Polish shamanic doom metal collective Sunnata premiere fifth full-length album »Chasing Shadows«; out today!
Warsaw, Poland based shamanic doom metal collective Sunnata premiere their fifth full-length album, »Chasing Shadows«, which was just released this Friday, May 10th, 2024.
Tracklist:
01. Chimera
02. Torn
03. At Dusk (Interlude)
04. Wishbone
05. Saviour’s Raft
06. Adrift (Reprise)
07. The Tide
08. Hunger
09. Through The Abyss (Interlude)
10. The Sleeper
11. Like Cogs In A Wheel, We’re Trapped Between Waves Of Distorted Time
Courtesy of Hold Tight PR:
Feral wilderness prophets Sunnata, (sanskr. noun emptiness, voidness) present their fifth full-length album »Chasing Shadows« which is self-released on 10th May.
Order »Chasing Shadows« here: sunnataofficial.bandcamp.com
Hailing from Warsaw, Poland, the four-piece doom metal sorcerers have been forging their own path towards the celestial realms of metal since their debut album »Climbing The Colossus« in 2014. Their mesmerising second album »Zorya« in 2016 propelled them further into the spotlight of the European alternative heavy scene, garnering increased momentum. The release of their third album »Outlands« in 2018 showcased a newfound depth of character, boldly venturing into the realms of progressive doom and exploring melancholic and mind-expanding avenues. Their fourth opus, »Burning In Heaven, Melting On Earth« in 2021, proved to be their most transcendent work yet, seamlessly blending heaviness, intensity, and tenderness into a harmonious and captivating fusion that captivated fans and critics worldwide, demanding recognition and admiration.
Photo by Kamil Parzychowski
With »Chasing Shadows«, Sunnata ventures into uncharted territory, pushing the boundaries of their sonic landscape to new heights. This album represents their most intricate and multifaceted work yet, delving into the extremes and nuances of their musical essence. Each track on »Chasing Shadows« weaves an alluring doomscape, filled with timeless and enthralling narratives. Garnering acclaim from both fans and critics alike, Sunnata has now unlocked a boundless realm of creative freedom, poised to explore limitless possibilities in their musical journey
Commenting on the album: “The fifth album for a band like ours is no joke. We are extremely proud on one hand, but also exhausted on the other as the creative process pushed us to the current limits. It’s the most complex and longest Sunnata record to date. Filled with nuances, genre blends and confident expansion of the band’s sound spectrum. Anyone familiar with our discography can easily tell that both change and experimentation are part of our nature, but at the same time – the constant need to push ourselves outside of the comfort zone, go beyond – is what stretches one’s limits. Maybe this is why we liked the title so much – we are chasing the uncatchable – shadows, illusions, visions and try to frame them with our musical language.”
Renowned for their emotive and immersive live shows, Sunnata have graced the stages of numerous international festivals and shared billing with esteemed acts such as Mastodon, Paradise Lost, Entombed AD, Rotting Christ, Sleep, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, and The Sword. In celebration of their upcoming album release, Sunnata will embark on a summer tour, captivating audiences on the following dates (see below).
May 10: (PL) Warsaw – Hybrydy – Release Party
May 13: (CZ) Brno, Kabinet Muz
May 14: (HU) Budapest, Robot
May 15: (AT) Salzburg, Rockhouse
May 16: (DE) Jena, Klub Kuba
May 17: (BE) Liege, La Zone
May 18: (UK) London, Desertfest
May 20: (FR) Lille, La Bulle Cafe
May 21: (BE) Brussels, Le Lac
May 22: (NL) Nijmegen, Merelyn
May 23: (DE) Dresden, Ostpol
May 24: (PL) Poznan, 2Progi
May 25: (PL) Cracow, Studio
May 31: (DK) Esbjerg, Fuzztival Esbjerg
Aug 17: (UK) ArcTanGent
Tickets available at: atonal.agency/tickets
Sunnata are:
Szymon Ewertowski – Guitar, Vocals
Adrian Gadomski – Guitar, Vocals
Michal Dobrzanski – Bass Guitar/Synth
Robert Ruszczyk – Drums, Percussion
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well