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.
Underground icon, extreme metal trailblazer, third world warrior, and leader of a diverse and dedicated tribe, Max Cavalera not only survives but thrives, blasting out riff after killer riff. The same voice, body, and spirit which launched SOULFLY in 1997 summons impossibly heavy noise to this day. Today, the band releases their second single entitled, “Scouring The Vile” which features John Tardy of OBITUARY. Check out the track video below.
Max Cavalera comments,‘“’Scouring the Vile’ is SOULFLY’s personal f**k you letter to cancer! The lyrics are angered by the loss of loved ones. It was amazing to share the vocals with an old veteran, John Tardy of OBITUARY.“
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
