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PRESS RELEASE:
Italian Power Core innovators NEKOMATA unleash their next single “De Priapi Dilemma” from their forthcoming sophomore album "EUPHORIA" out on January 24th, 2025 from Rockshots Records.
Diving into darker, more intricate territory, “De Priapi Dilemma” blends Power Metal, Metalcore, and Death Metal into a relentless and cinematic masterpiece. It's a complex arrangement that the band enjoys performing live. The band explains the track:
"De Priapi Dilemma takes a critical look at the "real man" concept, exposing the hypocrisy of self-proclaimed saviors who are merely trying to sell a product. These so-called gurus exploit the insecurities of men searching for an identity that promises happiness, profiting from their vulnerabilities. This manipulation distorts what it means to be a man in today's world, creating exaggerated and often harmful stereotypes. Despite the ongoing pressure to conform to these distorted views, the song encourages embracing one's true self and rejecting the notion that who you are isn't enough."
Listen to “De Priapi Dilemma” at the following links:
Spotify - https://lnk.to/Ry76yU
Youtube - https://youtu.be/0lyAPwhA70c
After making a powerful impact with their debut album "...And Then, The Abusement Park Left Town" (2022) and its standout singles "Call to Arms" and "Algorithmically Imperfect," Nekomata is pushing their sonic boundaries even further with their second full length "EUPHORIA".
Like its predecessor, "EUPHORIA" is not a concept album in the strictest sense, yet the thread that ties each track together makes it feel like one. "EUPHORIA" is a journey that explores the idea of happiness and its pursuit through various scenarios, often ending in futility or driven by social pressures pushing us to achieve something in our lives before being consumed by emptiness. The album is undoubtedly darker and more cynical towards its listeners, often addressing them directly to awaken their conscience and uncover what lies behind this obsessive pursuit. This tone is reflected in the overall mood, atmosphere, and intensity of the instrumentals, creating a more powerful and cathartic experience.
Guitarist Andrea Cappellari adds:
"On a composition and musicality level, Euphoria is stronger in every aspect than its predecessor. Each of the songs gives the possibility to explore different “colors of music“, from a mood point of view, but also because on our debut we experimented with some solutions and came up with our sound idea: Euphoria is the same formula brought to next level. Our mantra... musically speaking, is that music should be written technically complex but MUST be easy to listen to."
Recommended for fans of Architects, Veil of Maya, and Periphery, “EUPHORIA” will be available on all platforms on January 24, 2025, from Rockshots Records.
CD pre-order - https://rockshots.eu/products/nekomata-euphoria
Previous Single:
Music Video - "In My Flesh" - https://youtu.be/KQcwB8WeHoM
Music Video - "Zero" - https://youtu.be/-y6vG-eq71Y
Track Listing:
1. Py
2. Shattered
3. Automata
4. In My Flesh
5. Feedback
6. Zero
7. De Priapi Dilemma
8. Road To Ruin
9. Super Omnia
10. Ataraxia - Still Abused
Nekomata is:
Andrea Olivieri: Vocals
Andrea Cappellari: Guitars and programming
Filippo Zavattari: Bass guitar and backing vocals
Alberto Mezzanotte: Drums
For more info:
https://www.theprojectneko.com/
