Spanish thrash metal outfit Angelus Apatrida have signed with Napalm Records, with the band set to launch this new chapter on November 19th with their forthcoming EP, ‘The Reckoning’.
The three-track release will feature two original songs alongside a cover of Sepultura’s “Propaganda,” originally released on the band’s landmark 1996 album ‘Chaos A.D.’. As a first taste of the new material, Angelus Apatrida have now premiered “Cycle Of Ruin” and its accompanying music video.
The band described their new label home and upcoming EP:
“Now it’s time to turn the page! Napalm Records had been chasing us for years, and now the time has finally come. From day one, we felt their excitement, ambition and understanding of who Angelus Apatrida is and where we want to go next. We’re still as hungry as ever, and it feels amazing to finally call Napalm Records our new home! And we’re not coming empty-handed!”
“‘The Reckoning’ is our new three-track EP and the first release of this new chapter. Produced by the band, recorded by our homie Juanan López, and mixed and mastered once again by our longtime partner in crime Zeuss, it’s aggressive, heavy, uncompromising and exactly where we are right now.”
As for “Cycle Of Ruin,” the band see the song as a bridge between their old-school thrash roots and a more contemporary approach.
“And it all starts with ‘Cycle Of Ruin’. We knew the first song of this new chapter had to make a statement, and ‘Cycle Of Ruin’ felt like the obvious choice: Fast, relentless and straight to your face, a fresh and modern take on the old-school thrash metal that has always been at the heart of this band.”
The group also decided to match that intensity with an appropriately chaotic video shoot, turning the production into an actual party.
“And we wanted the video to capture that same energy, so we threw a real pool party, brought a bunch of friends together and let the madness happen. This is ‘Cycle Of Ruin’. Enjoy it! We couldn’t think of a better way to start this new journey. A cycle ends. Another begins. Welcome to The Reckoning!”
‘The Reckoning’ was produced by Angelus Apatrida, recorded by Juanan López, and mixed and mastered by Zeuss.
‘The Reckoning’ Track Listing:
- “Cycle Of Ruin”
- “Burn It Down”
- “Propaganda” (Sepultura cover)
Pre-orders are available via the band’s official channels.
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