Kallias announce new album ‘First Ascent’

July 31, 2023 James Weaver

KALLIAS have announced a new album!

Titled First Ascent, the upcoming album from the progressive death metal band is their brand new full-length album and is scheduled to be released in August this year, via AISA Distribution.

The upcoming album was recorded at Redshift Recording and Cinderella Man Studios by Zaki Ali and was mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren. The album will feature a number of special guests, including Jeff Loomis [NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY], Greg Burgess [ALLEGAEON, NUCLEAR POWER TRIO], Rafael Trujillo [ex-OBSCURA, OBSIDIOUS and more.

Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band have released a new music video for a new song lifted from the upcoming album; Lungta II: Everlasting.

Speaking about the new song, guitarist/vocalist Nicole Papastavrou says, “we’re thrilled to showcase our more progressive elements in this new single, such as the use of Chris’ upright bass and a very special throat singing section by Alex Novick. Overall, Lungta II: Everlasting is not only a departure from First Ascent, but takes a direction we hope to accomplish with the next record.

The music video resembles the physical and mental journey of climbing in the Himalayas. Lungta, meaning ‘Wind Horse,’ resemble the prayer flags that bring goodwill, with red specifically resembling fire. We best used our imagination to bring to life the inward battle one must face when taking such journeys. We hope you enjoy the visuals and look forward to the release of First Ascent to follow.”

Watch the official music video for Lungta II: Everlasting here:

Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:

Track List:

1. The Approach
2. Irrational Fear Ft. Jeff Loomis
3. Disembodied Existence
4. Matter Eater Ft. Colin Cook
5. The Dark Machine
6. 21 Grams Ft. Rafael Trujillo
7. Nine In Time Ft. Greg Burgess
8. Lungta I: The Path
9. Lungta II: Everlasting