Hei’An - neues Album veröffentlicht
Slovenian Post-Metalcore band Hei’An's new album "Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye" out via Blood Blast Distribution.
Watch "Liberated" here: https://youtu.be/uIHJeXsjN8o
Stream and order "Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye" here: https://nfan.link/heian
Hei’An’s frontman, Matic Blagonič, comments on the album:
“Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye delves into situations influenced by external factors: people, society, genetics, etc. Although not a concept album per se, it has a clear common thread throughout. I’ve overcome the mental barriers that made me write ambiguously in the past and aimed for brutal honesty and vulnerability in these new songs.
Lyrically, the album covers themes such as my battle with multiple sclerosis, societal issues, personal rejection due to my sexuality, and geopolitical fears. Musically, it’s a huge leap forward, refining the band’s existing sound and introducing fresh elements to create a uniquely “Hei’An” style. Each song addresses a “ghost” from my story, with the moral being that we should all strive to let go and move forward by “kissing those ghosts goodbye”, if we can.”
Regarding the new single, he adds:
“Liberated was written early during the album’s creation, ironically being a significant departure from our previous sound while incorporating elements reminiscent of our debut album, imago. It blends electronic pop with post-metal, packaged in a modern rock/metal style. Lyrically, it’s one of the most positive songs on the album, focusing on the cathartic and liberating experience of creating music and art. This process has helped me process emotions and thoughts, transforming from mere self-expression into a vital tool for personal growth.”
Hei’An is a five-piece post-metalcore band from Slovenia whose unique sound blends elements from various metal, rock, pop, and electronic music styles. Their deeply emotional and impactful songs are packed with intimate moments and massive segments.
They released their debut album, imago, via SAOL in November 2022. To follow up on the album’s success, the band flew to the world-famous EastWest Studios in Los Angeles to record live versions of four songs from imago with a string quartet from the LA Philharmonic. The resulting EP, Live at EastWest Studios, came out in October 2023.
Since their first-ever, sold-out release show at the cult Slovenian venue Kino Šiška in early 2023, Hei’An has performed across Europe and at some of the prominent metal festivals and music industry events worldwide, such as 70000 Tons of Metal, MetalDays, ProgPower EU, Eurosonic, and MENT Ljubljana.
Hei’An’s sophomore full-length album, Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye, was produced by the band and Randy Slaugh (Architects, The Amity Affliction), mixed by Joseph McQueen (From Ashes to New, Bad Wolves) and Zakk Cervini (Bring Me the Horizon, Architects) and mastered by Ted Jensen.
To celebrate this milestone, Hei’An will give special concerts two nights in a row in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on October 24th and 25th, at a festival they’re organizing in partnership with Dirty Skunks and Earsplitter Booking. Bands Pavlov, Arklight, Martina Et Al., and From Ashes are also slated to perform at the event.
LINE-UP:
Matic Blagonič - clean vocals
Aljaž Novak - harsh vocals
Matevž Počič - guitar
Peter Smrdel - bass
Gaj Bostič - drums
ONLINE:
https://www.instagram.com/heianofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0kRX8Kvb9vrNd-TwBxcpA
https://www.tiktok.com/@heianofficial
https://open.spotify.com/artist/272jHsiHd63N6g8TXds665
https://linktr.ee/heianofficial
"Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye" ALBUM TRACKLIST
1. Aberration
2. My Harness
3. What a Shame
4. To Let You Down
5. Dearest
6. Beneath the Sinking Moon
7. Undertow
8. Make Me Want to Leave You
9. Liberated
10. What Do You Have to Save?
Quelle: Oktober Promotion