SOULFLY will release its twelfth album, “Totem”, on August 5 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2018’s “Ritual” was recorded at Platinum Underground in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino and Arthur Rizk with assistance from John Powers. Produced by front-man Max Cavalera alongside Arthur Rizk (KREATOR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, CODE ORANGE),the LP boasts guest appearances from John Powers (ETERNAL CHAMPION),Chris Ulsh (POWER TRIP),and John Tardy (OBITUARY). Rizk was also responsible for playing lead guitar on the record. The artwork for the album was created by James Bousema.
The official lyric video for the album’s first single, “Superstition”, created by Aimed & Framed alongside 3D character artist Álvar Gómez Padilla, can be seen below.
Max Cavalera comments: “‘Totem’ is a celebration of the spiritual nature. It was a two-year journey writing with [my son and SOULFLY drummer]Zyon. This album is about all the joy, the fun and the anger in metal.”
“Totem” track listing:
1. Superstition
2. Scouring The Vile
3. Filth Upon Filth
4. Rot In Pain
5. The Damage Done
6. Totem
7. Ancestors
8. Ecstasy Of Gold
9. Soulfly XII
10. Spirit Animal
“Totem” will be available in the following formats:
- CD Jewelcase
- Blue Cassette (Limited to 300)
- Long Box
- CD Jewelcase
- Sticker
- Pin
- Vinyl
- Black
- Gold
- Bundle
- Album Shirt
- CD Jewelcase
