Progressive metal outfit TAKING BALFOUR have offered up their new single “Neptune” from their upcoming sophomore album Dawn of Polaris, due outon October 21st, 2022. With a newly completed line-up and having offered an additional tantalizing taste with the album’s first single “The Watcher and The Witness“, TAKING BALFOUR bring electric riffs, dynamic instrumental textures and catchy hooks.
Stream “Neptune” here: https://youtu.be/uD2oShnONBw
The band comments on “Neptune”: “Throughout the history of mankind, the idea of peace and unity has never been achieved on a global scale. War, genocide, poverty, has kept us divided as far back as we have been able to record it. ‘Neptune’ is the story of our struggle as one. The pain, loss, and hurt we have caused each other throughout the years of being on this planet; this place we call home.”
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