Undertow "Reap The Storm" out now; new video "I Turn To You" revealed
UNDERTOW, a name that stands and guarantees intense, timeless and high-grade metal, since their foundation in 1993. Pure energy, a decent aggression and catchy melodies are the main trademarks of their highly emotional sound. On their upcoming new studio album »Reap The Storm«, all those elements are even more foregrounded and accomplish a heavy monster, which is released today, both on CD and vinyl, by their new label El Puerto Records/Soulfood.
Today, UNDERTOW release their new video clip of the hymn "I Turn To You", a cover version of the Mel C. classic from the year 2000.
"I was always fascinated by that song", says vocalist Joachim Baschin. "It's one of the few numbers that I always wanted to cover at some point. The idea to realize the track in a Doom Metal version, melancholic and brutal, ever fascinated me... and I think that we succeeded pretty well!"
""Zero Type X" is about dictators and slavedrivers who use and abuse people for their system, which happens on a daily, small and large basis, around the world", commented vocalist Joachim Baschin on the critical text. Musically, UNDERTOW take a step in a new direction on the track as well. "We've tried to break new ground and bring more modern elements in. The catchy chorus is accompanied by a catchy guitar harmony, which pushes the song a lot", reveals the founding member.
Frontman Joachim Baschin comments: "Trails For The Blind" was the first song we have written for the new record and it became a cornerstone for the creative process of the new album. The sophisticated guitar melodies developed an earworm character and the whole band whistled constantly parts of it. The lyrics are written by our former bassist Tom, while I had the basic idea. It's about how mobile phones or game consoles affect our lives and take our freedom to realize the real important things in life. It puts us in chains... if you get influenced by it too much, what is obviously the case for many of us today."
Tracklist “Reap The Storm”:
01. Floating
02. Zero Type X
03. Reap The Storm
04. Empire
05. Thieves & Liars
06. Crown Of Scars
07. 11 Hours
08. Trails For The Blind
09. Burdened
10. I Turn To You
11. Dunning Krueger
You can order the CD and Vinyl (black and golden) at the El Puerto Shop: https://shop.el-puerto-records.com/de/bands/undertow.html?___store=de
The eleven tracks on »Reap The Storm« were mixed and produced by Roger Grüninger (HACKNEYED, END OF GREEN a.o) at the Studio 141 in Schwäbisch Hall (South Germany), who already worked with the band on their previous albums »Don’t Pray To The Ashes« and »In Deepest Silence«. Mastering was dony by Achim Köhler (AMON AMARTH, PRIMAL FEARa.o.), while the artwork and booklet was created by Björn Gooßes of Killustrations (KVELERTAK, SODOM a.o.).
