THE NEW ALBUM FROM THE FRENCH
ALT-METAL/ART-ROCK COLLECTIVE
RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 10TH 2023
ON KSCOPE
Emotive and conceptual, Klone
have once again broken new sonic ground and built further on their signature
expansive sound.
Since 2019’s opus Le Grand Voyage, French
art-rockers Klone have risen to
new heights across
the globe, touring alongside
the likes of Leprous and Pain of Salvation, and
blowing away festival crowds at Hellfest, Motocultor, Prog Power USA, Midsummer Prog, and Cruise to the
Edge. Back with new album Meanwhile, the band return with
sprawling textures, huge guitars and beautiful melodies to satisfy progressive
metal fans and rock listeners alike.
Recorded in February 2022 with
producer Chris Edrich (TesseracT, Leprous, The Ocean
Collective), Meanwhile chronicles the best and worst
aspects of humanity. Vocalist Yann Ligner’s high-concept and oftentimes meta
lyrics paint a picture of events taking place at the same time but in different
places, while he muses about choices that are made against our will that can change
the course of our common history - resulting in some poignant reflections about
today’s world.
First single, Within Reach, showcases Klone’s signature blend of beautiful soundscapes, monstrous riffs and off-kilter time signatures, blended with relatable lyrics. The band say: "Within Reach is about those missed opportunities, those moments that elude us, close to the tipping point and so often within reach. The song introduces the album and sets the tone with a powerful and direct opening. With a sharp sound, Chris Edrich's massive production enhances a composition full of relief and straight to the point Both heavy and refined, "Within Reach" condenses the ingredients that make the colour of this new album.”
The striking artwork for Meanwhile was
created by Umut Recber, who experimented with photo manipulation techniques to
create a striking image of stormy skies which perfectly represents the music
within.
Klone’s most concise, direct and sonically accomplished album yet, Meanwhile is
an essential listen. The album will be released on February 10th 2023 on CD /
LP / limited edition silver coloured vinyl LP / limited edition clear vinyl LP
/ digitally and is available to pre-order HERE (https://Klone.lnk.to/Meanwhile)
MEANWHILE TRACKLISTING
1. Within Reach [05:00] https://youtu.be/k_i3cq0ad8A
2. Blink Of An Eye [05:22]
3. Bystander [05:05]
4. Scarcity [04:25]
5. Elusive [05:02]
6. Apnea [05:22]
7. The Unknown [04:55]
8. Night And Day [05:36]
9. Disobedience [05:44]
10. Meanwhile [06:48]
Klone have confirmed they will be supporting the
release of Meanwhile with live shows, beginning in their
native France, but more dates will be announced soon.
02/12/2022 - Lille - Le Black
Lab
03/12/2022 - Nantes - Le
Ferrailleur - Nantes Metal Fest
28/01/2023 - Clermont-Ferrand -
La Cooperative De Mai
09/02/2023 - Le Mans - L'alambik
/ Superforma
10/02/2023 - Bordeaux - Le Rocher
De Palmer
11/02/2023 - Paris - Le Trabendo
24/02/2023 - Poitiers - Le
Confort Moderne
15/04/2023 - Savigny-Le-Temple -
L'empreinte
Klone
are:
Yann Ligner :
Vocals
Aldrick Guadagnino :
Guitar
Morgan Berthet:
Drums
Enzo Alfano: Bass
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