Bohdanova (vocals)
\nDmytro Vinnichenko (guitars)
\nOleksandr Kamyshyn (bass)
\nIvan Kholmohorov (drums)
\nYevhenii Zhytniuk (keyboards)<\/p>\n

A music video was filmed for the track \u2018Nomad\u2019s Luck\u2019. \u201c\u2018Nomad\u2019s Luck\u2019 is about all the dangers of the road,\u201d Ignea said. \u201cTraveling on her own to the distant corners of the world, Yablonska could have died multiple times, from poisonous plants and diseases to superstitions and taboos of the natives. She could have settled down but her will for discovering new places overshadowed any risks. In this song, it\u2019s as if Yablonska questions herself, how long she would last this way, \u2018pushing nomad\u2019s luck\u2019…\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition, a music video was filmed for the track \u2018Dunes\u2019. \u201cWe continue telling the story of the amazing Ukrainian travel writer and photographer Sofia Yablonska who lived in the XX century,\u201d said Helle Bohdanova. \u201c\u2018Dunes\u2019 is inspired by her adventure to the Sahara Desert.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn this dangerous journey, Sofia\u2019s driver fainted from the intense heat, so she had to take charge of driving and also fix the overheated engine herself. Their troubles didn\u2019t end there, as they also had to escape from hostile locals who tried to shoot them. Our song describes how Sofia saw a mirage, so common in the desert. In our version, instead of imagining palm trees and an oasis, she saw the chilly Carpathian mountains with pine trees and rainfalls…\u201d<\/p>\n

And as well, a music video was filmed for the song \u2018Incurable Disease\u2019. \u201cThis particular song is not related to any pandemic or real illness.\u201d Ignea said. \u201cRather, it is an ode to Sofia\u2019s admiration for the sea, inspired by her frequent voyages by various types of vessels, from small boats to huge luxury liners. Sofia found the mechanics of these boats, the crew\u2019s workings, and the sheer beauty of the waters to be captivating. The song\u2019s lyrics speak from both Sofia’s perspective and my own, as I too share a profound affection for the sea that I liken to an \u2018incurable disease\u2019. In fact, I\u2019m even in the process of creating a sea-themed tattoo sleeve on my right arm to showcase my devotion to all things maritime.\u201d<\/p>\n

All three clips can be viewed below.<\/p>\n

Second studio record The Realms Of Fire And Death<\/em> was independently released in April 2020.<\/p>\n

Promotional photograph by Sergii Chernov.<\/em><\/p>\n