Photo Credit – Rico Marques
Emerging metal act Heteromorphic Zoo, from Victoria, BC, Canada, is set to captivate audiences with their debut EP “New World”, produced by Chris Wiseman (Shadow of Intent, Currents) plus mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy). Coinciding with the EP launch, the band has unveiled the music video for their single “Ritual of Fidelity”, which they comment on:
“This song is about an ancient power awakening within a great tomb, filled with monsters. The leaders declare their loyalty (or fidelity) to the overlord. Musically, the actual “ritual of fidelity” takes place in the middle of the song. It’s a classical 3-voice fugue between the violin, lead guitar, and rhythm guitars + bass with a subject, tonal response, 2 counter subjects, and everything. Of course, it’s not a pure fugue since other instruments are also playing, but that’s the skeleton of it, and the callback to an old baroque form brings out the ritualistic nature of the song.”
“Ritual of Fidelity” has a memorable lead guitar melody during its chorus, chuggy yet melodic verse riffs, and an overall more neoclassical sound. The violin is fairly subdued and in the background until the moment of the ritual fugue, since that moment is meant to introduce it to the listener for the first time.
Born from a desire to create “Worship Music for Monsters”, Heteromorphic Zoo‘s five-track EP showcases a diverse and extreme sound that pushes the boundaries of modern metal. Lyrically, “New World” tells the story of a grand alliance of monstrous beings invading a new realm, with perspectives shifting between the monsters, their overlord, and their enemies. The band’s innovative approach combines groove and melody, intricate riffs, and powerful breakdowns, resulting in a sonic experience that defies easy categorization. They are recommended for fans of In Flames, Within the Ruins, and Ne Obliviscaris.
Released on October 10th, 2024, “New World” is available at the following links: https://heteromorphiczoo.bandcamp.com/album/new-world
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3NkbzAg
Music Video – Avatara – https://youtu.be/nWZVq-u7Lec
Music Video – Napalm – https://youtu.be/vYY6nMhP3p4
Track Listing:
1. Ritual of Fidelity – 3:29
2. Your Final Seconds (feat. Ville Hokkanen) – 3:42
3. Napalm – 4:22
4. Avatara – 3:39
5. Aura of Despair – 3:41
Total Length 18:53
EP Credits:
All songs performed by:
Heteromorphic Zoo
Coty Garcia – Vocals
Megan Ash – Violin
Ray Heberer – Guitar, Bass
Bryce Butler – Drums
All songs written by:
Ray Heberer (SOCAN member)
Produced by Chris Wiseman
Mixed by Christian Donaldson
Mastered by Christian Donaldson
Album Artwork by Lordigan Pedro Sena
Music is Canadian Content – MAPL
Album band lineup:
Coty Garcia – Vocals
Megan Ash – Violin
Ray Heberer – Guitar, Bass
Bryce Butler – Drums
Live band lineup:
Ray Heberer – Vocals, Guitar
Megan Ash – Violin
Jon Power – Bass
Bryce Butler – Drums
More Info: https://linktr.ee/heteromorphiczoo
