Death… our inevitable ruin that calls for us sooner or later. Many who are fortunate enough to temporarily escape its fatal clutches experience life-altering changes, finding renewed purpose, a rejuvenated creative spirit, and a reawakening of the soul. Such is the story for FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE frontman Francesco Paoli, who in 2021 was involved in a tragic mountain climbing accident that left him clinging to life with years of recovery ahead, ultimately inspiring the band’s first music in years.
Today marks the monumental return of Paoli and the Italian symphonic metal giants FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE as the band releases their first new music since the devastating accident. Inspired by the horrific event, the new single “Pendulum” swings with intense ferocity and baroque classical movements, seething with anguished pain.
Commenting on the song, Paoli says: “This is the first song we’ve released since my ‘dance’ with death back in August 2021. It’s obvious that such a life-changing event would have affected our music. It took a toll on me, physically and mentally, and sharing my experience is also part of my healing process. ‘Pendulum’ is just the opening chapter of a bigger story, which is yet to be told…”
Mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated producer Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, EPICA, ARCH ENEMY), “Pendulum” encapsulates all the core elements that FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are known for: sheer violence, majestic orchestrations, and soaring operatic melodies. The stunning artwork was created by Italian artist Ludovico Cioffi.
The new single is accompanied by a stunning music video directed by Martina L. McLean (GHOST, OCEANA). Watch it here:
Paoli adds about the video: “The music video, realized by visionary Italian director Martina L. McLean, turned my unfortunate incident into a monumental visual experience, an awe-inspiring blend of obscure symbolism, surreal architectures, and nightmarish mythological creatures. It perfectly portrays the struggle and desperation of that day, a day of defeat… but also the day of my rebirth.”
Stream “Pendulum”: https://fga.bfan.link/pendulum
About FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE:
Born in 2007, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE quickly established itself among the leaders of symphonic death metal. With five critically acclaimed full-length albums and countless worldwide tours and festival performances.
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE joined Nuclear Blast Records in 2011 and went on to release seminal records: “Agony” (2011), “King” (2016), and their most recent, the highly praised “Veleno” (2019).
Following the release of their 2020 EP, “No,” the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the world, bringing things to a halt. Soon after, the band’s frontman and mastermind, Francesco Paoli, was involved in a near-death climbing accident, resulting in years of recovery and the band’s temporary hiatus.
In 2023, the band emerged back full force, commanding audiences on tours throughout Europe, with their eyes set on their next, life-affirming record to be released later this year.
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