Swiss avant-garde/black metal band Zeal & Ardor has released “Fend You Off” (Listen Below) from their upcoming album “Greif” which is set to be released on August 23.

The Symbolism Behind Zeal & Ardor’s ‘Grief’

The title “GREIF” is inspired by an annual tradition in Manuel Gagneux’s hometown of Basel, Switzerland. A mythical hybrid creature parades through the streets as a symbol of the working people’s resistance against the oppressive elite.

Elaborating further, frontman Manuel Gagneux notes…

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The GREIF is a lion, a snake, and a bird. During the parade, he turns his backside to the aristocrats and sticks it to the man. It reflects where we are.

We’ve become a tight-knit unit, says Marc. Before Zeal & Ardor, we were strangers, but now we’re like a family. Each member adds his unique flavor, enhancing Manuel’s songs. The new collaborative approach was fascinating. I wanted to expand our music and introduce new elements. There are moments of anger, accusation, solace, and happiness. I’m broadening our musical range.

Zeal & Ardor are preparing for an extensive tour, featuring headline dates, festival performances, and several shows as special guests with experimental folk group HEILUNG. They will perform a headline show at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on September 22, 2024. Tickets are currently on sale for all dates except the headline shows in London, Copenhagen, Linz, and Milan, which go on sale this Friday, April 26.

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