Periphery have formally introduced their fifth self-titled album (and seventh album general), ‘Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Style’, poking enjoyable on the prog-metal motion they helped pioneer.
The follow-up to 2019’s ‘Periphery IV: Hail Stan’ is primed for launch on March 10 through the band’s personal label, 3DOT Recordings. Like most of their data, it was self-produced by Periphery; in an announcement, guitarist Mark Holcomb stated of the trouble: “We spent extra time on ‘Periphery V’ than every other launch in our historical past. We challenged and pushed ourselves more durable, and alongside the way in which we grew even nearer as a band.
“We’re so pleased with the ultimate outcomes! I additionally wished to say how exceedingly grateful we’re to our followers for being so affected person in ready for this file. We wished to indicate our appreciation by providing you with two songs at the moment as an alternative of 1. We’ve a really busy 2023 and 2024 deliberate so we’ll see you on the street!”
Echoing the sentiment was co-guitarist Misha “Bulb” Mansoor, who added: “I’m actually pleased with the fabric and it was definitely a labour of affection and a troublesome album to make. The sensation that we have been going to have to surrender as a result of it saved taking so lengthy was so overwhelming at occasions, that to not simply overcome it, however to really feel so pleased with this album has actually galvanised us as a band in a method that I don’t assume every other expertise might have.”
To coincide with the information, Periphery have shared two singles from the album: ‘Wildfire’ (which incorporates a saxophone solo from Norwegian stalwart Jørgen Munkeby) and ‘Zagerus’. You possibly can verify each out beneath, adopted by the album’s cowl and tracklisting. Pre-orders, too, can be found right here.
1. ‘Wildfire’
2. ‘Atropos’
3. ‘Wax Wings’
4. ‘Every thing Is Wonderful!’
5. ‘Silhouette’
6. ‘Dying Star’
7. ‘Zagreus’
8. ‘Dracul Gras’
9. ‘Thanks Nobuo’
