VOLA have premiered a new video for their new song “Cannibal.” The track, which features In Flames’ Anders Fridén, is from the band’s new album “Friend Of A Phantom,“ which will be released on November 1.
VOLA said the following about the song:
“VOLA’s music is heavily shaped by melodic death metal, so having Anders Fridén from the legendary In Flames featured on ‘Cannibal’ is a dream come true for us. We feel truly fortunate and are enormously proud of the result.”
They continued:
“When we toured North America in the fall of 2023, Anders and Björn from In Flames attended our concert at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. They came backstage before the show to chat with us, and it turned out they were big fans of the band. Quite a surreal experience, given that In Flames have played a huge part in forming our musical DNA. When we came home from the tour, we dug deep into recording ‘Friend Of A Phantom’, and during that process, we began discussing whether ‘Cannibal’ would benefit from having guest vocals. We all agreed that having some really powerful screams in there would elevate the song, and having just created a bond with Anders meant that it was the easiest decision in the world to ask him if he wanted to be a part of the track. Anders quickly said yes to participate, and eventually, he both recorded vocals and came to Denmark to shoot the video with us. We were thrilled, to say the least!”
Fridén added:
“I have been a fan of VOLA since their first album. They are constantly evolving and, to me, are one of the most interesting bands out right now. During the recording of our last album, I had the opportunity to meet the band and witness an incredible show at The Troubadour in L.A. Cut to a few months later, I was approached if I would be interested in being on a song for their next album. It was a yes without hesitation. It’s an honor to be part of this monster of a song. Bang your head if you know what’s good for you!”
VOLA also commented on the video:
“Working with Vertigo and Riivata Visuals on the music video was incredible. We filmed the video in a gigantic hall in Denmark, with plenty of big lights and lasers, including a large triangle light at the back of the hall. To top it all off, Anders came to Denmark to join us and be part of the video. It was a fantastic experience, and the footage captured the heavy side of VOLA in its essence.”
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