FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE has dropped a new single that draws inspiration from a harrowing rock climbing accident involving their vocalist Francesco Paoli in 2021. The incident resulted in Paoli sustaining broken bones and various injuries, leading to surgery, a month-long hospitalization, and an extensive period of rehabilitation.
Titled “Pendulum,” the track is now available for streaming via YouTube, accompanied by a video directed by Martina L. McClean (known for work with Ghost and Oceana).
aoli shared his thoughts on the song:
“This is the first song we release since my ‘dance’ with death, back in August 2021. It’s obvious that such a life changing event would have affected our music. It took a toll on me, physically and mentally, and sharing my experience is also part of my healing process. Pendulum is just the opening chapter of a bigger story, which is yet to be told…”
“The music video, realized by visionary Italian director Martina L. McLean, turned my unfortunate incident into a monumental visual experience, an awe inspiring blend of obscure symbolism, surreal architectures and nightmarish mythological creatures. It perfectly portraits the struggle and the desperation of that day, a day of defeat… but also the day of my rebirth.”
Live dates:
03/23 Manila, PHI – Pulp Summer Slam XX
03/25 Perth, AUS – Rosemount Hotel
03/27 Adelaide, AUS – Lion Arts Factory
03/29 Brisbane, AUS – The Back Room
03/30 Sydney, AUS – Crowbar
03/31 Melbourne, AUS – The Espy
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