19/09/2021
2022 will see the release of not one, but two new Adrestia albums.
These albums, titled III: The Betrayal and IV: The Mark Of Cain, were recorded at the same time, partly by the band members, partly by Ulf Blomberg at Hoborec studio, while the mixing and mastering was done by Henrik Udd.
While the sound on both albums is identical, the lyrical themes of the albums differ.
III: The Betrayal is a reflection of the world, the title is referring to how the global powers of the world betrayed the people of Rojava when they gave green light for the terrorists to attack the area and commit ethnical cleansing.
The lyrical themes of IV: The Mark Of Cain are less aimed at the world, the album is more focused on personal issues.
Just as on previous Adrestia releases, the albums contain a certain dose of instruments more or less alien to crust punk, as well as other musical features that are usually not used in punk contexts.
The albums also feature collaborations with guest musicians such as Tomas Jonsson (Anti Cimex, Wolfpack), Mattias Frödén (Gränslandet, Maleo, Nattramn, Myteri) and Inga Radziviloviča.
III: The Betrayal and IV: The Mark Of Cain will be released on vinyl 2022 by Alerta Antifascista Records (official) in Europe and Ar Stailc Presents in North America.