U.S./French Canadian-based melodic death metal band Kataklysm have announced their 15th full-length studio album Goliath, which will be out on August 11 through Nuclear Blast Records. The band have also unleashed their first single, “Bringer Of Vengeance,” from the album.
Watch the video on YouTube:
Maurizio Iacono shares his thoughts:
“Our new album ‘Goliath’ comes at a time in our society where division and hate are growing and spreading on a worldwide basis, where ideologies on how the future should be for humanity is colliding. This is also a time of unprecedented power structures fighting for the control of our lives; the story of David vs Goliath has never been more important than these modern times. Metal has always been a voice of rebellion against oppression and for the protection of our freedoms; the album also touches on inner conflict and doing what needs to be done to confront your inner demons.
“The ‘Bringer of Vengeance’ single’s main idea is about a carefully and patiently plotted revenge. The song is inspired by the events surrounding the assassination of King Richard I ‘The Lionheart’ and the idea that it might take time but, one day justice will always be served.”
According to the press release:
“‘Goliath’ was recorded at JFD Studios in Dallas, TX and Studio City, CA as well as The Cabin in Orlando, FL by J-F Dagenais, who also produced and engineered the album. For the mixing and mastering, the band returned to Chris Clancy with assistance from Colin Richardson. The cover artwork required an image that captured the iconic battle of David versus Goliath theme that is echoed throughout the album while matching the power of the music. The band enlisted renown Berlin metal illustrator Eliran Kantor (Testament, Fleshgod Apocalypse) to create the artwork which who took the Kataklysm look and gave it a macabre filter that compliments the brooding sense of uneasiness that was felt during the writing and recording of the album.
Tracklist for Goliath:
1. Dark Wings Of Deception
2. Goliath
3. Die As A King
4. Bringer Of Vengeance
5. Combustion
6. From The Land Of The Living To The Land Of The Dead
7. The Redeemer
8. Heroes To Villains
9. Gravestones & Coffins
10. The Sacrifice For Truth
Preorder/presave Goliath here.
Follow Kataklysm on Facebook.
Photo courtesy of Kataklysm
