Shane Embury (Napalm Death, etc.) and Igor “Iggor” Cavalera (Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Sepultura, etc.) have united for a split release. Both artists have been pursuing more electronically augmented/ambient music on the side in recent years, with Embury exploring that territory with Dark Sky Burial. Cavalera meanwhile has been active in Petbrick and MixHell, among his other more traditionally metal ventures. This latest pairing finds both artists further indulging in their ambient passions.
Cavalera contributed the 19:44 long “Neon Gods” to the outing, while Embury served up the over nearly 14 minute long “Own Your Darkness“. Cavalera commented of his work:
“‘Neon Gods‘ is a bit of a sonic trip, with different layers of atmospheric vibrations, from darkness to light. It’s an absolute pleasure to do this split release with Shane, I believe we share a lot of similar ideas when it comes to opening our mind to different styles of sounds.”
Embury stated
“Iggor and I have been good friends for decades and this is a record very different for us both but amazing! A very interesting track to make, it was my first experiment with the Solar 42. An excellent synth for those eternal drones of despair and was assisted my long time colleague Russ Russell. As I journey ever onward in through my individuation it’s imperative that I own my own darkness… hence the title. We all need to strive for balance and to kindle a light in the darkness of being.”
