KINGCROW Release Mesmerizing New Single Hopium

KINGCROW
Release Mesmerizing New Single
Hopium
Album Listening Party hosted on Bandcamp next week Wednesday, August 7th at 19:00 CET
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Kingcrow – “Hopium” (Official Playthrough Video)

Italy’s progressive rock alchemists, KINGCROW, continue to etch their legacy of evocative soundscapes and profound lyrical narratives with the release of their latest single, Hopium. This eponymous track from their highly anticipated album heralds a new zenith in the band’s storied journey, where genres dissolve, and the music becomes an experience beyond the ordinary.

Hopium pulsates with an emotional resonance and raw vitality, capturing the essence of KINGCROW’s relentless pursuit of innovation. Seamlessly intertwining existential introspection with the band’s signature blend of progressive rock, ambient, and metal influences – It’s a manifesto of passion, intricately weaving a tale of wrestling with societal illusions while seeking true inner self.

Alongside the single, fans are treated to a visually stunning band playthrough. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Hologram Studios in Francavilla al Mare, Italy, the video immerses viewers in a raw, unfiltered glimpse of the band’s dynamic synergy. Directed by Riccardo Nifosì, with cinematography by Riccardo Nifosì and Giorgio Amadori, and edited meticulously by Nifosì himself, the video brilliantly showcases the band’s artistic integrity and dedication.

Watch the playthrough now on the Season of Mist YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/4UEf7hSh2w8

Hopium is out August 23 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & pre-save: https://orcd.co/kingcrowhopium

KINGCROW previously released the singles Kintsugi Night Drive, which you can watch down below:
Kingcrow – “Kintsugi” (Official Music Video)
Kingcrow – “Night Drive” (Official Music Video) 2024
To celebrate this release, KINGCROW invites you to join them on Wednesday, August 7th, at 19:00 CEST for an exclusive Bandcamp listening party. Here, the band’s unique blend of progressive rock, ambient soundscapes, and alternative metal will take center stage.

Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the sonorous seas of KINGCROW‘s latest masterpiece – as they premiere the full 53-minute album exclusively on their Bandcamp page:

KINGCROW Bandcamp: https://kingcrow1.bandcamp.com/album/hopium

Tracklist

1. Kintsugi (3:53) [WATCH]
2. Glitch (3:56)
3. Parallel Lines (6:46)
4. New Moon Harvest (3:30)
5. Losing Game (5:28)
6. White Rabbit’s Hole (6:55)
7. Night Drive (5:48) [WATCH]
8. Vicious Circle (4:21)
9. Hopium (8:24) [WATCH]
10. Come Through (Bonus Track) (4:21)
Total runtime: 53:27

Country: Italy
Genre: Progressive Rock
FFO: Caligula’s Horse, Leprous, The Pineapple Thief, Haken

Photo by Riccardo Nifosì
The first incarnation of the band  was originally founded in Rome, Italy, by brothers Diego Cafolla (guitars) and Manuel Thundra Cafolla (drums) under the name of “Earth Shaker”.
Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “Raven” and driven by a will of change, the band’s name was soon altered into KINGCROW and a couple of self-produced demos/albums where recorded under the KINGCROW moniker: Something Unknown(2001), Insider (2004) and Timetropia (2006).
In the early months of 2010 the band finished recording their new album “Phlegethon” that was released in June of the same year under the “Scarlet Records” label.
It was considered on an international level as a relevant masterpiece and was classed as one of the elite progressive metal albums of the year. It has been near the top of the “album of the year” charts in some international prog-rock websites. Phlegethon promotion lasted for about two years and a half.
During the same year, the band recorded the new album “In Crescendo” that was released in February 2013 by the American label “Sensory Records.
The band toured  along with Pain Of Salvation in North America  in April and May, 2013. In 2015 the band released the album “Eidos” and toured Europe as Headliners. Meanwhile KINGCROW signed a management deal with GlassVille Music, house of very well known progressive acts like Pain Of Salvation and Riverside among others.
The band recorded the new album titled “The Persistence”.
The album was released on September 7th via Sensory Records and received great reviews and ended on a lot of “best of 2018” lists on magazines and webzines.
The upcoming album “Hopium” marks another step forward in pushing boundaries remarking the restless progressive  attitude of the band in incorporating countless influences into a personal sound.
Describing the band today is quite a difficult task, but one could state that the influence of different kinds of music, from progressive rock , ambient music, alternative rock and metal are all present in the music of KINGCROW.
With each release KINGCROW has taken a step further away from their original roots and is regarded today as one of the most exciting bands that Italy has to offer.

Line-up
Diego Marchesi – Vocals
Diego Cafolla – Guitars, Keys, Backing Vocals
Ivan Nastasi – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Riccardo Nifosì – Bass, Backing Vocals
Thundra – Drums, Percussions

Recording Studio
Sound Under Pressure (Rome, Italy)

Production Credits
Produced by Diego Cafolla & Thundra Cafolla
Sound Engineer – Diego Cafolla

Mixed by Giampiero Ulacco at Holofram Studios (Francavilla al Mare, Italy)

Mastered by Marco Vannucci at Spitfire Mastering Studio (Italy)

Guest Musicians
Vikram Shankar – Piano solo on “Hopium”

Cover Art
Devilnax

Pre-save & Pre-order: https://orcd.co/kingcrowhopium

Links/Follow Artist:
Official Website: https://www.kingcrow.it/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Kingcrowband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingcrow_official/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KingcrowBand
Bandcamp: https://kingcrow1.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nnSgQo8TIgiO5M5pv3mlV
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kingcrow/594989536
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/1002506
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/6519112

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black