Crippled Black Phoenix - Cry Of Love

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX is back with a new single/video "Cry Of Love" that is taken from the upcoming album "Ellengæst".

An album that has the difficult task of following 2018’s profound and moving "Great Escape". This new release, though, does not make any attempts in pairing with or succeeding its predecessor. Circumstances largely prevented it anyway. On the day tracking started for "Ellengæst", CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX found themselves without a male lead vocalist and keyboardist. Whereas events of a similar thread would spell doom for most bands, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX leader Justin Greaves took it as an opportunity to tap into his deep network of musician friends. Before he knew it, several prominent guest vocalists were secured, ready and able to lend their considerable talents to: ANATHEMA’s Vincent Cavanagh, GAAHLS WYRD’s Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal, COLISEUM / FOTOCRIME / one-time CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX touring bassist Ryan Patterson, up-and-coming U.K. solo artist Suzie Stapleton, and TRIBULATION’s Jonathan Hultén. The songs are a collection of thoughts and feelings which all relate to how we exist in the world but also it’s about crossing into the other dimensions, how we all have spirits and demons, how we can be strong and also weak. How we miss loved ones and also lament the human race. The artwork by Thana really expresses the theme of the album, it visualizes the spiritual aspect of Ellengæst perfectly. There’s an atmosphere about it that draws you in.

Today's tune "Cry Of Love" is taken from the upcoming album "Ellengæst" which will be released worldwide on October 9, 2020.

Mastermind Justin Greaves comments on the track: “This is a song about losing a loved family member, but not a human one, it’s about our feline companions. Ryan came back with the words and vocals after I sent him the song and it blew us away. We already connected with Ryan when on tour and being fellow animal lovers and vegans, he, Belinda, and myself have a deep appreciation for speaking out about our animal friends. The song lyrics are about Ryan’s cat Willie who sadly passed away. Coincidentally, at the same time, we (Belinda and myself) lost two of our cat family, Nell, and Tigger (the old three-legged dude who starred on the cover of Horrific Honorifics). So this song is like a coming together to celebrate the love we have for the cats, how we miss them, and how they influence our lives. Joining Ryan on Cry Of Love is our friend and previous collaborator, Suzie Stapleton. Putting her distinctive voice on, giving it another dimension. The video for this fried my brain, I love it so much and so do the rest of the band, Guilherme totally understood what the feelings of the song are about, and he made a beautiful and simple narrative which will touch even the coldest heart. If you love your cat or lost the one you love, then be prepared to grab the tissues.”

Enjoy!



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