Lithuanian blackened prog metallers Black Spikes have released the below music video for “MOTINA” as part of the ongoing lead-up to their forthcoming new album “Ydos“. An August 28th release date currently stands for that effort through Napalm Records, with it set to be the band’s first for that label. Rokas Baškys oversaw the shoot for the clip, with the song’s title being the Lithuanian word for ‘mother’.
The band elaborated on the meaning behind the track and how it ties into the concept of the aforementioned record:
“This is the song where the story of Ydos begins. ‘MOTINA‘ tells the tale of the birth of the Vices. Born in a pure and untouched world, they gather strength before setting out to discover humanity—fragile, searching, and eager to believe. Their presence can be felt throughout the album, revealed through sweet whispers that reflect their growing influence as they subtly shape the choices and fate of humankind.”
The group have also cast some light on the concept that ties this record together:
“‘Ydos‘ is a conceptual album — a dark fairytale about human vices. The idea was there from the very beginning and guided the entire songwriting process. Each vice has its own name and story, and many songs will be brought to life through music videos where these vices take shape. It was our first time creating a conceptual album, and we really enjoyed starting with an idea and expressing it through music.”
