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
Kayfabe
self obsession for connection play it how you want
like the idea of your influence, reaching for the stars
aligning in front of the mirror, fairest of them all?
maybe that was you, waiting for the fall
tell them your name, pay into fame
sell your angle, confirmation of their bias
say it again like you mean it
watch - now the tables turn as youre climbing to nowhere
watch - as you crash and burn and no one fucking cares
how do you live like this?
with no meaningful way to exist
so buried in the lies that you tell world, watch the tables turn
as you crash and burn, as you crash and burn
You're hiding yourself in plain sight, a character, for the stage
holding profile over substance, fly into the lights
so you said that you were such a good fit, but didnt care what for
talking of a show, selling off, selling out so
tell them your name, pay into fame
sell your angle, confirmation of their bias
say it again like you mean it
its written in your face, clear as day
but i dont think you know
Buried in your lies, kayfabe is your lie
how do you live like this?
with no meaningful way to exist
so buried in the lies that you tell world, watch the tables turn
as you crash and burn, as you crash and burn
watch as you crash and burn
watch as you crash and burn
watch as you crash and burn
now, you are the victim
how the tables turned
is it like you thought?
access to anxiety
now showing your fear of missing out
of social currency
buying into fame
selling off, selling out yourself
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