Novarupta’s new full-length album »Astral Sands« out today on vinyl and digital via Suicide Records!

Gothenburg, Sweden based post-metal act Novarupta premiere their new full-length album, »Astral Sands«, which was just released this Friday, February 14th, 2025 via Suicide Records.

Tracklist:
01. Ensamstående: Enastående
02. Seven Collides (feat. Jonas Mattsson)
03. The Bullet Shines Before Impact (feat. Kristofer Åström)
04. Endless Joy (feat. Per Stålberg & Johannes Björk)
05. The Clay Keeps (feat. Mark Wilson-Pepper)
06. Terraforming Celestial Bodies (feat. Arvid Hällagård)
07. Breathe Breathe (feat. Patrik Wirén)
08. Cosmographia (feat. Fabian Brusk-Jahn)
09. Now We Are Here (At The Inevitable End) (feat. Martin Wegeland)

Novarupta comments: “So now we are here, at the inevitable end. »Astral Sands« is out now! We have been through the fire, we have visited the depths, we have reached for the sky. And now we will dig deep into the earth.

Thank you for following me on this journey! Thank you to everyone that has been a part of Novarupta. Thank you Suicide Records for always having my back!

»Astral Sands« is out on vinyl and on all streaming platforms now! You can get your copy over at Suicide Records Bandcamp and Bengans Skivbutik!

Novarupta is dead – Long live Novarupta.”

Courtesy of Viral Propaganda PR:

Novarupta’s new album »Astral Sands« is set to release this Friday, February 14, 2025 on Suicide Records.

It all began with a fire – disillusioned, yet burning bright. Novarupta was conceived not just as a band, but as a collective concept, exploring the elements that form the essence of life.

In 2019, »Disillusioned Fire« marked the project’s bold debut, but it was only the start of a transformative journey. In 2020, »Marine Snow« followed, earning the prestigious Manifestgalan Award for “Metal of the Year.”

By 2022, Novarupta ventured further into experimental territory with »Carrion Movements«, the third installment. Featuring just two instrumental tracks spanning 36 minutes, it was lauded by critics for its audacious and immersive approach.

Now, after a long and challenging creative process, the fourth and final chapter arrives. On February 14th, 2025, »Astral Sands« will complete the tetralogy, closing a monumental chapter in modern metal.

Each album in this series represents a concept tied to the elements, standing alone as a unique artistic statement while also contributing to a larger, cohesive narrative. Together, these four albums form an elemental journey, culminating with »Astral Sands«.

The constants driving Novarupta have been Alex Stjernfeldt and Arjen Kunnen, with steadfast support from Roger Andersson of Suicide Records. True to its collective vision, Novarupta collaborated with different vocalists for each song, ensuring every track stood as a singular experience – more than music, it is an evolving art project.

As the final chapter nears, Novarupta invites listeners to witness the completion of a bold, transformative journey that redefines the boundaries of conceptual metal.

Order »Astral Sands« here: suiciderecordsswe.bandcamp.com/album/astral-sands

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