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Terra Relicta web magazine has teamed up with Canadian solo metal artist Tom Mckay for an exclusive premiere of the new lyric video for the track "The Benighted One". The track features the ever amazing guest vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft (Antiqva, ex-Cradle Of Filth), and is taken from his upcoming EP entitled Call To The Dæmon Sultan, which will be released on the 18th of February via Metal Robot Records.
Tom Mckay comments: ""The Benighted One" tells the story of a person's descent into isolation, slowly distancing oneself from humanity until there's no-one left to care, leaving oneself in a void of darkness and disorder. A place you don't realize you want to leave from... until it is too late."
Tom Mckay delves into the realms of idolism, isolation, mental illness, existentialism with his new EP Call To The Dæmon Sultan. His heaviest release so far, the new album, besides Lindsay Schoolcraft, also features special guest Nathan Gross.
Lindsay further comments: "Tom's work is epic, thoughtful, groovy, well-composed, and has something to offer every metal fan. "The Benighted One" is a sorrowful journey through a world that could be of our own or another world entirely. Absolutely worth checking out."
Tom adds: "I’ve been meaning to put together a collection of songs for some time, but up until now have never had enough material I was proud of to do so. Now, after a year of writing, recording and writing again, my debut EP has brought forth the heaviest songs I’ve ever written, both musically and emotionally. Allow me to take you on a deep dive into how I view the world and myself through 3 songs of teeth cutting vocals, playful riffs and melodies, and soaring orchestral work. He awaits at the edge of time, for the Dæmon Sultan is benign, but ever present.”
From the dramatic orchestration of “Call To The Dæmon Sultan” to the demonic heaviness of “The Benighted One”, the record delivers an array of dramatic soundscapes. The ethereal qualities interweave among the metal instrumentation enhancing the overall sound with powerful impact. Tom’s clean and harsh vocals complement the numerous musical styles throughout adapting aptly to the mood of each track. Lindsay’s vocals emerge to offer an extra dimension in the final track, enhancing the dynamic narrative themes.
Call To The Dæmon Sultan descends into the dark underworld but also offers a tantalising glimpse of light. Each track enters a different realm with its own distinctive atmosphere while remaining cohesive as an overall listening experience. Listen now, and watch the lyric video for the multidimensional, technically perfective, soaring, the atmospheric and dramatic heavy track "The Benighted One" below.
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