KAZEA

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KAZEA is a heavy, genre-defying trio that forges dark and visceral anthems, melding the power of post-rock, the haunting melodies of neofolk, and the crushing weight of sludge, carving their own path in the metal landscape. Emerging from the shadowy corners of the human psyche, each note resonates with an undertone of social commentary, interwoven with threads of self-reflection. The music is carried forward by the whispers of ancient spirits and primordial ancestors, in a sacred manner but without a belief in any power other than the ancestral spirit itself. The band is comprised of former Orochen members Jonas Mattsson and Rasmus Lindblom, who joined forces with drummer Daniel Olsson (Hellsongs) during the summer of 2023, marking the inception of KAZEA. Their debut album, I. Ancestral, is a cathartic exploration of heritage, pain and redemption, brought to life in June 2024 with the sonic alchemy of Ulf Blomberg of HoboRec (Recording & Mixing) and Magnus Lindberg from Cult Of Luna (Mastering). I. Ancestral was released March 21 via underground record label Suicide Records. Drawing inspiration from bands like Wovenhand, Cult Of Luna, This Will Destroy You, Emma Ruth Rundle and Neurosis, KAZEA’s live performances are an emotionally raw and stripped-down experience, where each song is delivered with a fierce and primordial passion.

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