Chilliwack, BC, Canada's Medevil’s progressive and powerful metal has reached new heights with their second album, which is now up for pre-order and will be fully released in April. Those who pre-order the album now on Bandcamp will be treated to the single “The Signal”, a venture into more progressive territory than they have before.
They go into detail about the track:
“This is the first song we could consider being an ‘epic’ on the album. This is also the first song to feature Ken Schellenberg’s orchestral elements. ‘The Signal’ is a dynamic blend of heavy emotion and a delicate atmosphere. The lyrics are about looking for signs of issues or problems in your life, with themes of hospitals and life/death.”
Compared to their first album, 2016’s Conductor Of Storms, which was comparatively much simpler lyrically, melodically, and rhythmically, they have pulled a lot more inspiration from progressive bands, and the soundscapes have a lot more depth than they’ve had in the past.
When it comes to song selection, most of the songs came up during the break between albums and were added to the album based solely on the band’s excitement about them. Some other tracks were pulled up from musical experiments that felt like they added some much-needed colour to the overall tracklist. While they don’t currently have other songs recorded, they are still actively working on new music for the future.
Mirror In The Darkness is dedicated to the passing of Medevil's drummer and friend Chris Malcolmson whose drums are recorded on the album. It is recommended listening for fans of Metal Church, Accept, and Baroness.
“The Signal” teaser:
Mirror In The Darkness comes out on April 7, 2023. Preorder on Bandcamp and receive the digital download of "The Signal".
Tracklisting:
“Dead Before Birth”
“Among Thieves”
“Pray For Me”
“The Signal”
“Smoke And Mirrors”
“Weight Of The Crown”
“Mirror In The Darkness”
“Gateways”
“Veiled”
“No Peace In Rest”
"Among Thieves" lyric video:
Medevil live:
March
11 - New Westminster, BC - Bully's Studio
24 – Chilliwack, BC – Flashback Brewing Co. (Album Listening Party)
April
13 – Vancouver, BC – Fox Cabaret – Hyperspace Metal Fest
(Photo – Matthew Collingwood)
