Sweden's Dark Driven emerges in a chilling debut of grandeur and grit with the debut album, From The Unbeliever, a collection of dark, gothic metal that fuses melancholy with menace, due on 21 March via Hammerheart Records.
The band has now presented the first track, "Dressed Divine", and commented: "'Dressed Divine' is one of the songs that we wrote and recorded at the end of the whole album process. The music is quite a melodious piece that starts with a rocking White Lion-inspired riff with a nice hooky lead loop on it. The lyrics deal with a killer's ego and perspective on his own excellence and are slightly inspired by the video for 'Where The Wild Roses Grow' featuring Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds ft. Kylie Minogue".
Dark Driven's debut doesn't merely flirt with darkness; it inhabits it. There's a rawness that feels simultaneously classic and refreshingly new, blending gothic melancholy with a relentless drive. You can expect music that is as uncompromising as it is evocative, bleak yet beautiful, with a depth that demands multiple listens to unravel fully. From The Unbeliever isn't just an album; it's a journey into the abyss, with Dark Driven as the dark architects leading the way. Also, it is not to bow to trends or polish up for radio play; this is metal for those who prefer their music with shadows intact.
The album was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound AB (Dissection, Opeth, Marduk, Skeletal Remains) and produced by Joakim Rimhagen and Filip Leo. The artwork and layout is by Filip Leo, inspired by an idea from photographer Maria Åsén.
Dark Driven is: Joakim Rimhagen (guitars, keys), Filip Leo (lead guitars, vocals, bass, keys), and Nir Nakav (drums). FFO: Katatonia, Fields Of The Nephilim, Moonspell, Unto Others, Sentenced,... Link
DARK DRIVEN - Presents First Track From Forthcoming Debut Full-Length
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