Finnish juggernaut of melodic death metal, Hagalas, has released their first single from the upcoming album "Mentes Reae." The track is titled "Domesticated Violence"
The "Mentes Reae" album was recorded during 2023 and will be released as a physical edition on May 31, 2024, through Inverse Records. As for streaming platforms, the album will be gradually available in its entirety starting from early autumn 2024. The album's theme revolves around mental health and its complex facets, and it goes without saying that this theme is more relevant now than ever before. Alongside the band, Samuli Raappana (Tuuliajo) participated in the recordings and mixing, while Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios) handled the mastering.
The choice of the first single release aligns perfectly with the album's theme. As its name suggests, it addresses domestic violence and the resulting trauma, questioning how much an individual can endure before something irreversible happens?
The song is available on streaming platforms, and a lyric video has been created, which can be viewed on Inverse Records' and the band's channels.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer etc.): https://push.fm/fl/hagalas-domesticatedviolence
Check the lyric video: https://youtu.be/I8qC0sf8t6k
"Mentes Reae" album can be pre-ordered from Inverse's online store as well as Recordshop X for the release day.
https://inverse-records.myshopify.com/products/hagalas-mentes-reae-cd
https://www.recordshopx.com/artist/hagalas/mentes_reae/#923846
Hagalas lineup:
Kalle Korhonen: Vocals
Antti Huovila: Guitar
JM Helenius: Guitar
Ville Uimi: Bass
Teemu Kankainen: Drums
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1. Domesticated Violence
ISRC: FI3FC2447907
Composers: JM Helenius, Antti Huovila, Kalle Korhonen, Ville Uimi, Teemu Kankainen
Lyrics: Kalle Korhonen