EXILED HOPE, the blackened power metal project of Sofia Frasz has re-released her track “Altar of Moloch” on all streaming platforms. The song is from her upcoming album Apocrypha, which will be released in mid-2024.
” ‘Altar Of Moloch’ represents a pivotal moment in both the story of ‘Apocrypha’ and the debut album, ‘Exiled Hope.’ It references the ending of the debut album when Hope is sacrificed so that the city’s corrupt leaders can attain immortality by feeding off her life essence and that of others in the city. Up to this point in the story of Apocrypha, the protagonist has been tempted to embrace the same power that the now-fallen city leaders enjoy, without knowing about its true origins and the secret ritual sacrifices that now maintain it. “Altar Of Moloch” is the point in his journey where he finally discovers the true nature of that power and is horrified by what he is about to do. Demonic entities taunt him throughout the song and try to convince him that he would be weak if he rejected the immortality they offer.”
Listen on Spotify/Apple Music: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/exiledhope/altar-of-moloch-feat-imperator-mortem-2
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T45Hdch9qbs?si=53wt3SjfqZ2j9CZA
Purchase on Bandcamp: https://exiledhope.bandcamp.com/track/altar-of-moloch-feat-imperator-mortem
About EXILED HOPE:
Multi-instrumentalist Sofia Frasz established EXILED HOPE in 2019, and draws musical inspiration from the likes of AVANTASIA, NIGHTWISH, KAMELOT and CRADLE OF FILTH to name a few. EXILED HOPE’s releases all take place in the same fictional universe and combine to form a dark fantasy metal opera. Each album centers on a character dealing with both an internal and external conflict in this world, and the lyrics explore how they navigate those conflicts. This is intended to provide some kind of escapism through the lyrical worldbuilding, while still keeping the songs grounded in real, relatable emotions despite their fantastical setup. EXILED HOPE is working towards the next album, Apocrypha, due to be released in late 2024. Through EXILED HOPE, Sofia has composed music for two short films, Hallowed Paths and What Happens After Midnight, and has collaborated with UK melodeath outfit STEEL FORGE.
EXILED HOPE is:
Sofia Frasz – all instruments and all vocals
Social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legally_metal/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdZNNjK9ieVITFmcplPs1hA
Bandcamp: https://exiledhope.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/024Bd5ViU3F8gRFe9lnCth
Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/exiled-hope-virtual-merch-booth/
