Out Now! Saudi Thrash Metal DUNE Unleashes Blistering EP “Years Of Chains”
Get ready to experience the raw power thrash metal, infused with cultural influences in the debut EP from Saudi Arabia’s DUNE. “Years Of Chains” clocks in at a succinct 18 minutes, with four tracks, each full of tasty riffs, engaging vocals, and a variety of metal elements that keep listeners engaged and offer something new every playthrough. The EP is a testament to the band's relentless pursuit of heavy music with an aggressive feel and heavy melodies. DUNE shares their excitement for the release:
“Years of Chains” is an EP that we wrote years ago but didn’t get a chance to properly record due to multiple difficulties coming our way, after years we have chosen a list of the songs from the originals we have for the EP. The recording process was fun yet we looked for perfection to make the songs as we imagined them with the best quality that we could make.”
Known for their unique fusion of thrash metal with djent, nu metal, oriental, and groove metal influences, DUNE's sound is a sonic journey that defies traditional genre boundaries. The EP artwork represents the struggles that we all have, having parts of the lyrics from each song pouring into the skull head and then pouring from the eyes and mouth, a representation of struggles and spiral into madness and to a dark place
“Years Of Chains” explores themes around culture, urban legends, and personal issues, providing listeners with a unique perspective on heavy music. DUNE's commitment to delivering an intense and fun experience with raging tones is evident in every track on the EP and is suitable for those who enjoy Testament, Slayer, Pantera, and Metallica.
Dune's new EP “Years Of Chains” is now available as of May 31, 2024, on all digital platforms at https://linktr.ee/dune.0fficial
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4e62mYg
Lyric Video - “Refuge” - https://youtu.be/2Wvo9FQ4EWU
Lyric Video - “Reject” - https://youtu.be/0pOQjql7KdI
Track Listing:
1. Sieve - 4:41
2. Reject - 5:06
3. Insidious - 4:28
4. Refuge - 4:35
EP Length: 18:52
More info: https://instagram.com/dune.0fficial
"Galloping thrash metal from Saudi Arabia, Refuge is taken from Dune's first ever EP, Years Of Chains, which arrives next month. Incredibly, 2024 marks the twentieth anniversary of Dune's formation, so whether you've been into them for a while or are new to their particular brand of noise, there's no bad time to get on board. Refuge may be a little rough around the edges, but there's no arguing with those riffs!"- Metal Hammer
"There is a moment during "Years of Chains" where Dune vocalist Samer Nakhala lets fly with a scream which could have been lifted from any mid-90s Slayer recording. Elsewhere throughout this four-track effort, Dune takes you on a trip combining old-school and modern thrash metal. Like the scream, you can pick out plenty of influences such as Pantera and Slayer throughout these eighteen minutes while lyrically, the band explore a world of dark thoughts and aggression. All combined, "Years of Chains" is a veritable feast of punchy thrash for those who like to bang their hands." - V13.net
