Picture courtesy of Kratonas
Kratornas are debuting their upcoming full-length album God of the Tribes (mastered by Dan Swanö, Fringe of Sanity) set for launch on August 22 via Grathila Data. In a dramatic departure from earlier works. Test it out with us first.
Bruno Zamora, the mastermind behind the band, says of the document:
“This album marks a turning level for Kratornas. Not as a result of it tries to be ‘totally different,’ however as a result of it couldn’t have come out another means. Each a part of this launch got here collectively naturally. The sound, the pacing, the strain … It wrote itself, formed by intuition and intention. This album is in contrast to the same old Kratornas, so to anybody anticipating it to sound like ‘early Kratornas’ will likely be disillusioned.”
“This album isn’t about being ‘superior’ or ‘progressive,’” he continues. “It’s a return to roots, distilled into one thing uncooked and actual. I’ve had firsthand expertise with this sort of ‘indigenous music.’ I used to be one of many drummers at festivals from fifth grade via my first 12 months of highschool. I didn’t copy these rhythms, however wrote my very own, taking that basis and fusing it with Kratornas. This album is essentially the most pure and sincere album I’ve ever finished.”
It’s clear from the paintings and the title that themes of formality, tribal historical past, and apocalypse are current. The band initially fashioned in 1995 and have been energetic on and off since then because the one-man challenge of Zamora, initially hailing from the Philippines and now based mostly in Kaskatoon, Canada. He has been energetic in steel for the reason that underground tape buying and selling scene of the ’80s and is again with a extra nuanced tackle his mix of ritualistic black steel.
Observe Itemizing:
1. Cursed Sky Serpent (15:00)
2. Evil and Plunder (3:00)
3. Ravaged by Hurakaan (7:00)
4. Novena para Guerra (11:00)
