Swiss extremists, Zeal & Ardor, continue apace towards the release of their self-titled, third album, with the recent release of epic, evocative new song, "Golden Liar". A music video for the song can now be viewed below.

Frontman Manuel Gagneux asserts, "’Golden Liar' is one of the tracks on this record I’m most proud of. Unlike singles released previously from the new album, it’s a slow burn. Rather than using harsh tones to convey heaviness, it uses lyrics and atmosphere to convey weight. It’s both smoke and fire."

Video director Max Carlo Kohal comments, "While listening to this blast of a song, I was always happy that it put images in my head. It inspired the whole process of creating this music video. From the story to locations, from camera work to the editing room. And after hearing the song roughly 300 times, I still can't wait to listen to it again!"

Listen to "Golden Liar" here.

Hissing and seeping justifiable rage from every pore - yet not an unrelenting musical battering - the forthcoming new album will be released February 11 via MVKA. The 14-track record was recorded by Marc Obrist and Manuel Gagneux at Hutch Sounds and mixed & mastered by Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio. All songs were written and performed (except drums) by the softly spoken, multi-lingual Gagneux.

The avant-garde alchemists have been gradually sharing the highly anticipated album with fans, steadily unveiling new tracks in recent months. These include "Run", "Erase", "Bow", and most recently, the ferocious "Götterdämmerung". Pre-order here  to receive these songs immediately, plus any further advance tracks to come, as they're made available.

Zeal & Ardor will be available in the following formats:

- Digital
- CD digipack
- 140g black vinyl
- 140g white vinyl (indie store exclusive)
- 180g 45rpm, double black vinyl, gatefold sleeve (deluxe)

Tracklisting:

"Zeal & Ardor"
"Run"
"Death To The Holy"
"Emersion"
"Golden Liar"
"Erase"
"Bow"
"Feed The Machine"
"I Caught You"
"Church Burns"
"Götterdämmerung"
"Hold Your Head Low"
"J-M-B"
"A-H-I-L"

"Bow":

"Run" video:

"Erase":

"Götterdämmerung":

(Photo - Georg Gatsas)