Polish progressive, doom, stoner rock act Tortuga have dropped a new single and video for the track “Epitaph” from new album Iterations. As for “Epitaph,” the song is an apocalyptic chasm filled with massive amounts of doom, electric fuzz, and mile wide riffage.
Iterations is Tortuga’s third studio album since their self titled release in 2017. “Epitaph” is the second single following up on the success of “Lillith.”
Tortuga comments:
“‘Epitaph’ is our reinterpretation of the timeless Seikilos epitaph, known as the world’s oldest surviving complete musical composition with notation. This composition strikes a delicate balance between melancholy and optimism, carrying a message that underscores the importance of cherishing life as a precious treasure, given its fleeting nature. We’ve tried to retain the essence of the original piece, but we also wanted to infuse it with our own musical interpretation.
“The music video for ‘Epitaph’ draws from our band’s adventures during tours, gigs, and parties, offering a glimpse into our life as a band. It encapsulates the essence of the song, conveying our mission to extract as much joy as possible from life, all while recognizing its inevitable conclusion.”
Catch Tortuga live at these dates:
11.11.2023 SI Lubljana – KUD Channel Zero
12.11.2023 SRB Beograd – Dorćol Platz
13.11.2023 SRB Novi Sad – SKCNS Fabrika
15.11.2023 GR Serres – Fuzzy Logic Serres
16.11.2023 GR Thessaloniki – Eightballclub
17.11.2023 GR Ptolemaida – Mandrakoukos
18.11.2023 BG Sofia – Singles
20.11.2023 HU Budapest – Robot
21.11.2023 SK Bratislava – Pink Whale
Photo courtesy of Tortuga
