Formed in Minsk (Belarus), Mission Jupiter, already with two previous album releases have hinted that they have the potential to be one of the few acts from that territory to achieve lift-off worldwide. Having recruited powerhouse singer Kate Varsak prior to writing and recording their upcoming third album, Aftermath, the result is a set of dramatic, epic songs with thoroughly modern production values that should see them soar.
The first single from the record, "Sometimes It Hurts", was issued in October 2024 and was described as a soaring slice of uplifting and dramatic melodic prog. Its follow-up, "Human Nature", is out now and ratchets up the cinematic aspect of the group's sound. Boasting a Bond-like quality, with subtle shifts in tone and dripping with atmosphere, it isn't hard to imagine Adele having a hit with this if she were in an alternative metal/rock band.
Describing the meaning behind the song, the group states: "People tend to be divided and not to look beyond their own doorstep, which is a major problem. This song asks if we are able to be less selfish and greedy to try and overcome this typical aspect of human nature, or at the very least attempt to be better?"
An accompanying video for "Human Nature" reflects the dark mood of the song. It features the band and was shot at the Minsk Sea in late 2024.
Scheduled for release in the spring via Label 51 Recordings, Aftermath is packed with further gems. Fans of alternative and hard rock, progressive rock and metal, and even Eurovision-esque crossover rock with a Cocteau Twins twist (on 'Jak Spyniajecca Bol', recorded in the group's mother tongue and translated as 'How The Pain Stops') will also be wowed by Mission Jupiter's new songs which combine a gloomy, modern, and captivating atmospheric sound. Mission Jupiter brings a breath of fresh air to today's alternative and progressive rock music, combining various sounds, moods, and touching melodies that leave listeners mesmerized. Listen for yourself. Link
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"They wrote that we wanted to influence people's minds with our bagpipes so that they would be willing to attack the police." - Irdorath
"I don't tend to judge people, but I do judge them if they're too lazy to engage in independent thought or if they're simply careless and don't consider the consequences..." - Sven Friedrich
"It's my kind of duty to provoke people and to make sure they feel something — to dance, cry, do whatever they feel. I do motivate them, because that's my purpose." - Chris Corner
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