REAPER – Track-By-Track Commentary For An Atheist Monument Available

July 22, 2014, 9 years ago

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REAPER – Track-By-Track Commentary For An Atheist Monument Available

German heavy metallers Reaper will release their new album, An Atheist Monument, on July 25th via Massacre Records. The album will be available on CD and also a limited and numbered gatefold LP. 

The band’s lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Zimmermann has commented on each album track:

“Hetoimasia” - Found this nice Greek term on the internet when I was doing some research for the album. Fits perfectly - translated means something like "empty throne".

“Realms Of Chaos” - Our version of the old witchfinder general story. Did you ever wonder why ordinary people may turn into cruel beasts? Religion is the key.

“Of Sheep And Shepherds” - People who consider themselves as sheep certainly need shepherds. Found a lot of inspiration to this in Terry Pratchett's Good Omens, one of the most atheistic novels ever.

“Horse Brigade” - In fact this is more of a myth but in the early days of the Second World War, Polish cavalry attacked German tanks (known as charge at Krojanty) and were terribly defeated. So this illustrates the clash of military arrogance and industrialized killing technology.

“Hail The New Age” - This is something all religions have in common, they promise wonderful times when someday every human being has turned into a believer.

“Voice Within” - Where is God located - in heaven or in your head or heart? It isn't any better either way because the voice within isn't a friendly voice at all.

“1943” - In January 1943, the German 6th Army lost the Battle of Stalingrad and it became obvious that Germany had lost another war, but the greatest losses of human lives occurred in the following two years after this defeat.

“Well Of Poison” - Once again, religion itself is the source of all evil.

“Taste My Revenge” - A wonderful thing about music is that you can defend yourself against insults and false incrimination without being physically violent. Just a musical way to say "Fuck you!"

“Ship Of Fools” - Do you remember Life Of Brian? I've always loved that scene in Jerusalem where there were prophets preaching on every corner. That's the way it is, JC was just one amongst many others and the simple truth is that we are responsible for our own deeds.

“Fields Of Joy” - Basically a re-recording of an old track. We've always thought the original recording was too slow - this one's more like the live version.

“La Tristesse” - Somehow I like French titles, this one goes along with the music and lyrics very well. Its deepest depression turned into sound and it's the first time ever we've added a female voice to a song.

 

 

An Atheist Monument tracklisting:

“Hetoimasia”
“Realms Of Chaos”
“Of Sheep And Shepherds”
“Horse Brigade”
“Hail The New Age”
“Voice Within”
“1943”
“Well Of Poison”
“Taste My Revenge”
“Ship Of Fools”
“Fields Of Joy”
“La Tristesse”

“Realms Of Chaos”:

For more info visit Reaper.de.



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