Just in time for the release of their next live album, «Passage – Live«, the icons of industrial black metal SAMAEL attack with a live version of their dynamic anthem, «Rain«, along with an energetic lyric video. «Passage – Live» goes on sale today, February 16, 2024, via Napalm Records.
With “Rain«, SAMAEL takes his aggressive and brutally blackened soundscapes to the next level. Underlined by notable keyboards and overwhelming rawness, the lyric video captures the infectious energy the band demonstrates throughout the roaring track.
Recorded during a sold-out concert in Krakow on the last day of the European leg of their tour Passage 25th Anniversary Tour«Passage – Live» shines as a fully live version of the band’s influential and iconic 1996 album. The album receives a makeover and adds new touches and elements to the album and sound.
Vorph in “Rain«:
«The image of the tree is omnipresent in the lyrics of ‘Rain‘, used as a metaphor for the changes that make us grow bigger, deeper, taller and stronger as individuals.
«Passage – Live» is the testimony of an album that left its mark on a generation of metal fans, since SAMAEL moved towards a more industrial sound, distancing itself from its black metal roots, and at the same time opening the band to a wider international audience. «Passage» has stood the test of time, staying as fresh today as it was almost three decades ago, and with «Passage – Live«, SAMAEL adds new depth to one of the most important albums in the band’s history.
Vorph says about “Passage – Live«:
«The mix of metal, industrial and electronics that has characterized us for almost three decades began with ‘Passage‘. “It’s almost ground zero for us, and we’re thrilled to bring these songs a new approach and bring this album to life for our longtime audience, as well as those who have recently discovered the band.”
«Passage – Live» tracklisting:
«Passage»
“Rain”
«Shining Kingdom»
«Angel’s Decay»
“My Savior”
«Jupiterian Vibe»
“The Ones Who Came Before”
«Liquid Soul Dimension»
“Moonskin”
“Born Under Saturn”
«Chosen Race»
“A Man In Your Head”
«Passage – Live» will be available in the following formats:
- 1LP Gatefold Marbled Red/White & 20 Page Booklet (Napalm mail order only, limited to 300)
- 1LP Black Gatefold and 20-page Booklet
- 6-page Digipack and 56-page booklet in a Slipacase
- digital album
Store of SAMAEL:
- 1 red gatefold LP and 20-page booklet
- 6-page digipack and 56-page booklet in removable case
make your order here.
SAMAEL are:
Vorph – Guitars, Vocals
Xy – Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Samples, Drum Programming
Drop – Guitars
Ales – Bass
(Photo – Cyril Perregaux)
