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Formed in Ontario, Canada, the band Protest the Hero has been successful in progressive metal and punk since the early 2000s, somewhat reminiscent of the sound of bands like Tesseract and The Dillinger Escape Plan.
Until the beginning of this year, the group had released four studio albums and five EPs, all very well received by critics and, of course, by metal fans. Now, after their longest hiatus, the group has released Palimpsest , their fifth album, following Volition from 2013 and the EP Pacific Myth from 2016.
The release was scheduled for June 19th, a Friday, the day most music releases happen, however, the group decided to postpone the album to the 18th. The reason for the change was noble. On June 19th, the United States celebrates Juneteenth , also known as Freedom Day , the day of the emancipation of slaves in the country. Although it is not considered a national holiday, various communities mobilize to raise awareness of the day and what it means to the American population.
Palimpsest sounds current because the Canadians address political and social themes in their lyrics that we face today, but, according to vocalist Rody Walker , in an interview with Loudwire , the album was written three years ago, shortly after Donald Trump's election, he points out.
But the work isn't just criticism of the new executive branch. It also showcases the beauty of our world: “Where there is greatness, there is beauty, innovation, and an incredible story. And I wanted to discuss both the negative and positive sides and identify what I, personally, believe greatness truly is,” said Walker.
Listen to the album Palimpsest below and tell us what you thought of this week's recommendation!
