Soen - Deceiver (Official Video)

𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 is about battling whatever demons you have and carrying that constant worry on your shoulders, how it can wear you down and make whatever goals you achieve in your life pointless. It’s about standing up against that negativity within you and trying to keep going even if that negative shadow follows you wherever you go. 🔥

𝕍𝕀𝔻𝔼𝕆 ℂℝ𝔼𝔻𝕀𝕋𝕊:
Cast:
Omega: Fabrizio Bordignon
Father: Marco Rossetti
Daughter: Greta Ambrosini
Soldiers: Claudio Corti, Francesco Forconi, Davide Luongo, Daniele Ninfo

Direction & Post Production: Videns Studios

Set #1, Light in a Room Studios. SW
Camera Operator: Staffan övgård fsf
Assistant: Jonathan Scherzenlehner
Set #2, In & Out Studio, IT
Camera Operator: Vincenzo Mario Cristi
Cinematography: Paolo Loli
Set #3, Outdoor, IT
Cinematography: Vanni Mastrantonio
Assistant Director: Priscilla Muscat
Costumes: PMA

VFX Artists:
Daniele Zed Berretta
Lorenzo Saponetta
Stefano Alfonsi
Paolo Luciani
Valerio Met Cortese
Alessandro Minardi
Kevin Grace
Leonardo Rivera

3D Artists:
Lorenzo Saponetta
Valerio Carbone
Benedetta Lareri
Michael Staak

The provocative, imperious and engaging Swedish-based metal group SOEN will unveil their fifth album, IMPERIAL, via Silver Lining Music on January 29th 2021. Founder members Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums), along with Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards and guitar), Oleksii “Zlatoyar” Kobel (bass) and Cody Ford (lead guitar) have never shied away from challenging our perceptions of life and humanity, and IMPERIAL continues SOEN’s unique journey through the psyche of our species and the conundrum of our times. Eight crisp, sharp, and supremely constructed songs spanning frustration, reflection and hope, IMPERIAL is the most direct fierce and dynamic release of SOEN’s journey, one which continues to be deeply therapeutic for both the group’s dedicated followers and the band themselves.

Produced by Iñaki Marconi and the band, IMPERIAL was mixed and mastered by Kane Churko, who has worked with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and Bob Dylan, giving songs such as ‘Illusion’, ‘Modesty’ and the epic closer ‘Fortune’ a dimension and richness which will reach yet more ears and minds. The sheer power and poetry of SOEN’s dynamics are more completely executed and honed than ever before, something which is perversely a product of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lead single ‘Antagonist’ storms through the gates with a massive heavy riff of intent, followed by an epic blend of strength, beauty and defiance of all the world’s darkest powermongers, captured in the lyrics ‘Dependency dampens the wild / Inequity weighs down the motion of progress / Life isn’t just to survive.’

IMPERIAL is an album which will engage the listener immediately and sustain long after this crazy time has passed, its rich details destined to make it a classic metal album of this era.

SOEN are an undeniable cypher for all which swirls around us, something which will continue to set them apart from their peers for years to come, and IMPERIAL is the latest potent, unmissable commentary from their journey.

IMPERIAL Track Listing:
1. Lumerian
2. Deceiver
3. Monarch
4. Illusion
5. Antagonist
6. Modesty
7. Dissident
8. Fortune

IMPERIAL CREDITS:
All songs written by SOEN
Produced and recorded by Iñaki Marconi
Vocal editing by Ricardo Borges
Vocals on track 1 to 5 and drums recorded and produced by David Castillo
Mixed and mastered by Kane Churko
Cover design by Enrique Zabala
Art Design by Wriliya
Cover photo by Mark Laita

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:

[udmusic]

it is criminal how underrated this band is 🤘❤

[HernanClivio]

I can't describe how amazing this album is, these guys have outdone themselves, this IS THE ALBUM of 2021. Every track is a masterpiece, each one of them tells a story but at the same time are part of something bigger.

[soundsworld]

"Soen: the most complex form of a simple beauty"

[poliselthiago]

Best music and best visual. 2021 is yours, Soen.

[waleedawan]

woah!!!
Was not expecting the sequel of Monarch video!

[francoloki]

I love Soen, i really don´t understand how this band is no better known. The lyrics really punch in my soul.

[georgeramos]

One of the best bands of today. Deserves much more recognition.

[cursethesky]

The mixing engineer on this album deserves a statue

[racewiththefalcons]

As much as I loved Martin Lopez in Opeth, the smooth nature of Joel's vocals compliments his style so perfectly. And what Opeth is doing right now with extremely proggy and experimental stuff suits Axe's style so perfectly.

[Vortexrec]

This song is something superior!!! This band is certainly something special on the world we live in!

[amindehghan]

2:27 - 2:44 We need longer moments like this moment in Soen songs. Those are the times with the most hype and always give me goosebumps from head to toe! You're the greatest progressive band of this century. Keep up the good work and please remember that we need more of those moments! 🤘🤘

[josuearroyo]

The best album of 2021 🤘🏻🖤🔥
Please come to ✨

[onetirtha]

After 2 years of my first listen, when I intuitively felt the meaning of the song, now I am a point where I can say this song is about the soul and the ego.

"You've always been there covering the sun", the ego blocks the glory of the soul, made in the image of Spirit. The ego always deceives, hence the name of the song is Deceiver.

The entire song is the shedding of the ego to awaken in the glory of the soul. It is my own interpretation.

This is artistic excellence. Thank You Soen.

[JohnxCrash]

Love, light, have abandoned our side
Leaving us dull without will to thrive
Lives pass uneventfully by
Anything challenging set aside

Stand by, let the tension arrive
Grateful receive what deceit provides
This vice is a sinful ally
Fading to black every glimpse of light

When the heart is young and the will is strong
You expect yourself to conquer
But the winds of time will disperse the signs
That you left to find your trail

In the waters of sin
I will drown my awareness of you
You have always been there
Covering the sun
Aching in my chest

Someday I will do as you say
Cracking my armour to break away
All blame I assign to myself
Carrying the guilt of a doom we share

When the heart is young and the will is strong
You expect yourself to conquer
But the winds of time will disperse the signs
That you left to find your trail

In the waters of sin
I will drown my awareness of you
You have always been there
Covering the sun
Aching in my chest

You're my shadow within
And I'll give what I harvest to you
In the river of shame
Certain we immerse
Preying on the blessed

In the waters of sin
I will drown my awareness of you
You have always been there
Covering the sun
Aching in my chest

[jefersonmatos]

For those who love intelligent metal, cognition, psychology and it's details, this band is a gift from life. Lots of hugs from Brazil. Our huge respect for everything you mean to intelligent music composition.

[Imeeos]

It's been ages since a song got stuck in my head. Truly amazing.

[NiklasMX]

Fantastic song! Live sounds even better! SOEN is one of my favorite bands EVER 🔥

[cacaobob]

The best song from the album, the melody is just SOUL! Thanks from Russia!

[fetthunderdome]

Easily one of the best tracks from their entire discography so far

[rohhks]

Joel Ekelöf is the best.
I have been accompanying Soen for years and their musical evolution is incredible. With each album, the songs get better. At Imperial, this song means a lot to me.