When the gates of the world slammed shut in 2020, German metal spearheads, Caliban, focused their energies in the studio. The results were nothing short of prolific: at first, “Zeitgeister,” a collection of classic Caliban songs re-done in their native German, but more importantly, a brand-new album, “Dystopia.”
The title track, “Dystopia (feat. Christoph Wieczorek of Annisokay)” is out now. See the video, directed by Witzki Visions, below.
Andreas Dörner (vocals) comments the track: “’Dystopia’ is about the world being fake. Who are you in this world, or especially in the technological / digital age behind our screens where you can be anyone. The song is feat. Christoph Wieczorek of Annisokay on vocals.”
The approach to Dystopia was instinctive and organic. The result was simply darker and heavier. A state of the world address and a sign of these locked-down times. The band members worked in relative isolation, not being able to meet up for writing sessions. Ideas were passed around via the internet. Yet, the anxiety and angst they were all feeling came through. Hence the opening line of the album title track and war-cry: “Welcome Dystopia – Come show me who you are!” Amidst the anger and sonic wreckage, there’s still a ghost of hopefulness as the band searches for identity, solidarity and ultimately rising from dystopian ashes. A long running fixture in the European metal scene, Caliban have reemerged with a furious vision for these dark days. Welcome Dystopia.
Caliban is:
- Andreas Dörner / vocals
- Marco Schaller / bass
- Denis Schmidt / guitar
- Marc Görtz / guitar
- Patrick Grün / drums
