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New album from Octohawk!
Norway's progressive sludge masters Octohawk are about to release the sequel to their highly acclaimed debut album Animist.
The expected release, Determinist, will hit fans of The Ocean, Mastodon, and Igorr right in the face. Expanded diversity, heavier, and more of the good stuff – Just the right kind of heavy!
The new album takes the listener out of the prehistoric world from Animist and into the current and future era of determinism:
Humanity has left the world of mysteries, wonders, and chance. In a reality where all is calculated, analyzed, and predetermined, humans thrive on scientific progress, but at what cost? If everything is certain, humans have deprived themselves of the illusion of free will and the wonders of life.
Octohawk's sophomore album, Determinist, is a synopsis of the deterministic era, from the humble experimental beginnings to the complete coalescence with ever-flowing information. Each of the seven tracks represents the significant stages in this endeavor, from man on the ground to being a part of the eternal stream.
Availability
Available on Digipak CD, Gatefold LP (Limited Edition first press), and digital streaming and download.
Release date: June 7th, 2024
Preorder date: April 12th, 2024
Preorder physical items at our webshop or at Bandcamp for digital download.
Octohawk - 'Determinist'
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Determinist is Norway's progressive sludge masters Octohawk's sequel to their highly acclaimed debut album Animist. The album will hit fans of The Ocean, Mastodon, and Igorr right in the face.
With expanded diversity, heavier and more of the good stuff – Just the right kind of heavy!
The new album takes the listener out of the prehistoric world from Animist and into the current and future era of determinism: Humanity has left the world of mysteries, wonders, and chance. In a reality where all is calculated, analyzed, and predetermined, humans thrive on scientific progress, but at what cost? If everything is certain, humans have deprived themselves of the illusion of free will and the wonders of life.
Octohawk's sophomore album, Determinist, is a synopsis of the deterministic era, from the humble experimental beginnings to the complete coalescence with ever-flowing information. Each of the seven tracks represents the significant stages in this endeavor, from man on the ground to being a part of the eternal stream.
Tracklist:
| Track: | Duration: | |||
| 1. | Arcane Dawn | 7:43 | ||
| 2. | Quantum Age | 6:03 | ||
| 3. | Decode | 8:04 | ||
| 4. | Momentum | 6:21 | ||
| 5. | Earthrise | 1:42 | ||
| 6. | Beyond Tomorrow | 5:23 | ||
| 7. | Gateways | 5:03 | ||
Line up:
| David Jøndahl Hjellum | Drums | |
| Christian Schei | Guitar | |
| Stian Svorkmo | Vocal and Guitar | |
| Steffen Overaa | Synth and Vocal | |
| Espen Geitsund | Bass |
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4 albums and then some out today!
We're not releasing only 1 album today, but 4 albums at once. One from Octohawk and three from Ask the Slave. And to top it all you could get all 3 albums from Ask the Slave in a box-set.
Octohawk releases their debut album, Animist. An album filled with 10 songs full of sludgy, proggy, and groovy heavy metal.
From Ask the Slave you will get their brand new progressive metal with WTF!?-factor album God Things Bad People. Also available now are the re-releases of their two first albums Kiss Your Chora (Remixed & Remastered) and The Order of Things (Remastered). Both containing bonus tracks.
All albums are available as Digipak CDs, Digital Downloads, and streaming on all major streaming services.
Octohawk - 'Animist'
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An animist perceives all things - animals, plants, rocks, rivers, oceans, and mountains - as animated, and it all comes to life in Octohawk’s debut album.
With Animist, the Norwegian 5-piece denotes not a single creed or doctrine but a diverse otherworldly landscape of progressive, melodic, and abrasive music. Filled with thundering beats, heavy riffs, ripping vocals, and entrancing soundscapes, Animist represents the shapeless nature of real chaos.
The album, comprised of 10 crushing tracks, is an eventful experience. Rich in content and surprises, this album will delight all fans of sludgy, proggy, and groovy heavy metal.
Detached from all boundaries, Animist soars through many metal genres - seamlessly from powerful to ethereal and back with dual momentum.
With their debut album Animist, Octohawk lays down a solid foundation for their musical universe.
Produced by Octohawk.
Mixed and mastered by Kjetil Ottersen at Vektor Facilities.
Drums recorded by Christian Paulsen & Roy André Berget.
Music and Lyrics by Octohawk.
Design by Stian Svorkmo.
Tracklist:
| Track: | Duration: | |||
| 1. | Weather the Storm | 7:30 | ||
| 2. | Eyes Glowing Red | 5:13 | ||
| 3. | Iconoclast | 8:01 | ||
| 4. | Origin | 5:20 | ||
| 5. | Ferocious | 5:06 | ||
| 6. | By the Root | 5:32 | ||
| 7. | Redemption | 2:20 | ||
| 8. | Reanimate | 8:03 | ||
| 9. | Skyward | 7:05 | ||
| 10. | Ancestor | 8:45 | ||
Line up:
| David Jøndahl Hjellum | Drums | |
| Christian Schei | Guitar | |
| Stian Svorkmo | Vocal and Guitar | |
| Steffen Overaa | Synth and Vocal | |
| Espen Geitsund | Bass |
Information:
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Octohawk
Octohawk will amuse all sludge, prog, stoner, and doom fans out there. Without limitations, this Norwegian 5-piece playfully maneuvers through all the genres that excites!
With thundering beats, sludgy riffs, ripping vocals, and an entrancing soundscape, Octohawk provides an unearthly escape and just the right kind of heavy!
Discography:
| Determinist | Album | 2024 |  Buy physical editions |
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| Quantum Age | Single | 2024 | Buy digital download (Single) |
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| Animist | Album | 2021 | Buy physical editions |
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| By the Root | Single | 2021 | Buy digital download (Single) |
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| Weather the Storm | Single | 2021 | Buy digital download (Single) |
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| Iconoclast | Single | 2021 | Buy digital download (Single) |
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