Die schwedischen Heavy Metal Unit STYGIAN FAIR kündigt für den August ihr viertes Studioalbum „Aradia“ an. Es folgt damit „Equilibrium“ (2021), „Nadir“ (2020) sowie dem Debüt „Panta Rei“ (2018) und präsentiert den neuen Sänger/Gitarrist Andreas Stoltz (Hollow, Binary Creed) gemeinsam mit Emil Holmqvist (Gitarre), Anders Hedman (Bass) und Drummer P-O Jonsson.

Die Band kommentiert Song und Album:

„We rely on good melodies and the rhythm section is, as from the beginning, vital to the band’s sound. Now that Andreas is in the band there is more room to play around with the guitar parts, so that might be something different on this album. But we think that old fans won’t be disappointed with Aradia!“

“Aradia is one of those albums you’ll return to many, many times. We’ve made it heavy, metal, and totally honest. There’s beauty here, there’s sadness, anger, loss, and longing. Things you’ll be able to relate to. That’s important to Stygian Fair since you’re important to us. Why else would we be doing this? We’re really pleased with the diversity of the songs: plenty of heavy guitars, drums that propel and persuade, a bass that moves and grooves plus of course singing that speaks to your soul in whispers and screams. We think you’ll like it!”

“Aradia is based upon a 20-year-old riff and it’s great that it finally evolved into a full song. Now it’s really a band effort with all members participating with their individual expression. We think Aradia conveys the urgency and mood of a clandestine coven, worshipping the many deities of Mother Nature. With all that’s going on with the climate a greater respect for Her is definitely called for.”

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