Hollowmind 's highly anticipated comeback EP is here! Following the release of the singles "The Divide" and "The Social Meteor ," the veteran progressive heavy metal band releases Inside An Extended Play Wikimetal Music label .
With a play on words in the title meaning "EP" and a reflection on the intense and unimaginable experiences lived collectively with the pandemic, the trio formed by bassist and vocalist Rob Gutierrez , guitarist Ale Silveira and drummer Felipe Gomes features production by Val Santos (Toyshop, ex-Viper) on the project, which marks Hollowmind's first release since the album The Cardinal Factor (2014).
All the lyrics on the album contain the word "inside" and connect by addressing themes such as the inevitable postponement of plans, isolation, global political chaos, and mental health.
“That word appears in every song on the album. We’ve never spent so much time ‘inside’ our homes, and ourselves,” Gutierrez explains. “I feel like we’re characters in a play that never ends.”.
The striking cover art was created by Swedish artist Niklas Sundin , from the band Mitochondrial Sun and formerly of Dark Tranquillity , depicting an actor on a precipice, illuminated by a kind of terrifying approaching meteor.
“Working with Hollowmind was a pleasure. I was very pleased with the artwork. Those paying close attention will probably notice some references to an important piece of rock history,” he warned.
Listen to the album on Spotify below or on your favorite digital platform here .
