SATAN - Songs In Crimson (Transparent Pigeon Blue Vinyl)

Satan’s history is storied, their albums and incendiary live shows, iconic. The Newcastle,
England-bred lineup may quip that their career has been '44 years of prolonged mayhem
with a 20-year lunch break'—forming in 1980, eventually pausing before reuniting in 2011—
but circa 2024 finds the band thriving, writing, recording, and touring at the top of their game.
Proof positive is their seventh studio album, and third for Metal Blade, Songs in Crimson.
If 2022’s Earth Infernal album was brutal, up-tempo and with loud guitars, guitarist Russ
Tippins calls Songs in Crimson 'concise. It’s more to the point and gets there quicker. One of
the reasons behind the title Songs in Crimson is that this record is very ‘song’ focused.
There’s more punch this time around. Each chorus speaks for itself.' An eminently relatable
song is 'Era (The Day Will Come).' 'There is nobody on this planet who is not familiar with
the feeling of loss. When you get to the age we are at in this band, it becomes a weekly
occurrence. If there is a message in the lyrics, it is pretty much ‘do not take anything for
granted.’ Especially people. You just don’t know what is around the corner that you can’t see
coming.'
Satan’s chemistry, honed by years of collaboration, brotherhood and love, is unbreakable.
'We played at a metal festival where the headlining band had zero original members,'
Tippins says. 'I cannot get my head around that, though I admire their bravery. We are the
genuine article.' To be clear: 'We did not reunite just to trade on past glory,' he concludes.
'If you want nostalgia, this is not the band for you. We look only ahead and always will.'

Vinyl release of Satan - Songs In Crimson (Transparent Pigeon Blue Vinyl). Released through METAL BLADE RECORDS and available on LP.