Eidola, who recently announced their new album Mend out 17th January 2025 via Rise Records, the Salt Lake City-based band’s follow-up, and counterpoint to the 2024 album Eviscerate, have shared a second single from the 13-track album with today’s release of “Prodigy” and an accompanying video. Watch the video for “Prodigy” HERE or by clicking the image below. 
“’Prodigy’ is about pursuing your passions to the highest extent possible while navigating the self-doubt and ego trip that comes along with it,” Andrew Michael Wells, shares. “It’s a message for anyone who’s ever had a dream in life and argued with the voices in their head telling them they should quit. The song is a dialogue between a creator and their own inner monologue telling them they’re not enough or they’re way too much. In the context of Eidola, it’s the final time we break the fourth wall and present an overture about the psychological journey it took to get where we are now.” The clip, directed by Wells and bandmate Sergio Medina, features Wells on a motorcycle, with the album cover eidola riding along as a playful passenger, ribbing Wells about his hair and encouraging a visit to Dave & Buster’s. While Eviscerate delved into darker themes of loss, grief, and despair, Mend explores redemption and healing against a more melodic and uplifting musical canvas. This dynamic duality, representing both light and dark, speaks to the band’s exploration of the human condition in all of its complexity. Produced by Stephan Hawkes (Chelsea Grin, American Me) and recorded in North Hollywood, Calif., the album promises a fresh evolution for the Salt Lake City-based band. Mend pre-orders, including multiple limited-edition vinyl variants and merch bundles, are available now: https://eidola.lnk.to/Mend. Mend track listing:
Brahman: Garden Of Eden
Prodigy
Empire Of Light
My Father’s House
Kaleidoscope
A Pearl In A Dead Sea
Blood In The Water
Renaissance
What It Means To Be Alone
Restore Me
The Faustian Spirit
Godhead: First Temple
Revelation: The Infinite Beauty Of Oneness EIdola is Andrew Michael Wells (vocals), Sergio Medina (guitar), Matthew Dommer (vocals/guitar), Matthew Hansen (drums), Skylar Caporicci (guitar), and Reese Ortenberg (bass). The progressive post-hardcore band, formed in 2011 Salt Lake City, are known for their complex compositions, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic live performances. On Eviscerate, their most recent album, Punk News said “What’s unusual about Eidola is their ability to wield melody with such obvious talent, but to twin it with heaviness and complexity…,” Metal Injection noted the band’s knack for “technical magic and catchy ass melodies,” and Under The Radar said the new collection “is undoubtedly some of their best work.” Eidola have released five full-length albums: Eviscerate (2024), The Architect (2021), To Speak, To Listen (2017), Degeneraterra (2015), and The Great Glass Elephant (2012). | 
