Danish psychedelic rock trio The Sonic Dawn announces new album »Phantom« on Heavy Psych Sounds; stream first single »Iron Bird« now!

Copenhagen, Denmark based acid rockers The Sonic Dawn have announced their fifth full-length album, »Phantom«, which will be released on May 10th, 2024 via Heavy Psych Sounds.

Listen to the album’s first single »Iron Bird« below!

Tracklist:
01. 21st Century Blues
02. Iron Bird
03. Think It Over
04. Nothing Can Live Here
05. Dreams Of Change
06. Pan Am
07. Transatlantique
08. Scorpio
09. Micro Cosmos In A Drp
10. Friend

Courtesy of Purple Sage PR:

Danish psychedelic rock stalwarts The Sonic Dawn return with their fifth studio album »Phantom« this May 10th on Heavy Psych Sounds, and unveil its bluesy first track »Iron Bird« alongside worldwide preorders today.

»Phantom« is the fifth album by The Sonic Dawn, unfolding as a journey through 10 acid rock tracks that absorb the impressions of a world gone mad. Reflecting on the album’s themes, singer and guitarist Emil Bureau notes, “When we sing about killing machines in the sky and the 21st-century blues, I think many will be able to relate. We’re here to say that mankind has a future on this planet if we want one.”

Stream The Sonic Dawn’s new track »Iron Bird« on The Obelisk!

Diverging from their earlier work, The Sonic Dawn embraces a more raw and heavy sound on several tracks, complementing the dark themes. Simultaneously, their signature melodic psychedelia weaves moments of sonic grace into the tapestry. »Phantom«, true to its name, oscillates between horror and reassuring beauty, akin to a fever dream where reality is clung to by a single thread. “Every song, line, and solo is delivered with intention and intensity. I hope people will receive it as we intend it. That is, as real acid rock from a band with a message,” states Emil Bureau.

About the song »Iron Bird«, they say: “Iron Bird is a protest against organized mass murder and the war pigs who run the show. As we see it humanity stands at a crossroads – a choice between sharing and coexistence or inevitable extinction. There will be no winners only death. Such a message calls for a heavy sound. On »Iron Bird« we explore an almost proto-metal style but fully psychedelic. If that sounds unsettling to you you’re getting the right picture. Much like the psychedelic experience itself our new album »Phantom« oscillates between the terrifying and the beautiful. Iron Bird certainly resides on the dark side of that spectrum. Brace yourself for a journey into some heavy acid rock.”

The Sonic Dawn »Phantom« out May 10th on Heavy Psych Sounds – Pre-order: https://www.heavypsychsounds.com/shop.htm#HPS305

Hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, The Sonic Dawn is one of Europe’s most prominent current acid rock bands. Formed in 2013 by childhood friends Emil Bureau, Jonas Waaben, and Niels “Bird” Fuglede, the trio has delivered four albums, celebrated for their dynamic fusion of genres from sitar pop to heavy psych. Their highly anticipated fifth LP is slated for release this spring via Heavy Psych Sounds. The debut album, Perception (2015), marked their international breakthrough with Berlin-based Nasoni Records. The sophomore release, »Into The Long Night« (2017), launched on Heavy Psych Sounds, accompanied by an extensive European album tour – some 60 shows, including two weeks with Brant Bjork (US) – solidifying their presence. The subsequent album, »Eclipse« (2019), earned acclaim as “easily one of the best psychedelic pop albums of the decade,” and once again the group hit the road hard, playing in 11 different countries. In 2020, The Sonic Dawn unveiled »Enter The Mirage«, recognized as “a modern psych classic” by Shindig Magazine. While the planned album tour was cut short, it was possible to play on WDR’s legendary TV show Rockpalast, which has featured David Bowie, the Grateful Dead, and many more through the years. Now, their highly anticipated fifth album, »Phantom« (2024), is set for a worldwide release on May 10th, 2024. Formally welcoming long-time collaborator Erik “Errka” Petersson as a new studio band member on organ/keys, The Sonic Dawn continues its sonic journey. Culminating from four years of creating music, the album showcases a raw and heavy musical style blended with the melodic psychedelia for which the band is renowned. The band is gearing up for an extensive European tour in 2024-2025, promising a further development of their mind-altering exploration.

The Sonic Dawn is:
Emil Bureau – Guitars & Vocals
Jonas Waaben – Drums
Niels Bird – Bass

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well