The album was recorded in Sweden and produced by Jens Borgen, marking the first time the band have used an outside producer. Guitarist Herman Li had this to say about the recording process: “Working with Jens gave us a different perspective on the songs and a different sound dynamic. We always previously recorded in our own studios but recording in Sweden made us focus and maybe drove us harder, Jens certainly did, he doesn’t believe in days off!”
Li also elaborated on some of the themes of the album, stating that: “The album title and album cover artwork is inspired by the constant bombardment of information we are subjected to during our daily lives. We were in an airport departure lounge surrounded by TV screens, flight information screens and advertising screens. We then looked around and no one was saying a word, they were all looking at more screens on tablets, laptops and mobile phones, there’s no escaping it, it’s complete information overload!”
The album will contain a few surprises, including guest appearances from Matt Heafy from Trivium and a cover of the iconic track ‘Ring of Fire‘ by Johnny Cash.
The band will also be touring the UK extensively through September and October. Tickets go on sale April 4th, and the full list of dates can be found below.
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 17th – EDINBURGH – Liquid Room
Thursday 18th – ABERDEEN – Lemon Tree
Friday 19th – GLASGOW – King Tuts
Saturday 20th – BELFAST – Limelight 2
Sunday 21st – DUBLIN – Whelan’s
Tuesday 23rd – CARLISLE – Brickyard
Wednesday 24th – MIDDLESBRO’ – Empire
Thursday 25th – MANCHESTER – Deaf Institute
Friday 26th – STOKE – Sugarmill
Saturday 27th – BIRMINGHAM – Institute
Tuesday 30th – BRIGHTON – The Haunt
OCTOBER
Wednesday 1st – SOUTHAMPTON – Joiners
Thursday 2nd – PLYMOUTH – White Rabbit
Friday 3rd – BRIDGEND – Hobo’s
Saturday 4th – BRISTOL – The Thekla
Tuesday 7th – LEEDS – Brundenell
Wednesday 8th – NOTTINGHAM – Rescue Rooms
Thursday 9th – COLCHESTER – Arts Centre
Friday 10th – NORWICH – Waterfront
Saturday 11th – LONDON – Bush Hall
