VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY · Venceremos | DIGIPAK CD

CD in digipak.

Background information about 'Venceremos'

On September 18, 2026, Villagers of Ioannina City return via Napalm Records with "Venceremos", a bold and immersive studio album that expands the band's sonic universe beyond its roots. Blending heavy rock, progressive heavy metal and distinct folk elements, the Greek collective deliver their most ambitious and conceptually driven work to date.

Set in a dystopian future shaped by illusion, control and fear, "Venceremos" unfolds as a journey through exile, resistance and awakening. It follows those who rise against a broken world, rejecting gods and modern kings in order to reclaim freedom and meaning. Rather than bending to trends, the band sharpen their identity - heavy, direct and intense, driven by raw and immediate energy. Ritualistic rhythms, expansive arrangements and traditional instrumentation such as bagpipes and zourna are essential elements of their sonic language. Songs like the first single "Ghosts in the Sky" introduce this world with energizing intensity, while the epic title track stands at the album's core, unfolding through dynamic shifts and a powerful build. With "Requiem", the band present the final chapter: an over seven-minute journey where progressive structures and traditional elements fully unfold. Produced by Alex Karametis and mixed by Jacob Hansen, "Venceremos" captures clarity and depth in equal measure - a powerful statement of rebellion and evolution.

For fans of:
Zeal & Ardor, Rotting Christ, Kadavar, Orange Goblin

Other Versions

BLUE LP · 37,99 € BLACK 2LP · 28,99 €

Track listing

1. Alienation
2. Home
3. Ghosts in the sky
4. Venceremos
5. The Ruiner
6. No fear
7. Here and now
8. Epitaph
9. Requiem

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com