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US melodic doom/death metal project Somnent unveil a new lyric video to accompany their latest single »The Feeding Hand«

Orlando, Florida based melodic doom/death metal project Somnent has unveiled new lyric video for their latest single »The Feeding Hand«, out on September 6th, 2024.

»The Feeding Hand« is available now on all major streaming services!

Courtesy of Imperative PR:

Somnent unveil a new lyric video to accompany their latest single, »The Feeding Hand«!

The new single from Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti’s Somnent, »The Feeding Hand« is released today – and to honour the unveiling of one of the most powerful songs ever to emerge from the dark, creative pool of Somnent, the band have presented us with an accompanying lyric video. Filmed and edited by Radiana Piț, the video leads the viewer even deeper into the troubled twilight world of »The Feeding Hand«. Follow its visions down uneven, treacherous steps into the cold gloom of life long doubt and anguish…

Following in the majestic wake of »Severed Ties«, Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti now unveils the next chapter in a tightly bound series of singles from his doom creation, Somnent. With »The Feeding Hand«, Giovanni has stepped once more into the shadows, the hidden world of hurt behind locked doors where pain is handed down the generations like a toxic gift, wrapped in secrets. Whilst undeniably, achingly beautiful »The Feeding Hand« sails upon an undercurrent of tension; the rich melodies seem to walk a tremulous line, teetering on the edge of dissonance and the slow grinding riffs carry the wearisome weight of years, the unending small cuts of cruelty that are cumulatively exhausting and destructive. Climbing and subsiding as it progresses, »The Feeding Hand« is one of the most powerful songs ever to emerge from the dark, creative pool of Somnent. Giovanni’s dual vocal performance is remarkable, carrying such weight in its deeply growled exhortations and rising to some wonderful emotive peaks. The guitar solo, co-written and performed by Julian Lefler, which climbs from a morass of despair and sadness, is another beautiful, grief laden moment in this accumulation of deft contrasts, subtle intricacies and challenging, thought provoking atmosphere. Somnent are fast becoming a byword for the most magnificent, captivating and haunting doom metal, of breathtaking quality.

Blessed with a sound palette that brings out every magical element of its sonic tapestry, »The Feeding Hand« is a song that will give up more of itself with each successive listen. When it steps solemnly into the world on September 6th, brave the cowl of darkness that hangs so heavily upon its shoulders and venture beyond to uncover the treasures that hide within.

Studio line-up:
Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti – All Music and Vocals
*Guitar solo co-written and performed by Julian Lefle

Live line-up:
Giovanni Antonio Vigliotti – Guitar/Vocals
Julian Lefler – Guitar
Shane Dohmen – Bass
Drums – Alejandro Acuña

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