Extreme metal outfit Messier 16 (meaning ‘The Eagle Nebula’, band name inspired by the ‘Pillars of Creation’) comes shrieking out of one of the hubs of extreme metal, Oslo, Norway. Their first single "Iota" from their upcoming album, from their debut album of the same name, is anything but small. Powerful, atmospheric and aggressive, the track balances the various elements that make up extreme metal flawlessly.
Guitarist, vocalist and composer, Jonas Ulrik Eide comments: “Personally, this track means a lot to me, as it was written in the middle of the album’s writing process, a time I find the creative flow runs the quickest and most violently – hence it represents the very moments the track itself describes. At the same time, the lyrical narrative is the breaking point and an emotional summit of the album’s journey.”
Iota will be released on May 28th.
