British progressive metal band Haken have a new EP titled ‘in a fever dream” scheduled to arrive digitally on July 17th. That effort will also be put out on physical formats at a later date, with a CD and vinyl release planned for September 18th. Haken of course underwent some lineup changes earlier this year. This new release subsequently features bass contributions from Bryan Beller (Joe Satriani, Dethklok) and Adam “Nolly” Getgood (Periphery), as heard on recent singles from it. Haken served as co-producers on this outing alongside George Lever (Loathe, Sleep Token).
Paired with word of this EP is the debut of another song from that effort, “delirium“. Below you can check out a music video for it directed by Oliver Kember. Speaking of what inspired this new offering, the band collectively offered:
“This EP was born from a period of reflection and rediscovery. Over the last few years, we’ve faced challenges that forced us to look inward, both as musicians and as people, and the songs on this record are the result of that journey.
We allowed ourselves to be completely honest in the writing process, digging into real experiences, doubts, and emotions rather than hiding behind them. That vulnerability gave these songs a weight and purpose unlike anything we’ve created before.
Musically, we pushed ourselves into new territory, embracing fresh influences while holding onto the intensity and identity that define this band. Working with producer George Lever helped us sharpen that vision, and Vada Studios provided the perfect environment to collaborate and bring it to life.
This EP captures a moment in time of us finding our feet again – moving forward, taking risks, and creating from a place that feels as genuine as we have ever been.”
“in a fever dream” track listing:
01 – “in a fever dream“
02 – “delirium“
03 – “eclipsed by you“
04 – “bleeding sky“
05 – “lotus“
Pre-orders can be obtained via haken.lnk.to/inafeverdream-EP. A European tour with IHLO will take place this fall, hitting the below list of stops.
09/23 Barcelona, SPA – Salamandra
09/25 Aarau, SWI – Kiff
09/26 Paris, FRA – Trabendo
09/27 Cologne, GER – Euroblast Festival
09/28 Munich, GER – Backstage Halle
09/29 Budapest, HUN – Dürer Kert Man Hall
09/30 Prague, CZE – Roxy
10/01 Vienna, AUT – Simm City
10/03 Milan, ITA – Magazzini Generali
10/04 Rome, ITA – Largo
10/06 Berlin, GER – Frannz Club
10/07 Warsaw, POL – Oczki
10/09 Tampere, FIN – Olympia-Kortteli
10/10 Turku, FIN – Logomo Teatro
10/11 Helsinki, FIN – Tavastia
10/13 Oslo, NOR – Rockefeller
10/15 Copenhagen, DEN – Vega
