SARKOM – new single and video out
- Posted on 15-02-2025
Photo by Ksenia Astera Hinderson
Norwegian black metal powerhouse SARKOM will release their highly anticipated fifth album, “Exceed In2 Chaos”, February 21st via Dusktone.
Now it’s time for a new single and video “ENTER AS FOOL, EXIT AS BEAST” to be released for human consumption and here’s how Unsgaard introduces the second single that premiered yesterday on No Clean Singing. Its name is “Enter As Fool – Exit As Beast.”
“All great albums must have an instant banger, right? I remember I heard a rock song from the early 2000s with that beat, and I instantly decided that I had to make a song with the same beat. I mean, it can’t go wrong with that «disco beat»…
So based on that particular beat, I decided that this would be the album’s “banger” even before I had written a single riff. So I set some goals for the song which was basically a pace around 140 bpm, no blast beats, nothing too complicated, not too many riffs, no slow parts – it had to have an ongoing groove through the whole song, and preferably around 4 minutes long. Then I picked up the guitar and had some beers, and I guess the rest is history…
The song turned out exactly the way I imagined and there’s nothing I would do differently. This is also probably one of the songs on the album where I’m most satisfied with the lyrical arrangement. With such a groove, the vocals also had to be «on fire» and rather fast paced. The result, in my humble opinion, is that you get a top notch black metal infected rock song and it was the obvious choice to release as a single!”
A furious masterpiece, “Exceed In2 Chaos” stands as a seamless follow-up to their 2016 release, “Anti-Cosmic Art”. While many bands adhere strictly to their roots and traditions, SARKOM boldly pushes boundaries, thriving on innovation. The result? A truly unique and intricate album from start to finish.
Building on their legacy, “Exceed In2 Chaos” masterfully blends the glorious traditions of Norwegian black metal with bold new elements. The album explores dissonances, piercing grooves, varied rhythmic structures, and unexpected twists, delivering a rich and dynamic tracklist. Always forward-thinking, SARKOM redefines their sound with this release, proving that their innovative spirit remains as fierce as ever. Each track reflects the band’s commitment to artistic growth, ensuring a listening experience that is both intense and refreshing.
Prepare for chaos… Prepare for SARKOM!
Pre-order: https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/album/exceed-in2-chaos
Tracklist:
1. Exceed In2 Chaos
2. Enter As Fool, Exit As Beast
3. Prime Time Suicide
4. Spectral Prophet In A Demonized Dream
5. Be[lie]ve
6. Bottomfeeders
7. Chasing Ghosts
8. Commit To Total Genocide (LP exclusive)
9. Nemesis
Line-up:
Unsgaard – Vocals
Galaaen – Lead guitars
Somby – Rhythm guitars / bass
Dominator – Drums
Credits:
Mixed by Jonas Jönsson at Studio LV5
Mastered by Roger Bergsten at Nevo Studios
Photo by Ksenia Astera Hinderson
Artwork in collaboration with Cursed Art
SARKOM