NEWS: Hagalas unveil sophomore EP “As A Unit”!

Despite being recorded in before the winter of 2021, thematically the sophomore EP “As A Unit” from Finnish Melodic Death Metal act Hagalas eerily mirrors the current state of the World with War, Refugeedom and the struggle of humanity at their heart. Recorded in an old cottage at the shore of Lake Päijänne with Samuli Raappana from Tuuliajo in charge of recording and mixing with mastering in Sweden by Tony Lindgren from the iconic Fascination Street Studios. The title track has been premiered in lyric video form with the EP out today over at bandcamp.

The band comments: “As A Unit, the title track, paints a picture of war and brotherhood. Focusing on how a single combatant cannot make a difference. How you fight and die as a unit. The song also makes note of the scars you receive in war. And they are for life. An official lyrics video has also been released for the title track. The EP also contains the songs Rampant and Animal Farm, from which the former sends a message to the oppressor not to get used to unconditional power. Revolution and reprisal for freedom are inevitable. Animal Farms message is that you are living your life as a faceless slave, your worth measured in taxes paid per critical questions asked. Embracing the invisible shackles. Thanking your tyrant with a wide smile and tightening the blindfold as you step over the edge. Desination: Genocide describes the consequences of people sitting on their hands, while society spirals to dystopic totalitarianism. Picturing life is good, while standing on an invisible conveyor belt, eyes shut, trusting autocrats to decide what is best for all”