Metal Anarchy

During an interview with MetalSide, Moonspell singer Fernando Ribeiro discussed the band’s upcoming album. According to him, “it’s a very atmospheric, very gothic metal album.”

Ribeiro said the following when asked about length:

“Well, I think we are going to make between eight or 10 songs. We don’t want a very long album this time. I prefer quality over quantity.”

He also added the following when asked about the musical direction:

“It was the big question for us: Why should we do a new MOONSPELL album, with all the legacy that we’ve been talking about, and which direction should it be? Because it’s a question for us too. And so we let all these years go by between ‘Hermitage’ and the new album. But I think, if I can describe it well, it’s a very atmospheric, very gothic metal album. It’s a very classical album from MOONSPELL. And also the lyrical side is very fantasy-like, very literature-oriented. That’s what we needed as musicians, and that’s also what we think — we might be wrong because it’s always a challenge for us to know what the fans want — I think that’s what the fans are looking for. It’s beautiful songs, strong, catchy choruses, heaviness mixed with atmosphere.

I wouldn’t say it’s our best album. I mean, I’m done with this conversation — best album, worst album. It really depends on the zeitgeist. I think ‘Hermitage’ is a great album — great reviews, great sales, but many also complaints with the fans, and many people loving it too. So I believe this will be a more consensual album, but what do I know? So I just say personally, from what I gather now, from everything we worked, from the project we did, the demo, et cetera, we are all very, very enthusiastic and very happy about the album. Let’s see how it translates to the audience, but I think it’s gonna be one of the best moments of MOONSPELL, yeah.”

[via Blabbermouth]