Sinsaenum, the extreme-metal outfit featuring ex-Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison and Dragonforce bassist Frédéric Leclercq, are back with their sophomore full-length, Repulsion For Humanity. The follow-up to 2016's album Echoes of the Tortured and last November's EP Ashes, is due to hit shelves August 10th. Now, they've given us our first taste of the LP with "Final Resolve," a crushing new track and music video.
"It is still death metal, it's undeniable," says Leclercq. "But we found it interesting to mix it with other elements that we all like. This is only one aspect of the album and what Sinsaenum is about — 'Final Resolve' is just an obvious first single due to its catchiness. Because yes, it is possible to play death metal and be catchy," he laughs.
Unlike previous releases, Repulsion For Humanity saw Jordison recording his drum tracks in France with the rest of Sinsaenum (which also features vocalist Sean Zatorsky (ex-Chimaira), guitarist Stephane Buriez (Loudblast) and and bassist Heimoth (Seth)) present. "In a way, Repulsion For Humanity almost feels like this is our first album," the percussionist says. "Them giving me ideas and being able to construct the tracks together as a band made for a killer foundation for the rest to build upon. This album is lethal, and the songwriting has evolved immensely."
Another difference is that this time, extreme-metal icon Attila Csihar (Mayhem, Sunn O)))) was unable to fully participate in the recording process. "Attila is still a member of Sinsaenum," explains Leclercq. "He contributed to some backing vocals and lyrics, but basically had to step out of this album/tour cycle. Nevertheless, he is still one of us. We have his full 'blessings' on the new recordings — we were in constant communication during the recording of Repulsion ... and Sean did an amazing job on vocals."
"Ave Sin-Bloods!" adds Attila. "Because of my duties with my other bands, I could not take part as much as I wanted in the latest Sinsaenum recordings. But that does not mean that I stopped playing with the band — it is just temporary. Check out our new album because it will shave your goosebumps, it's a frightmare! We will never stop to open the depths of hell in your souls. Stay tuned and raise your demons!"
