Finnish melancholic rock and heavy metal band Black Dreams has released new two track EP “Disguised as Holiness”. The second track on the release is called “We Embrace the Night”.
“The song is about how a lot of evil has been done in the name of different religions over the centuries. Your religion and your holy book give permission to kill non-believers. Which is really sick. The song has really heavy basses and guitars. There is also a touch of blues at the end of the song.” backgrounds the singer Juha Kraapo.
Black Dreams was founded in Rauma, Finland in 2015. The band got the nickname The Masters of Melancholy by the British music media. That describes the band’s music and essence well. They perform gloomy and desperate music. The band has been influenced by, among others, Danzig, Black Sabbath and Type O Negative.
The song aptly titled “Not In My Backyard” was recorded and mixed by Francis Snebbout at Oakwood Recording Studio and mixed by Alan Douches at West West Side Music, NY. Their brand new track is accompanied by a video, shot and edited by Yarne Heylen (Carnation) at Project Zero Studio. The artwork was created by Thijs De Rijcke.
“Not In My Backyard” is a 4-minute focused punch in the face while featuring their by now trademark catchy hooks. It’s a track written and recorded to get moshpits going at Primal Creation live shows!
Bassplayer Ewoud comments: this song feels like another step forward in our development as a band. We really found a good flow as a band while writing and it shows. I’m psyched to bring this banger to the stage!
Frontman Koen adds: drawing from the themes of our previous releases, Not In My Backyard really is about the human condition. It’s an observation of today’s society, where lack of longterm visions and minimal effort seem to be the norm. Musically we put the riffs on the forefront, but there’s also some changes in tempo and a tasty solo by Ruben. All the while invoking moshpit frenzy, not holding back on the focused aggression. Last but not least, I feel that the artwork and the video really complement the atmosphere, sound and theme of the song!
Highlights for Primal Creation up until now:
Wacken Open Air 2019
Supports for the likes of Warbringer, D.R.I., Skeletonwitch and Evil Invaders
Both studio-albums – Demockracy (2017) and News Feed (2021) – were well-received in the metal underground
Finnish-French ghost rock band The Nearlies releases third and final single before their upcoming sophomore album “Fresh Memories” to be released on November 17th 2023. The song “Revelations” reflect anger, frustration and fear but also hope, love and the gratifying feeling of well-deserved revenge. Melancholy is provided to the listener with a touch of humor.
The Nearlies was formed some 15 years ago in France. Future bass player and guitarist were seeking other options than excessive wine drinking for their leisure time. Starting with instrumental music they soon realised that adding vocals was compulsory to open the doors of local concert venues. After auditioning one singer it was decided that the bassist must sing. Fast-forwarding to 2019, the duo met their missing wheel, percussionist Derico Da Purificacao. Things moved rapidly and first album Ghost Rock was released in 2020. After a few years of practising and brainstorming, maybe a few bottles of wine, comes Fresh Memories in autumn 2023. It’s a collection of melodies and thoughts they have gone through with these complicated times On the more serious note, the guitarist had some experience from years before, playing with Mama & The Darkbreakers in early 90’s in Pohjanmaa and late 90’s with B-fly in Helsinki.
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