Soen - Monarch (Official Video)

New Album, Imperial: https://smarturl.it/SOENIMPERIAL The provocative, imperious and engaging Swedish-based metal group SOEN unveil the captivating yet unnerving video for ‘Monarch’ today, taken from their fifth album, IMPERIAL, set for release via Silver Lining Music on January 29th 2021. Founder members Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums), along with Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards and guitar), Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel (bass) and Cody Ford (lead guitar) are an undeniable cypher for all the issues and emotions which swirl around us. With its epic, dynamic tale alluding to men raised in aggression and sent to war, ‘Monarch’ commences with a stomping crushing riff that is perfectly juxtaposed with moments of pure majestic melodic bliss. “‘Monarch’ is an epic, dynamic song about the traditional attributes of mankind. The belief that showing compassion and kindness is a sign of weakness.” explains Lopez. “The lack of direction and guidance in society is turning younger generations into violent and destructive creatures,” furthers Ekelöf “because they are living in an age where bullies are kings and the rest are prey” On the making of the video, Lopez comments: “Making videos is a difficult task because it means that you need to hand over the control of your music to someone on the outside. You want to make a video that not only represents the lyrical content but that also captures the atmosphere and emotion of the song and for that you need to find a producer that has the capability of understanding and transforming all these words and notes into images and I think we found the right person in Daniele Zed Berretta… It was a pleasure to work with him and we’re very happy with how the video turned out.” Video Credits: Videoclip Concept: TERRA (http://www.welcometoterra.com) Direction & Post Production: Videns Studios Production: Videns Studios (http://www.videns-studios.com) Set #1, Light in a Room Studios. SW Camera Operator: Staffan övgård fsf Assistant: Jonathan Scherzenlehner Set #2, In & Out Studio, IT Camera Operator: Vincenzo Mario Cristi Cinematography: Paolo Loli Starring: Fabrizio Bordignon VFX Artists: Daniele Zed Berretta Lorenzo Saponetta Stefano Alfonsi Paolo Luciani Valerio Met Cortese Alessandro Minardi Kevin Grace Leonardo Rivera 3D Artists: Lorenzo Saponetta Valerio Carbone Benedetta Lareri Michael Staak Produced by Iñaki Marconi and the band, IMPERIAL was mixed and mastered by Kane Churko, who has worked with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and Bob Dylan, IMPERIAL is an album which will engage the listener immediately and sustain long after this crazy time has passed, its rich details destined to make it a classic metal album of this era. Excited to bring the new material on the road, SOEN recently announced the first leg of their IMPERIAL European Tour 2021, which will kick-off in the Spring in Oslo, Norway. More dates to be announced soon; tickets and additional information available at this location Tour Dates: 6 April - John Dee, Oslo - Norway 7 April - Pustervik, Gothenburg - Sweden 8 April - Posten, Odense - Denmark 9 April - Hellraiser, Leipzig - Germany 10 April - Proxima, Warsaw - Poland 11 April - Fraanz, Berlin - Germany 13 April - Colos Saal, Aschaffenburg - Germany 14 April - Z7, Pratteln - Switzerland 15 April - Backstage Halle, Munich - Germany 16 April - Revolver Club, San Donà di Piave - Italy 17 April - Largo Venue, Rome - Italy 20 April - Magazzini Generali, Milan - Italy 21 April - Luxor, Cologne - Germany 22 April - o2 Academy Islington, London - United Kingdom 23 April - Melkweg, Amsterdam - The Netherlands 25 April - Logo, Hamburg - Germany 28 April - Klubben, Stockholm - Sweden 30 April - Olympia, Tampere - Finland 1 May - Tavastia, Helsinki - Finland IMPERIAL will be released on January 29th 2021, via Silver Lining Music. Available as a CD Digipak, Vinyl Album, digital formats and special D2C bundles. IMPERIAL Track Listing: 1. Lumerian 2. Deceiver 3. Monarch 4. Illusion 5. Antagonist 6. Modesty 7. Dissident 8. Fortune IMPERIAL CREDITS: All songs written by SOEN Produced and recorded by Iñaki Marconi Vocal editing by Ricardo Borges Vocals on track 1 to 5 and drums recorded and produced by David Castillo Mixed and mastered by Kane Churko Cover design by Enrique Zabala Art Design by Wriliya Cover photo by Mark Laita SOEN: Joel Ekelöf – Vocals / Martin Lopez – Drums / Lars Enok Åhlund – Keyboards and Guitar / Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel – Bass / Cody Ford – Lead Guitar FOLLOW SOEN: www.facebook.com/SOENMusic www.twitter.com/SOENmusic www.instagram.com/SOENmusic www.SOENmusic.com

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