Founded in 2016 in Marseille, France, Stone Horns has been unleashing groove death metal since debuting “The Beast Inside” released in 2018, along with 2021’s “Rise of Apophis”. Signing with Rockshots Records, the band is gearing up for their third studio album “Chimaira” for release in January 2024 along with tour plans across Europe.
Featuring seven groove-laden hell-bent tracks, “Chimaira” tells the story of an odyssey of being rejected by all and thirsting for revenge. It explores life’s thirst for recognition, whatever its form. Through its various acts, the story continues in different states, colors, and landscapes. A raw, merciless finality that leaves little room for breath in this torment of violence. “We’re all chasing a chimera, but isn’t it the chimera that’s chasing us? That’s the question this album tries to answer, combining freshness and warmth, violence and peace, waves, and digressions”, adds the band.
With their headbanging groove, this third studio offering “Chimaira” is a culmination of all the band’s experiments to date. This is the band’s most accomplished album to date, both in terms of composition and production. The band’s long-time fans will be satisfied, but they also hope to bring in new fans with this record, with a slightly more modern production. Each track has its own universe on this full length, but it’s also part of a whole, because like their previous albums, “Chimaira” is a concept album.
“There’s something for every metal taste and color. The aim of this album is for fans of every sub-genre of metal to be able to say to themselves at some point when listening to it: ‘I really like that beat’. ‘Chimaira’ is a bit like the child of ‘The Beast Inside’ (2018) and ‘Rise of Apophis’ (2021)”, says the band.
Today, Stone Horns gives their first glimpse into “Chimaira” with a music video for their first single “Age of Chimairas”, a groove anthem from which the album takes its name. A real steamroller that has also proved it’s worth live for the band. With a “patriotic” chorus, accompanied by melodic guitar. The song has a certain metalcore feel to it, while retaining its groove and remains in the band’s tradition.
Watch the official video for the new single “Age of Chimairas” below.
Recommended listening for fans of Machine Head, Devildriver, Slipknot, Lamb of God, and Jinjer, Stone Horns’ third full-length, “Chimaira”, due out on January 26th, 2024, via Rockshots Records is available for pre-order here.
Tracklist:
1. Grasping the Embers of Exile (7:51)
2. No Mercy (3:58)
3. Terra Genesis (3:31)
4. Age of Chimairas (4:10)
5. Chrysalis (4:52)
6. In the Clutches of the Abyss (5:29)
7. Echoes of a Fallen Empire (5:24)
Album Credits:
Music: David Viard, Antoine Roszak, Mathis Lakermance, Damien Servais
Lyrics: David Viard
Production, Antoine Roszak, David Viard
Mix and Mastering, Antoine Roszak
Covers & Arts : David Viard, helped by IA
Cover “Age of Chimairas”: Mrdrfckr Art and David Viard
Line-up:
David Viard – Vocals
Mathis Lakermance, Damien Servais, Antoine Roszak – Guitars
Antoine Roszak, David Viard – Bass
Maël Taguelmint – Drums
Weblinks:
facebook.com/StoneHornsOfficial
instagram.com/stone_horns
