Eidola release “Mend” their second full-length studio album in less than a year and the conclusion of the story they began with the Spring 2024 release of “Eviscerate” on January 17th, 2025, via Blue Swan Records/Rise Records.
“‘The Faustian Spirit’ is a testament to the journey we’ve been on and pulls from a decade of evolution”, reflects Andrew Michael Wells, who also serves as Dance Gavin Dance’s clean vocalist. “It’s the culmination of six albums, woven together with passion and energy. With ‘Mend’, we’re not holding back; we’re pushing the boundaries of what this band has always been about. Coming off of ‘Eviscerate’, Mend feels like the other side of the same coin a fierce, powerful continuation of the themes that shape our work. If this track is just the beginning, we’re ready to take listeners to places they’ve never been with us before”.
While “Eviscerate” delved into darker themes of loss, grief, and despair, “Mend” explores redemption and healing against a more melodic and uplifting musical canvas. This dynamic duality, representing both light and dark, speaks to the band’s exploration of the human condition in all of its complexity.
Produced by Stephan Hawkes (Chelsea Grin, American Me) and recorded in North Hollywood, Calif., the album promises a fresh evolution for the Salt Lake City-based band.
Pre-order & pre-save “Mend” here.
Tracklist:
1. Brahman: Garden of Eden
2. Prodigy
3. Empire of Light
4. My Father’s House
5. Kaleidoscope
6. A Pearl in a Dead Sea
7. Blood in the Water
8. Renaissance
9. What It Means to Be Alone
10. Restore Me
11. The Faustian Spirit
12. Godhead: First Temple
13. Revelation: The Infinite Beauty of Oneness
Eidola is Andrew Michael Wells (vocals), Sergio Medina (guitar), Matthew Dommer (vocals/guitar), Matthew Hansen (drums), Skylar Caporicci (guitar), and Reese Ortenberg (bass). The progressive post-hardcore band, formed in 2011 Salt Lake City, are known for their complex compositions, thought-provoking lyrics, and dynamic live performances. On “Eviscerate”, their most recent album, Punk News said “What’s unusual about Eidola is their ability to wield melody with such obvious talent, but to twin it with heaviness and complexity…”, Metal Injection noted the band’s knack for “technical magic and catchy ass melodies”, and Under The Radar said the new collection “is undoubtedly some of their best work”. Eidola have released five full-length albums: “Eviscerate” (2024), “The Architect” (2021), “To Speak, To Listen” (2017), “Degeneraterra” (2015), and “The Great Glass Elephant” (2012).
Weblinks:
eidolaband.com
www.facebook.com/eidolaUT
