Herod announce new album ‘Iconoclast’
HEROD have announced a new album!
Titled Iconoclast, the upcoming album from the Swiss atmospheric groove metal band is the follow-up to 2019’s Sombre Dessein, and is scheduled to be released in May this year, via Pelagic Records.
“The word iconoclast has had different meanings throughout history,” explains guitarist/bassist Pierre Carroz about the album concept. “In the past it meant the destruction of holy images but today it signifies the aggression towards the rule; a political, social and liberating act.”
Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band have released a new song from the upcoming album; The Edifice. The new song features a guest appearance from CRYPTOPSY‘s Matt McGachy.
Speaking about the new song, the band says, “we’re relieved to finally serve up a riff platter to you guys as a taster for what is to come. This one features Matt from CRYPTOPSY and deals with the topic of the intentional removal of ancient relics. Eat it up!”
Listen to The Edifice here:
Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:
Track List:
1. The Icon
2. The Girl with a Balloon
3. The Edifice
4. The Ode to …
5. The Becoming
6. The Intergloom
7. The Obsolete
8. The Prophecy
Iconoclast is set for release on May 5th via Pelagic Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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