Soen - Slipknot's 'Snuff' (Official Performance Video)

SOEN's rendition of @slipknot's "SNUFF" taken from a very special concert film, ATLANTIS, which also features thirteen of SOEN’s most popular compositions reinterpreted with live orchestral accompaniment. The full concert is set for release on November 18th 2022 via Silver Lining Music.

The perfect way for Soen to celebrate a decade together; ATLANTIS was created within the mystic and magical confines of Atlantis Grammofon Studio in Stockholm, Sweden, which has seen a wide range of international artists record, from Quincy Jones to Lenny Kravitz to Green Day. Formerly a movie house in 1941, it went on to become Metronome Studio (during which time ABBA was born) before becoming Atlantis Grammofon in 1983.

Filmed and recorded on December 10th 2021, Martin Lopez (drums & percussion), Joel Ekelöf (lead vocals), Lars Enok Åhlund (guitars & piano), Cody Lee Ford (lead guitar) and Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel (bass) worked together with an 8-piece orchestra to reinterpret and rediscover fresh energy and elements in classic Soen songs, such as “Antagonist”, “Monarch”, “Jinn” and “Lucidity”, as well as introducing a stunning interpretation of Slipknot’s deeply dark meditation on darkness rejecting love, “Snuff”. The end result of this 80 minutes performance is some remarkable new aural refractions of Soen’s greatest material for fans to absorb and enjoy. As has always been the way with Soen: the deepest dives yield the greatest treasures.

Hot on the heels of their recently mostly sold-out shows in Europe and UK, the relentless metal quintet are now due to embark on tours in North America:

IMPERIAL North America Tour 2022:
22 November - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
23 November - Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace
25 November - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey
26 November - Montreal, QC - Le Studio TD
27 November - Quebec City, QC - L'Imperial
29 November - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
30 November - New York City, NY - Gramercy Theatre
01 December - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
02 December - Charlotte, NC - The Underground
03 December - Tampa, FL - Crowbar
04 December - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage
06 December - Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live*
07 December - Dallas, TX - Amplified Live*
08 December - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
10 December - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
11 December - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
13 December - Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
15 December - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Roseville
16 December - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
17 December - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
*Guests to Katatonia

ATLANTIS was recorded by David Castillo and Iñaki Marconi, mixed by Castillo, and mastered by Tony Lindgren. The performance was filmed and directed by George Laycock from the bespoke British production house Blacktide Phonic/Visual.

ATLANTIS will be available as a DVD-CD with bonus footage, a Double 12” Limited Edition Vinyl, Long Form Video, Digital Download and Streaming.

The additional orchestral musicians and contributors on ATLANTIS are:
Stefan Stenberg, Double Bass
Joakim Simonsson, Piano and Organ
Karin Liljenberg, Violin 1
Andreas Forsman, Violin 2
Erik Holm, Viola
Cecilia Linné, Cello
Johanna Börjesson, Vocals
Therése Börjesson, Vocals

Technical support: Dan Wahlbeck
Drum tech: Rickard Gustafsson
Sound support: Niclas Lindström

Soen wish to thank them deeply for their immense contribution to this performance.

ATLANTIS Track List:
1. Antagonist
2. Lunacy
3. Monarch
4. Trials
5. River
6. Jinn
7. Illusion
8. Modesty
9. Lucidity
10. Savia
11. Fortune
12. Snuff
13. Lascivious
14. Lotus

SOEN - Official YouTube Channel

SOEN:
Joel Ekelöf - Vocals
Martin Lopez - Drums
Lars Enok Åhlund – Keyboards and Guitar
Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel - Bass
Cody Ford - Lead Guitar

FOLLOW SOEN:

[wisengama]

The violinist is absolutely feeling the storm of emotions in the room.

[CaptMusicMan]

I've cried to Slipknot's Snuff a million times, cried to Corey's live version a million more, but this is the most beautiful version of it and I Love it!

[KlBl]

I'm alone at home sitting on my couch listening to this and I'm crying so hard. It was playing one afternoon when I went to the cemetery to visit my Mom's grave so I could feel close to her again. She was my best friend and our bond was strong. It's been 3 years and it hasn't gotten any better. I'm just now starting to realize that she's never coming back and I don't know how to accept that. I have a hard time listening to it now because it reminds me of that day at the cemetery. Silly, I know. Certain songs at certain times in my life have had that effect on me. I've always loved this song..but hearing it done this way is so beautiful..💔

[benjouz]

Martin Lopez is such a great drummer !

[bennoakes]

Perfect solo, not overplayed, just right.

[adaemel]

we need more soen with orchestra ❤ this is what my ears needed to hear.

[oscarnieto]

I really hope this cover makes SOEN get the attention they deserve. It's just an absolute pleasure to see and hear one of my favorite bands making a tribute to the one that introduced me to metal music. Such a gift. Such a fkn gift.

[normanjerjerrod]

Strong tribute, strong voices, strong instruments, thank you for you music guys

[HernanClivio]

Astonishing how these guys turned out a song that was already good into something just beautiful.

[-nope]

Just love this band. That solo gave me them chills. Definitely have a David Gilmour vibe going on!

[victorhugoeh]

You've taken this good song to a new emotive level. Beautiful version.

[nothingbutaray]

my fav band, performing one of my fav songs.. perfection 🤘

[bardiamomenabadi]

I can't believe how good this band is. I hope you get the best. thank you for this great piece of art

[halfbloodswan]

I've listened to this song so many times during a very hard time, not long ago. And this performance made me tear up, incredible.

[jaynecobb]

This song with the orchestra and Joel's amazing voice is pure magic, thank you so much!

[jennifer]

This song has been in my head since the Soen streaming concert in February. Such a BEAUTIFUL rendition!!! Tears in my eyes for Joel's gorgeous voice!!! 😍

[PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great song, great tribute, great performance 🤘

[danadan]

I didn't even know the original when I heard this cover... Soen is just overpowering and always reaching to my deep emotions! As they do here too!

[VinzHeathen]

Soen is a band that deserves so much more attention! Have to be honest that the raw vocals of Corey are what makes this song for me, but this arrangement is beautiful!

[cristiansosa]

Bury all your secrets in my skin
Come away with innocence
And leave me with my sins
The air around me still feels like a cage
And love is just a camouflage
For what resembles rage again

So if you love me, let me go
And run away before I know
My heart is just too dark to care
I can't destroy what isn't there
Deliver me into my fate
If I'm alone, I cannot hate
I don't deserve to have you
My smile was taken long ago
If I can change, I hope I never know

I still press your letters to my lips
And cherish them in parts of me
That savor every kiss
I couldn't face a life without your light
But all of that was ripped apart
When you refused to fight

So save your breath, I will not care
I think I made it very clear
You couldn't hate enough to love
Is that supposed to be enough?
I only wish you weren't my friend
Then I could hurt you in the end
I never claimed to be a saint
My own was banished long ago
It took the death of hope to let you go

So break yourself against my stones
And spit your pity in my soul
You never needed any help
You sold me out to save yourself
And I won't listen to your shame
You ran away, you're all the same
Angels lie to keep control
My love was punished long ago
If you still care, don't ever let me know
If you still care, don't ever let me know