Metempsychosis – an exploration of Greek mythos and mortality through the medium of technical post-rock.
With influences spanning from This Will Destroy You to Esbjorn Svensson Trio, Hubris. oft find themselves compared to the likes of Sigur Ros or Long Distance Calling. The writing process of Metempsychosis only emphasises their ability to tactfully draw inspiration from wide schools of thought and experience, using both Greek mythology and their native Swiss landscapes as prime drivers for the album’s conception.
“Music to us is the greatest tool to translate and express our feelings and mindset,” begins drummer Nathan Gros. “Thus, composing this album was a delicate and profound experience for both of us. But for the sake of paying tribute to all the incredible musicians and bands out there, we would also like to add Nils Frahm, Anderson Paak, Esbjörn Svensson Trio, Gojira – unfortunately we have to stop there for brevity, even though there are many more – to the list.”
Coming off the back of a band restructure, Metempsychosis marks the dawn of a new era for Hubris. – one that not only brings a new and exciting approach to both composition and live performances, but will likely follow the trend of critical appraisal that their last record, Apocryphal Gravity, drew from reviewers and fans alike. With new material already in the works and a busy touring schedule over the next 12 months, opportunities to see their sweeping post-rock in action will soon grace Europe and India after a tour that left Australian heads spinning.
Hubris’ new album, Metempsychosis, will be released 13 March 2020 through Art As Catharsis.
Their second single, Dionysus, is available for streaming now via Bandcamp, Spotify and all good streaming platforms.
