Rising British heavy metal outfit Internal Conflict released new album ‘APORIA’ via PHD in July 2021 ahead of slot on Bloodstock Festival’s prestigious Sophie Lancaster stage.
‘APORIA’ was mixed and mastered by Neil Hudson (Krysthla) at Initiate Audio & Media Studios in Northampton, the pairing of the band and acclaimed producer has resulted in Internal Conflict releasing their finest work to date.
The news of ‘APORIA’ follows the Leicester five piece metaller’s 2018 ‘Nothing Is Lost’ ep and continues their progressive creativity and innovative take on heavy metal. Part brutal, part melodic, sonically the new songs deliver a deep exploration of modern metal whilst the lyrical themes reflect on society and what it is to be human in deeply challenging times.
“The name ‘APORIA’ initially spoke of the difficult times we have gone through personally in the last few years, in and outside of the band”, explains frontman Adam Kyle. “From family breakdowns, to mental health struggles, parenthood, life / work balance, and what it means to be a band in an age of digital revolution; all is laid bare. However, with the pandemic and growing cultural divisions, we put our feelings and thoughts into our music as a way to discuss where we, the human race, are right now. Ultimately, we are asking how to achieve happiness in a world that at times feels hopeless and filled with addiction, media influence, wealth or lack thereof, hate, and narcissism.”
Whilst dark in their lyrical approach, the tracks featured on the new album blend into an overall arc that offers a shining light to listeners. “It’s ok to not be ok, but we want to get better, and we want to help others if we can. This is where our lyrics live, amongst the hustle and bustle of life. We are not a political band, we but are political people. We hurt, we love, and we feel everything around us and channel it into our music”, concludes Kyle.
The album’s stunning artwork was designed by Dominic Sohor (Raging Speedhorn).
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lyrics
atlas down
blank - staring into space, selling souls and dreaming of the end
choices made and falling down this is how we get back up
scratching the surface - i'm climbing at the walls
feed these bad habits - i'm breaking brand new skin
Nothing but emptyness wrecking the soul suffer in silence no more
you are not alone in holding yourself to account in the void
mocking and leading you on, this is not the end, its right there
staring right back you had nothing to prove
fighting the urge to give in, this is when, we stand back up
for today, holding fast, tightened grip on this reality
decending, i'm sinking, emptiness wrecking my soul, you never know
starving gnawing tearing flesh from bone
carving names and making this my own
this is where i found my home
incarcerated inside of my head, withering purgatory
this is where i found my home
blackness falls upon the fields, barren are their needs
creative souls fall by the wayside, listen as they bleed
silent scream, they beg for mercy, preying not to drown
tired arms that hold the answer, weighing atlas down
hungry for aquired habit, dying for their art
sanguine dreams pale into nothing, heavy is the heart
leaden is the air around them, vultures circle round
ashen is the search for meaning, weighing atlas down
decending, i'm sinking, emptiness wrecking my soul, you never know
starving gnawing tearing flesh from bone
carving names and making this my own
this is where i found my home
incarcerated inside of my head, withering purgatory
this is where i found my home
breaking the cycle, cutting the chains, fighting resistance
facing yourself and the choices you've made
steadfast, the weight of the world
YOU'RE NOT ALONE
owning the path, yes we've been here before
standing straight up to the fight
YOU'RE NOT ALONE
This is our Home, This is our family
never forgot who you are
YOU, ARE NOT ALONE
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