14th September 2024
NEWS: Codespeaker premier “Verte”!
Two years after a critically acclaimed self titled album from Edinburgh based Post Metal band Codespeaker got them some well deserved attention and the five piece are set to return with a sophomore album “Scavenger” on 8th November via Ripcord Records. Described as marking a significant evolution in the band’s sound with the thunderous drums and colossal guitars reminiscent of bands like Neurosis and Cult of Luna, the album offers a towering sonic experience that shifts between mammoth-sized riffs and intense vocals, while also embracing quieter, more introspective moments. Pre-orders are available over at bandcamp.
The band comment: “”Verte” looks at our notions of sacrifice. The difference in expectations of the powerless and the powerful. The justifications we give for valuing one human life over another. “Verte” was written at a time when people were being asked to make incredible sacrifices and the nature of these double standards was shown in stark light. It is an attempt to stand in the shoes of those who are deemed acceptable collateral damage.“
“Scavenger was an interesting album to write for us. With 3 out of 5 members joining since the last album, we wanted to craft something that reflected this new incarnation—new influences, new styles—while still feeling like Codespeaker. Blending such diverse influences into a cohesive sound has been a challenge, but we’re incredibly proud of the result.”
“While our self-titled album was only released 2 years ago, we started writing it 5 years prior. A lot has changed since then. Scavenger is more pointed and aggressive, influenced by the new members, evolving tastes, and the darkening sociopolitical landscape we found ourselves in. The first album had anger, but also a warmth and wonder about the human experience. Scavenger doesn’t have that same warmth—it’s much more vitriolic and desperate. The lyrics focus on the faults of power structures and the struggles of those who bear the brunt of them, lamenting the lack of any real alternative. It’s an ode to the powerless, a fitting theme for these times.”
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