Isle of the Cross Release Music Video for "The Wolf"
Progressive-death metal band Isle of the Cross have unleashed their new video 'The Wolf' in support of their debut album Excelsis released this past February via Rockshots Records. The video is for tracks "The Wolf, Pt I. Invocation" and "The Wolf, Pt II. Sanctuary".
The band explains in further detail:
"The two ‘Wolf’ tracks take a little diversion from the storyline on the album in order to pay homage and deliver a message to a small parish that celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
‘The Wolf, Pt I. Invocation’ is an octagonal ritual where the leader welcomes and initiates the obliteration of the innocent minds of children. 'The Wolf, Pt II. Sanctuary' is a direct message to the small parish previously mentioned and quite timely as they celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. Though it truly is a universal message to all leaders and followers of religious sects and cults who are so violently overcome by their own self-righteous pride and arrogance; having a form of Godliness and blindly believing through their own willing enslavement that they are actually ‘serving God.’ One of the cardinal sins in the world and one radicals' are highly fond of, is the brainwashing and tormenting of an innocent mind; especially that of a child. Though redemption is never too far of a reach for any of us and so of utmost importance is the closing monologue."
Infusing a blend from the avant-garde realms of extreme, symphonic, melodic, and technical death-metal, ISLE OF THE CROSS is led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Je Schneider.
The debut full length Excelsis is a concept release based on a tale of two lovers amidst betrayal, murder and their search to reunite in the afterlife. From the immediate and vicious thrust of the opening track 'Sacrifice', the listener is quickly catapulted into an enigmatic journey of sonic power. From the furious to the melodious opuses on the album, the listener is enveloped in a dynamic exploration until the very end. At the heart of ISLE OF THE CROSS is the conveyance of depth, poignancy, and redemption through the endurance of tragedy.
Excelsis was produced, mixed and mastered by Je Schneider.
Album available at the following links:
Track Listing:
Sacrifice (4:14)
Tartarus (8:25)
Excelsis (4:35)
The Wolf, Pt. I. Invocation (1:09)
The Wolf, Pt. II. Sanctuary (7:20)
Stars (6:25)
Empyrean (7:42)
Paradigm (4:21)
Breatheia (5:57)
The 9th Circle, Pt. I. Caina (2:28)
The 9th Circle, Pt. II. Judecca (0:53)
The 9th Circle, Pt. III. Inferno (8:34)
Album Length: 1:02:04
ISLE OF THE CROSS is:
Je Schneider - Lead Songwriter & Lyricist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Vocalist
Eric Gillette - Lead Guitar
Diane Lee - Vocals
Eric Castiglia - Vocals
If you want to know if Excelsis is for you, check out my review of the album below, or through here.
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