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Digipak CD. More about 'The Shape Of Fluidity' Everything flows, nothing ever stays the same. The same can be said about the third studio album of the fast-rising Dutch rock band DOOL. Aptly entitled "The Shape of Fluidity" there is not just musical innovation but the full-length revolves around themes of personal change, physical change, psychological change, and the ever-changing world around us. DOOL and particularly singer and guitarist Raven van Dorst ask questions: How does change affect us? How do we keep being ourselves in a world that is so incredibly demanding and aggressive towards the individual? We must be as fluid as water to navigate ourselves through this ocean of possibilities and uncertainties – and make peace with chaos and impermanence. Musically, DOOL continue on the path laid out on the two previous studio recordings of heartfelt rock music with added metal elements, while displaying a maturity and focus in songwriting that has grown out of experience. "The Shape of Fluidity" exhibits an eclectic yet seamless amalgamation of progressive and post-rock as well as doom and heavy metal in combination with an inherent catchiness and a dynamic backdrop. It is hardly surprising that the theme of the album that pitches the concept of identity against the backdrop of a world in constant flux connects the album's lyrics to the biography of lead vocalist Raven. Born intersex, doctors at the time assumed that they could surgically determine which kind of life the infant should lead and decided that the child should be a girl. This has led to a life full of soul searching, fighting taboos and breaking boundaries, until recently Raven decided to reclaim that which others have tried so hard to take away from them, and finally embrace their hermaphroditic nature. The band derived the name DOOL from the Dutch word for 'wandering'. When their debut album "Here Now, There Then" was released in 2017, it became an instant success. Their fresh and wild rock and metal sound received "Album of the Month" titles in the renowned German magazines Metal Hammer and Rock Hard as well as the "Best Debut Album 2017" award from the former, while Vice (US), Aardschok (NL), and De Volkskrant (NL) happily chimed in with heaping praise on the young Dutch band. With their sophomore full-length "Summerland" released in 2020, DOOL successfully exceeded the already sky-high expectations and scored even more "Album of the Month" awards in German Rock Hard (10/10) and Sonic Seducer magazines as well as #2 soundcheck positions in Metal.de, Metal Hammer (DE) and another #1 in the Polish edition – with a pile glowing reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. With "The Shape of Fluidity", DOOL offer so much more than just damn cool music. These extra dimensions of depth and meaning are all part of their unique appeal and come out clearly on the new album. May all those who wander gather under the fluid flag of DOOL! Track listing Tracklist: Venus in Flames Self-Dissect The Shape of Fluidity Currents Evil in You House of a Thousand Dreams Hermagorgon Hymn for a Memory Lost The Hand of Creation Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: prophecy.de

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Jewelcase CD. About the album Fleshgod Apocalypse's "Opera" is a symphonic masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of traditional metal. With their sixth studio album, they delve into a world of epic narratives and grandiose orchestral arrangements, blending technical death metal with symphonic elements to create a soundscape that is as intricate as it is powerful. The Italian band showcases their virtuosity through rapid guitar riffs and complex drumming patterns, all while integrating dramatic orchestral interludes that elevate their sound to cinematic levels. The album opens with "Ode To Art (De Sepolcri)," setting the stage for a journey through themes of mortality and existential musings. In tracks like "Bloodclock" and "I Can Never Die," Fleshgod Apocalypse crafts an auditory experience that's both ferocious and majestic. Francesco Paoli's commanding vocals lead the charge, supported by Veronica Bordacchini's ethereal operatic contributions, weaving a tapestry of sound that is both hauntingly beautiful and brutally intense. The meticulous orchestration by Francesco Ferrini complements their technical prowess, creating a seamless fusion that defies genre constraints. "Opera" stands as a testament to Fleshgod Apocalypse's ability to push the envelope in the metal genre, delivering a complex yet accessible album that resonates on multiple levels. Track listing Ode To Art (De Sepolcri) I Can Never Die Pendulum Bloodclock At War With My Soul Morphine Waltz Matricide 8.21 Per Aspera Ad Astra Till Death Do Us Part Opera Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com