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
Kingdom of Apathy
asphyxiation , i cant breathe
cos the dirt in the air holds on too tight,
for my lungs, are now closed
all the stress is addictive anxiously await, the next move
fighting for all intents and purposes
its what you all wanted taken for granted
burden to ourselves, its not too late
where are the vows that we're supposed to keep?
Nothing but empty promises and broken dreams
closing doors and searching for answers - asphyxiation
as far as you can see, in their kingdom of apathy
i'm, searching for salvation again, i guess we're tired
of asking for the same old shit, now pressure is mounting
nothing, will change as it is, abusing ourselves - again
time waits for no one
begging for mercy, begging for change
we are all broken by the world by design ...
force fed, and by our own hand
what have we become, no-one, nothing is sacred
i cant breathe cos the dirt in the air holds on too tight,
for my lungs, are now closed
all the stress is addictive anxiously await, the next move
fighting for all intents and purposes
its what you all wanted taken for granted
burden to ourselves, its not too late
it is not too late
where are the vows that we're supposed to keep?
Nothing but empty promises and broken dreams
closing doors and searching for answers - asphyxiation
as far as you can see, in their kingdom of apathy
as far as you can see, in their kingdom of apathy
How could you, do this to, another person like you?
How could you, do this to, another, someone like you?
How could you, do this to, another person like you?
How could you, do this to, another, person
How could you, do this to, another person like you?
How could you, do this to, another someone
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