Swedish alternative metallers DAYS OF JUPITER are proud to announce the release of their long-awaited fifth studio album, "The World Was Never Enough." After teasing fans with three singles over the course of this year, the full record will finally see the light of day on February 7, 2025 via RPM. Pre-order/pre-save here: https://daysofjupiter.rpm.link/twwne
Made to spread the word of DOJ in new territories, the album consists of 10 excitingly varied tracks, and their brand new single 'Desolation' increases the anticipation even further. Lyrically referring to the album title, it showcases the melancholy driven side of the band in the form of an arousing yet emotive ballad, following the heavier soundscapes of opening track 'Original Sin,' 'Machine,' and 'The Fix.' The message of 'Desolation' was impeccably visualised by the group's long-time partner Andreas Lundin at Litbox Productions.
"'Desolation' is a naked, raw and honest confession. 'When is it enough, are we enough?' It's all about the struggle when darkness and anxiety challenge us to our utmost limits and about the question how our mind can transport us to another reality where we are forced to face and fight our thoughts and our beliefs about ourselves," declares lyricist Robert Hilli.
Watch the official music video: https://youtu.be/JMPib3NYQQs
Stream/purchase the single: https://daysofjupiter.rpm.link/desolation
uitarist Rafael Bittencourt explains: “‘Vida Seca’ means a lot to us in ANGRA because it expresses what we are: a metal band from Brazil. So the song is a combination of prog elements with Brazilian vibes. It is tough to create something meaningful and deep for the people without going deep into ourselves, and going deep also means reaching and accepting my background. I know it sounds odd for many traditional metal fans, but it wouldn’t be honest from my side if I wasn’t making music inspired by my surroundings, the people, the habits, the sounds. The song and the video ‘Vida Seca’ both have a little bit of all of that in a poetic yet truthful way, disclosing the discrepancy of Brazilian social dystopia. It’s certainly one of my favourites of the album.”
“‘Vida Seca’ is my favourite track on »Cycles Of Pain« and one of the songs I’m most proud of. It starts with a strong Brazilian accent that develops into a more progressive sound. The dynamics within the song help tell the story of the lyrics, taking you through the character’s journey of vulnerability, growth, self-doubt and acceptance. We are extremely privileged to have the amazing, multi Latin Grammy winning LENINE singing the first part in Portuguese. As someone born in the Northeast of Brazil, a region where poverty and underdevelopment is rampant, he brings authenticity to the song, giving the character a legitimate voice. Lyrically, ‘Vida Seca’ talks about a child who’s born in poverty, a situation all too common in Brazil and many other countries. Despite the hardship of his childhood, throughout his life he ends up having opportunities and ultimately reaches a better condition. It’s a view on meritocracy and how unfair it is to expect the same level of achievement from people with very different starting conditions,” states bass player Felipe Andreoli.
ANGRA will naturally return to European stages with the new songs too, that’s why the band have announced five Spanish dates taking place in March 2024. Tickets are on sale now; all dates can be found below!
