{"product_id":"fleshgod-apocalypse_opera-cd_2024_war","title":"Opera","description":"Fleshgod Apocalypse continues to push the boundaries of the genre. After 5 years of waiting, Fleshgod Apocalypse returns with a highly anticipated album. \"Opera\" gives fans what they have been waiting for in droves: catchy symphonic death metal. With an innovative approach to blending classical elements and extreme metal, Fleshgod Apocalypse continues to captivate audiences with a unique sound.Formed in 2007, Italian symphonic death metal maestros Fleshgod Apocalypse are finally back with their fifth brand new album titled 'Opera', a heartbreaking musical journey inspired by the tragic climbing accident that befell their leader and mastermind Francesco Paoli, in 2021.« The best stories are always born from pain, it's a bitter but undeniable truth, » says Francesco. « That's why human struggles have always been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists throughout history. But one thing is to create art that gives voice to someone else's tribulations, another is to accept baring your soul to the world and revealing your weaknesses and fragilities, while trying to turn them into new resources for your own creativity. It's a dangerous game, because you never know what our twisted mind has in store, but it's a game you have to play if you really want to take your art to the highest level and leave a mark that has a deeper meaning, not just mere entertainment for distracted people. »« After my fall, I woke up in the hospital, underwent several surgeries, constantly received terrible news, and spent many months not knowing if I would ever be able to play an instrument again. I felt doomed. Fear, painkillers, wheelchairs were the daily fodder of my frustration. Retracing what happened that day, as well as the days, months, and years that followed, was such an exhausting and frightening journey, during which I had to face my demons again and deal with memories I hoped I had left behind. »« Was it all worth it? Let others say. All I can say is that even though it was clear it was the right thing to do, we couldn't even imagine how much this process would affect our songwriting, igniting our creativity and reinvigorating our attitude after years of deep pandemic-induced coma. We managed to turn one of the worst things in life into a work of art, which embodies our personal and artistic growth and takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions, where they can experience what I experienced hand in hand with me. It's a waking nightmare but that's how life is sometimes, just scary. »The entire album is structured like a play in 10 acts, as the title itself, « Opera », draws a clear thread with the eternal tradition of Italian classical musical theater and its icons, from Giuseppe Verdi to Giacomo Puccini, combining it with the epic brutality of death and symphonic metal, which has become their trademark.Mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Epica, Arch Enemy), \"Opera\" definitely marks a new step forward for the band, incorporating new suggestions into that unique blend that makes Fleshgod Apocalypse famous: pure violence, majestic orchestrations, and soaring melodies.","brand":"Fleshgod Apocalypse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57525854798168,"sku":null,"price":23942646.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/0727361593445.jpg?v=1781658532","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en-us\/products\/fleshgod-apocalypse_opera-cd_2024_war","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}