Metal Anarchy

Junius have premiered a new video for their new song “Initiatrix.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Sotera,” which will be released on June 26.

Vocalist/guitarist Joseph E. Martinez had the following to say about the single:

“‘Initiatrix‘ distills the album into 3 minutes and 23 seconds, and it captures the heart of the record.“It’s about willingly stepping into a ritualistic transformation, asking to be changed and accepting the consequences of that choice.”

He also commented on the album:

“The word Sotera is the feminine form of savior or protector in Greek, and it perfectly captured what the album was circling around. This album is a musical invocation that explores the divine feminine as a force of transformation and balance. Medea stands at the threshold. In Sotera we’re calling upon Hekate, her mother, to guide us in her resurrection. The Oracle as a loving but ignored prophet. Lucifera appears as the punished light-bringer. The Initiatrix is the one who begins the rite.”

He offered a genre description as well:

“Mythic, atmospheric, melodic post-metal? Over the years we’ve been labeled post-punk, post-rock, and now post-metal, in that order. We’ve never really cared too much about the label, but post-metal seems to be the one people have settled on for us. We see it as heavy music that prioritizes movement and melody over aggression for its own sake. What we’ve always tried to do is balance weight with emotional lift. The heaviness creates the gravity, but the melody is what carries you into the ether.”

“Sotera” Track Listing:

01. “Disciple“
02. “The Oracle“
03. “Summon Her“
04. “Initiatrix“
05. “Darkwater“
06. “Serpent“
07. “Lucifera“
08. “Scythian“