Italian symphonic death metal maestros Fleshgod Apocalypse have released the music video for, ‘Morphine Waltz’, taken from their just-released studio album, “Opera”. The baroque operatic band’s 6th record is a ferocious collection of intense, volatile tracks directly inspired by frontman Francesco Paoli’s 2021 near-fatal mountain climbing accident.
Commenting on the track Paoli says: “‘Morphine Waltz’, THE visionary song par excellence, has a much deeper meaning, which goes beyond its lysergic atmosphere. It’s actually a true anthem to science, which once again has proved itself to be the only reality that counts. But this track is also a perfect demonstration that our new line-up is on a whole new level, showcasing Veronica’s amazing versatility besides Eugene’s and Fabio’s insane technical skills.“
“After a few cinematic music videos, we wanted to pay tribute to another essential, if not the most important, dimension for the band: the stage. Delivering intense and truly theatrical live performances allows us to create a direct, unbreakable bond with our fans. And our upcoming North American tour will be our most theatrical ever. Let’s not waste any more time with words and let the music speak for itself. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the ‘Opera’!”
“Opera” is structured like a 10-act theatrical piece, as the title itself, draws a clear thread with the everlasting tradition of Italian classical music theater combining it with the epic brutality of death and symphonic metal, which has become their trademark sound.
Mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Epica, Arch Enemy), “Opera” definitely marks another step forward for the band, incorporating new suggestions into that unique blend that Fleshgod Apocalypse are renowned for: sheer violence, majestic orchestrations, and soaring melodies. Such an ambitious musical endeavor called for an equally impressive artwork, a team effort between two arising Italian talents (artist extraordinaire Felicita Fiorini and visionary photographer Francesco Esposito), following the path traced by baroque painters like Caravaggio and Artemisia Gentileschi. The cover art portrays Veronica as Music, a superior entity that defeats the social and artistic decay of modern age.
With this new record, Fleshgod Apocalypse are setting the bar even higher than before, pioneering what looks like a completely new sub-genre that might be called “Opera Metal”: an unprecedented mix of extreme music and theatrical elements.
Fleshgod Apocalypse also recently announced their return to North America in support of the impending release for a co-headline tour with Shadow of Intent, and support acts Ingested, The Zenith Passage, and Disembodied Tyrant, which kicks off September 14th in Cleveland, OH and wraps on October 15th in Denver, CO.
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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Tour Dates:
9/14 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
9/15 – Chicago, IL – Metro
9/16 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
9/18 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
9/19 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
9/20 – Montreal, QC – L’Olympia
9/21 – Ottawa, ON – Brass Monkey
9/22 – Worcester, MA – New England Metal & Hardcore Festival
9/23 – Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
9/25 – Reading, PA – Reverb
9/26 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
9/27 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
9/28 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
9/29 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
10/01 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
10/02 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
10/03 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
10/04 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
10/05 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
10/06 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
10/08 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
10/09 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
10/10 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
10/11 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
10/12 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
10/13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
10/15 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
