AVATAR releases their new single “Captain Goat” this Wednesday, the 28th. The band, formed by vocalist Johannes Eckerström , guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström , bassist Henrik Sandelin , and drummer John Alfredsson, has been growing steadily over the last few years.
Among the milestones of this journey is the acclaimed album Dance Devil Dance , released in 2023, which included the rock chart hit “The Dirt I'm Buried In”. The group now looks to an even more promising future with the release of their new song, “Captain Goat”.
“I think it will be very clear to anyone who listens to 'Captain Goat' that the rules have changed once again,” says vocalist Eckerström. “It will always be metal. It will always be AVATAR. We will never make the same music twice and we will always find ways to reinvent ourselves. It’s the only way we know how to do it and the only way we have a chance to be the best we’ve ever been. 'Captain Goat' uses the motif of Satan and the spirit’s journey through the underworld as a meditation. It’s a negotiation with the harshness of existence and an encounter with acceptance as one navigates the relentless darkness of life.”
Regarding the music video that accompanies the track, he adds: “In the video, we found a way to play with that, shamelessly borrowing images from various myths, folklore, and legends. Besides, any day I see guys taking their clothes off for a piece of paper is a good day for all of us.”
Furthermore, tours alongside Iron Maiden and Metallica , including the band's biggest show ever in Mexico City.
Check out “Captain Goat”:
