Finnish metal band Ice Exiled has released a new single “Anthropocentrum (Set Me Free)” from their upcoming album, which will be released via Inverse Records on November 29th 2024. A music video for the track has also been made and is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WWHts8qJ020
“Anthropocentrum takes its name from the Anthropocene, an era defined by a human footprint. The song places human perspective inside an animal. While another species’ experience is beyond us, we have no reason to believe that their feelings of pain, loss, or despair are in any way less than ours. These emotions, along with hope and love, are explored in this track through emotive and powerful music”, the band says.
The music video was filmed in February 2024, directed by the band’s vocalist Miika Matilainen. Two versions of the track were made: the original, over 8 minutes long, and a shorter, four-and-a-half-minute version that follows a traditional verse-chorus-verse structure. “These are like two different songs, both have their place and, in our opinion, work well. The longer version will be on our upcoming album,” the band explains.”
Formerly operating under the name Archares, the band changed its name in early spring 2024. The name Ice Exiled reflects the band’s music: freshness, heaviness, and a Finnish sound. Along with the name change, the band’s lineup also underwent a transformation, now operating as a five-piece with a new drummer.
LISTEN Anthropocentrum (Set Me Free) single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ice-exiled-anthropocentrum
Ice Exiled – Anthropocentrum (Set Me Free) (single 2024)
Music: Oskari Kilpi
Lyrics: Veikko Sajaniemi
Arrangement: Ice Exiled
ISRC-code: FI3FC2483016
Ice Exiled – Reset The Sky) (Album 2024)
Track list:
1. Open Fire
2. Civilization Zero
3. Bloodfeud
4. Chained and Bound
5. Reapers Feast
6. Face the Night
7. Anthropocentrum
8. The Satellite (We Call Home
Line-up:
Miika Matilainen – Vocals
Oskari Kilpi – Guitars, Keyboards
Veikko Sajaniemi – Cello & vocals
Roger Gottleben – Bass
Juha Savolainen – Drums (live)
Ville Nummisalo – Drums (on album)
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/IceExiled
https://www.instagram.com/iceexiled
https://www.tiktok.com/@iceexiledband
https://www.youtube.com/@IceExiledBand
https://iceexiled.bandcamp.com
