Progressive Metal masters EVERGREY, have revealed “Save Us”, the opening track of their upcoming album “A Heartless Portrait (The Orphéan Testament)”, which will be out on May 22nd via Napalm Records.
Tom S. Englund comments about “Save Us”: “ ‘Save Us’ is about us. It’s about you and I. It’s about how I see our minds becoming hostages in a world where painting optimal portraits of ourselves is more important than being who we really are. It’s about my observation of watching people around me who are feeling that they’re not good enough for the world, or for themselves. I’m afraid we’re lost, and I think we need to help each other to find our way back to what is important, to rediscover a true sense of self. As we, as artists, also contribute to content and social media as a livelihood, it’s about the paradox of being caught in a world which is hard to free yourself from. I can only wish that our music brings some balance to that equation.”
The new album of EVERGREY impresses with flawless, meticulous production that deftly depicts both heartfelt honesty and scorching metallic intensity, while its instrumental force of furious, technically driven riffs, skyrocketing solos and dramatic synths merges with the expert, brooding vocal performance of Englund – one of the most distinctive vocalists in metal. He skillfully balances harsh and heavy tones with an inarguably soulful approach, all topped by melancholic, thought-provoking lyricism that digs deeper with every spin, leaving a long-lasting impact.
“A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)” is a striking testament to the fact that while the Swedish five-piece doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone at this phase, they still impressively showcase that, after over 25 years of existence, their creativity sees no bounds – dropping yet another sensation within their impressive catalog!
“Save Us” tracklisting:
- Save Us
- Midwinter Calls
- Ominous
- Call Out The Dark
- The Orphéan Testament
- Reawakening
- The Great Unwashed
- Heartless
- Blindfolded
- Wildfires
You can listen to “Save Us” below:
