The band’s heaviest and most monumental compositions
weave into a conceptual mini-album.
Fixation, the hottest name in Norwegian metalcore, released their new EP “Speak In Tongues” on October 11th. However, this is not just any interim release made up of leftover songs, but a conceptual mini-album with eight tracks that explores themes such as togetherness, identity and power relations. The publisher is Indie Recordings.
“Speak In Tongues” EP is epic and experimental at the same time. The band says they drew inspiration from the soundtracks of films and TV series such as Dune and Don’t Worry Darling. They also mention the Norwegian pop star Aurora as one of their sources of inspiration. Around the massive elements, however, heavy metal tones rumble, accompanying singer Jonas Hansen’s profound lyrics. The singer, who has garnered a lot of praise for his thought-provoking and insightful lyrics, comments:
“Speak In Tongues is about an individual searching for meaning in a world that rejects him. He finds relief in a cult, but quickly realizes that it is no better option than the society he was fleeing. He decides to found his own cult, but at the same time loses touch with himself.”
Hansen says that the band has long been interested in cult movements and their psychological power. He also hints that there are hidden hints and “easter egg” surprises that can be found on the EP, which the most attentive listeners can notice.
According to Hansen, Blue Skies, which can be found in between on behalf of “Speak In Tongues” EP, is a kind of culmination point of the story that runs through the EP:
“We wanted this song to feel like a kind of ceremony or an acid trip – a whirlwind of emotions and chaos. I imagined people dancing naked around the room, speaking in tongues, and just at the right moment the main character sees the blue sky, which signifies nirvana or revelation.”
Speak In Tongues track listing:
1. {grow a flower}
2. Random Acts of Violence
3. {pick the petals}
4. Blue Skies
5. {tear it’s thorns off}
6. Tyrannical Miracle
7. {blood still on the grass}
8. Fever Dreaming
The band, which has been on the rise for the last couple of years, played more than 60 gigs all over Europe last year. Fixation also released their debut album “More Subtle Than Death” and made history by picking up the Breakthrough of the Year award at the Norwegian Publishing Awards. It was the first time that the award was given to a metal band.
Fixation is:
Jonas Hansen – vocals
Martin Stenstad Selen – guitar
Tobias Østerdal – guitar
Martin Gravdal – bass
Ola Dønnem – drums