Blackened Death Metallers SHARDANA Unleash the Power of Sardinian Folklore with ‘Is Cerbus’ Lyric Video!

 The Sardinian blackened death metal act SHARDANA is excited to deliver a lyric video for the song Is Cerbus, taken from the band’s upcoming album The Monarch, out on September 5th as jewel case and digital via Rude Awakening Records.

Is Cerbus is a term associated with the Sinnai Carnival in Sardinia, and refers to one of the main figures of the local tradition, known with this name. During the carnival, the Canaxus (beaters dressed in skins, cowbells, and other elements reminiscent of nature) are tasked with driving the Cerbus (men dressed as deer) toward the Cassadoris (hunters) who await them for the final slaughter, simulating a big game hunt.

Watch the lyric video of Is Cerbus here: https://youtu.be/pgk1rDBie0A

Pre-order the digital album on Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/44jz9hzn

 


 

SHARDANA was formed early in 2008 with the intent of creating a metal band with epic and battling sounds, merging Heavy Metal with Black and Viking influences. Historically speaking, Shardana was the name of the Sardinian pirates who sailed the Mediterranean sea in the second millennium BCE. Their history inspires the songwriting of the band to a large degree, and the lyrics are about the glorious courage and legendary pride of those people who contributed so much to increase the influence of Sardinia at the times of pharaoh Ramses or during the Roman Empire.

The Monarch is not a concept, although there are several songs that share a common theme: the passing of time, and the struggle of humans to avoid their inescapable fate. So you can imagine Time as “The Monarch”, a deaf giant monster that won’t listen to your prayers or insults, just standing still while you’re trying to overcome it, until the bitter end.

The Monarch was produced and mixed at Overcore Studio by Lorenzo Mariani. Additional engineering by Daniele Manca. Mastered at Audiosiege Studio by Brad Boatright. Artwork by Gimmy Derka. Graphics by Sebastian Mocci. Photos by Valeria Spiga. 


Next shows:

August 23 / Sons Of Rock Metal Fest, Anfiteatro Morres, Sassari (IT) w/SINISTER

September 20 / Cosmic Void Festival, London (UK) w/THE KOVENANT, NECROPHOBIC, and more

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