From Loudersound.
Canadian progressive metal legends Voivod have announced they’ll release a new EP this summer.
The three-track recording is titled The End Of Dormancy and it’ll launch through Century Media Records on July 10.
The EP is centred around a new version of The Wake track The End Of Dormancy, which has been titled The End Of Dormancy (Metal Section). It has an brass section comprising of saxophone, trombone and trumpet.
he other two tracks on the EP will be live versions of the new song and The Unknown Knows, which were recorded at the Montreal Jazz Fest 2019.
Guitarist Daniel ‘Chewy’ Mongrain explains: “I initially wrote the opening riff on tour, outside, behind a club in Germany on a sunny day and recorded right away. It had that quartal harmony over a pedal point that to me evoke soundtracks of classic Roman movies when you hear the brass.
“It has a military and solemn vibe to it. When in 2019 we had the honour to be invited to play the Montreal International Jazz Festival, we all thought we could do something special in the context.
“I had the idea to do a brass arrangement and add in an extra open improvised sax solo section which doesn’t exist in the studio version. I started to write and was able to finish the arrangement in time for the rehearsal but it was so much work that I could only do one song.”
Chewy adds: “I’m so proud and happy to play in Voivod, as we can try this kind of madness and everybody in the band gets excited and motivated to do new things. It’s so fulfilling. I hope this feeling transpires into the music and that the signal gets to the receiver’s frequency!”
Vocalist Denis ‘Snake’ Belanger adds: “I must say that we had some hesitations regarding the timing of release for this very special video clip. The shoot took place in November 2019 and the scenario is pure science-fiction, but we were concerned the imagery might be insensitive in these pandemic times. In the end, we decided to proceed as planned.
“Speaking of sci-fi, the documentary The Creeping Garden had a big influence on me and was a great source of inspirations for the concept. A must watch. The slime moulds are amazing creatures and will use ingeniosity to survive. And so are humans… we’ll get through this!”
The End Of Dormancy EP is now available to pre-order in various vinyl options.
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- Voivod - Killing Technology - EX - German - vinyl LP - £25.00, $32.25, €29.75 (New Item) (arrived 20-Jun-2024 16:56)on July 27, 2024 at 12:57 am
VOIVOD Killing Technology (1987 German 7-track LP, featuring Prog leanings for the third album by the cult Canadian Metallers, glossy picture sleeve with lyric / catalogue inner. The cover displays some light general wear with a minor crease to the bottom left corner, whilst the vinyl is remains Excellent with only a handful of cosmetic surface scuffs to indicate play N0058)
- Voivod - Rrröööaaarrr - German - vinyl LP - £25.00, $32.25, €29.75 (New Item) (arrived 20-Jun-2024 16:49)on July 27, 2024 at 12:57 am
VOIVOD Rrroooaaarrr (1986 German 9-track vinyl LP, the second longplayer by the cult Canadian Metallers, showcasing some of the more Proggy elements in their sound for the first time, housed in a glossy picture sleeve with catalogue inner. Thesleeve shows creasing, although nothing too severe, whilst the vinyl has light scuffs leaving it Excellent N0040)
- Voivod - Thrashing Rage - US - 12" picture disc - £75.00, $96.75, €89.25 (New Item) (arrived 20-Jun-2024 16:40)on July 27, 2024 at 12:57 am
VOIVOD Thrashing Rage (Rare original 1986 US 4-track 12" Picture Disc EP, with a superb colour picture of these Canadian metal legends on the reverse and classic 'Away' artwork. A tough edition to find and limited, housed in a PVC sleeve. The disc remains in a 'near mint' condition - Metal's most distinctive act!)
- Voivod - Too Scared To Scream - German - 12" picture disc - £45.00, $58.05, €53.55 (New Item) (arrived 20-Jun-2024 16:35)on July 27, 2024 at 12:57 am
VOIVOD Too Scared To Scream (Rare original 1987 German limited edition 12" Picture Disc single - Recorded during the sessions for their cult album 'Killing Technology', the two songs featured haven't been available on vinyl for 30 years.The disc displays artwork designed by long standing drummer & artist Michel 'Away' Langevin. Housed in the 'Noise' logo die-cut card sleeve. The sleeve displays some minor wear whilst the disc remains in a 'near mint' condition, essential! N0085)
- Voivod - War And Pain - Canadian - vinyl LP - £125.00, $161.25, €148.75 (New Item) (arrived 11-May-2024 09:43)on July 27, 2024 at 12:57 am
VOIVOD War & Pain (1984 original Canadian 9-track LP, the blazing debut by the Nuclear Metal warriors, who specialised in shifting time signatures, dissonant guitars & lyrical themes influenced by post-apocalyptic literature, cold war politics & science fiction. This straight Thrash-er is where it all began! Lineup: Snake - Vocals [Throat Insults. Screaming. Mike Torture], Piggy - Guitar [Burning Metal Axe], Blacky - Bass [Blower Bass] & Away - Drums [Thunder Machine]. 'Away' also did all the incredible concept cover art throughout Voivod's career. The sleeve displays some edgewear and creasing but nothing drastic and comes complete with lyric inner whilst the vinyl is a nice EX/EX- with just light signs of play. A great overseas variant of this timeless classic BRC12925)
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