SKELATOR Release Video for New Single: "Good Day To Die"
Epic Speed Metallers SKELATOR have released a lyric video for the first single, "Good Day To Die," from forthcoming EP Blood Empire.
Check out the video at youtu.be/flltOMjU80Y. The single is also available to stream and purchase on Bandcamp.
The Blood Empire EP was recorded in September and October 2021 at the band’s rehearsal studio and home studios. The album was mixed by guitarist Robbie Houston, with mastering by Collin Jordan of The Boiler Room Mastering. The cover art was created by Max Nazaryan.
Like so many of their contemporaries, SKELATOR’s 2020 plans — including a tour in support of their 2019 Cyber Metal album — were thwarted by the pandemic. It prompted the band to hunker down and focus on new material while also dealing with a lineup change.
“We had the framework of a song called ‘Vengeance’ which later became ‘The First Empire’,’ says guitarist Rob Steinway. “This song was our catalyst for the rest of the songs that appear on the EP. During the first bit of 2020, we parted ways with our bassist and had our friend Leona [Hayward] join. Most of 2020 and 2021 were spent working on songs remotely, exchanging files, and recording demos until restrictions in our area were eased and we were able to rehearse in person again and actually record. After completing the music for 'The First Empire’, we began working on ‘Good Day To Die’ as our second song, which went through several revisions as well but was also the first songs that had completely written music and lyrics before we even played through the entire thing in person as a group. ‘Deeds Of Honor’ and ‘Bloodwine’ were written and finished at the same time.”
Steinway describes Blood Empire as “less futuristic” sounding than Cyber Metal; drawing influence from the epic heavy metal and thrash influenced sounds of SKELATOR’s early releases and also notes the production is less pristine. Vocalist Jason Conde-Houston notes that Cyber Metal was inspired by German power metal bands GAMMA RAY, GRAVE DIGGER and PRIMAL FEAR with sci-fi and ’80s movies, whereas Blood Empire tackles new
lyrical themes.
“The EP is straight-up inspired by Klingon lore from the entire ‘Star Trek’ franchise,” he says. “It’s a bit more primitive in nature, but still with some very technical skills involved. I’d say that the two epic journeys will impress more than we have in the past.”
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