They were largely inspired by the “ongoing pandemic” and it’s “resulting impact.” The album’s subject matter is all about what has being going on over the last couple years and how, as a whole, we’ve come together. He goes on to talk about the lyrical content that will be focused upon on the album. “I come from the Freddie Mercury school when it comes to vocals and layering and backgrounds and things of that nature…But this is about really less is more.” A big goal of the album was to match up with their other albums, impact wise, but to do so with a new toned down style. There will be a bigger focus on traditional instruments such as guitar, drums and bass rather than on orchestras, synths and layers. The band will really being showing off their musical skills that they’ve developed over the years on this album. The trailer comes off as ominous and mysterious, a perfect introduction to what’s to come.Īccording to Smith, the new LP will be more “stripped down” and low-key. Along with this, a futuristic sounding instrumental plays. Within the teaser there are a series of symbols, which are later revealed to be letters of the alphabet. Recently, the band has released a short teaser trailer that reveals their upcoming seventh album.

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