Sacramento, USA’s progressive metal visionaries LUNAR shares their new lyric video for “Fall Back Into Old Habits”, delivering a powerful exploration of personal patterns and emotional cycles. As the third preview of their upcoming concept album Tempora Mutantur, the track promises to be a visceral examination of human vulnerability, showcasing the band’s unique ability to transform personal struggles into universal musical experiences.
Drummer Alex Bosson comments on the single: “This is, I think, the longest, and maybe the ‘heaviest’ song for LUNAR thus far. Mostly features the growl vocals from Brian Lewis (although there is some of Chandler’s beautiful voice on here too). Lots of double basses, and multiple shreddy guitar solos (including one from WILDRUN’s Wayne Ingram).”
Lyrically, “Fall Back Into Old Habits” deals with addiction, or anything we do that can give us temporary relief to help us get through rough moments, but ultimately have terrible long-term effects on ourselves. The 11-minute epic represents LUNAR‘s commitment to creating music that is therapeutically honest and musically innovative.
“Fall Back Into Old Habits” continues LUNAR’s tradition of creating progressive metal that challenges listeners to confront their inner landscapes. It is recommended for fans of HAKEN, TOOL, and PORCUPINE TREE.
Watch and listen to the video for “Fall Back Into Old Habits” via its premiere on Metal Addicts here:
Founded by drummer Alex Bosson (HELION PRIME, PLANESWALKER) and Ryan Erwin who passed away in 2018, LUNAR continues in his memory. This fourth full-length Tempora Mutantur follows 2023’s The Illusionist and features a fresh lineup with the addition of guitarists Carlos Alvarez and Connor McCray (VIS MYSTICA) along with keyboardist Anthony Stahl plus album guests Wayne Ingram (WILDRUN), Joe Gullace (THANK YOU SCIENTIST) and Sam Vallen (CALIGULA’S HORSE).
A collaboration of musical minds, and with anything LUNAR does; Tempora Mutantur is an emotional thematic listening experience with ups and downs musically and lyrically dealing with the passing of time and the effects it has on us physically and mentally.
LUNAR’s Tempora Mutantur is due out on January 31, 2025, from Saibot Reigns Records. You can pre-order album at this location.
Tempora Mutantur track listing:
1. A Summer To Forget – 6:37
2. Fall Back Into Old Habits – 11:16 ft. guest guitar solo by Wayne Ingram (Wilderun)
3. Seasonal Interlude – 4:47
4. Weakening Winter Touch – 8:46
5. Spring In My Step – 7:26
6. Tempora Mutantur: Part I – Passage of Time – 3:12 ft. guest guitar solo by Sam Vallen (Caligula’s Horse)
7. Tempora Mutantur: Part II – Broken Pendulum – 3:47
8. Tempora Mutantur: Part III – Watch The Weather Change – 4:51
Album Length: 50:45
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