Progressive technical death metal outfit Entheos have a new album, “Empty On The Inside“, scheduled for an October 23rd release date via Metal Blade Records. Today, July 17th, has seen the first single from that record roll out in the form of the below Malcolm Pugh-directed video for “Golden Crown“. Vocalist Chaney Crabb commented on that track:
“‘Golden Crown‘ is a song that we spent a few years writing and re-writing until we felt that we really had it right. The chorus of the song was originally written in 2020, long before we began working on this album, and it was so strong that we knew we had to include it on the album. Once the song was finished, it became obvious to us that this was what we wanted to release as our first single. When writing this song, we channeled a lot of our favorite bands and influences from the ’90s – we were aiming to write a ‘heavier’ version of a ’90s rock song that included creepy synths, huge chorus and an explosive breakdown.
Lyrically, the song is about losing yourself in a deeply destructive attachment that feels both empowering and imprisoning. The formed relationship has become inseparable from your identity. The lyric, ‘I’ve worn you like a golden crown year after year,’ represents a burden that is destroying you, but has also become how you define yourself.”
Recording sessions for this outing took place with producer Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Cannibal Corpse), with the band’s core lineup of vocalist Chaney Crabb and drummer, etc. Navene Koperweis being joined in the studio on guitars/vocals by Fallujah‘s Scott Carstairs and Allegaeon‘s Michael Stancel. Evan Brewer once again held down the bass duties.
Speaking collectively on what this album represents, Entheos stated:
“‘Empty On The Inside‘ is a statement piece for us. From the start, our goal was to capture the raw, visceral energy that made ’90s rock and metal so impactful and timeless by prioritizing authentic performances and our individual voices as musicians over hyper-polished modern production.”
“Empty On The Inside” track listing:
01 – “Hell Is A Part Of Me“
02 – “Empty On The Inside“
03 – “Hollow“
04 – “Call My Name“
05 – “Golden Crown“
06 – “Undone“
07 – “Tomblight” (feat. Michael Lessard of The Contortionist/Last Chance To Reason)
08 – “Pale Faith“
09 – “Never Let Me Go“
10 – “The Earth Will Move“
Pre-orders are available now through metalblade.com/entheos and entheosstore.com.
