Progressive metal outfit TAKING BALFOUR are streaming a lyric video from their new single “Awakening”. The song is taken from their upcoming album Dawn of Polaris, due outon October 21st, 2022.
Stream the lyric video for “Awakening” here: https://youtu.be/K1IDcHe2NyA
The band comments. “Awakening was one of the last songs that was written for Dawn of Polaris. As we started writing this song, almost immediately I knew the direction I wanted it to go, especially when it came to the theme and lyrics. Awakening is based off a question we have asked ourselves from the beginning of time; are we alone in this universe? Throughout history this topic has been heavily debated and recorded through art, literature, sightings, and has been a controversial topic for decades. Will we ever have the answer? Do you believe? Whatever your thoughts may be, it’s definitely one of the great mysteries of this world and universe we live in.”
More about TAKING BALFOUR:
Formed in 2019, the Canadian quintet released their debut self-titled album in 2020. Drawing creative inspiration from old school, nu metal along with progressive rock and metal, TAKING BALFOUR create a wall of sound comprised of powerful percussion, thundering bass and epic guitar riffage, all accompanied by compelling synths and piano. “Echoes” is a beautifully haunting introduction to the album, building up anticipation ahead of the heavy thrills of “Neptune”. A gothic a seductive tone manifests in “Awakening”, while “Lightyears Away” explores contrasting sections of a serene, soaring nature, and high intensity. Blues and funk influences run through Dawn of Polaris with “The Jester’s Fool” and “T.O.A.D.” prominently incorporating these musical styles. Each track ventures down a different path of TAKING BALFOUR’s sound, revealing something new at every turn. The convergence of these elements is found in the concluding “Purge of Darkness”. From driving percussion and delicate lead melodies, to immersive atmospheres and an explosive breakdown, this finale goes out with a bang.
TAKING BALFOUR elevate their music by exploring beyond the typical boundaries of metal. Breaking out synthesizers and organ parts alongside the metal instrumentation, the band produce a fiery sound with unceasing impact.
TAKING BALFOUR is:
Spencer Gill – Lead Vocals
Noah Anderson – Guitar, backup vocals
Orion Park – Bass guitar
Tim Paty – Drums
Zachary Culp – Keys/Samples
Links:
Website: https://www.takingbalfour.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takingbalfourofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takingbalfour/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uqb5H55aTZDUk1_dS0aJw
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakingBalfour
Dawn of Polaris Track List:
1. Echoes
2. Neptune
3. The Watcher and The Witness
4. Awakening
5. The Jester’s Fool
6. Polaris
7. Touch and Go
8. Lightyears Away
9. T.O.A.D.
10. Purge of Darkness