DVNE unveil new single "Abode of the Perfect Soul"

Scottish progressive post-metal alchemists DVNE today unveil their monolithic new single, Abode Of The Perfect Soul. The track comes off of the band‘s forthcoming new full-length, “Voidkind” which is set for release on April 19th via Metal Blade Records.

“Voidkind” succeeds in finding new modes of expression for the five-piece. The songs are more pointed, direct, and memorable, yet the soundscapes retain the radiant, evolving, and hypnotic flow, the effect achieved with fewer layers of sonic ornamentation, consciously urging closer to DVNE‘s incendiary live sound. And despite the addition of a full-time keyboardist, the band‘s guitarist, vocalist and cofounder Victor Vicart has no doubt about the album‘s defining feature, “We wanted very distinct left and right guitars, and punchier drums and bass, which would transcribe better live. And the synths needed to be clearer; it‘s very easy to put five guitars on each side, loads of different vocals and keys, but then you end up watching a band with an album you really like, and the songs sound nothing like the record. That‘s what we wanted to avoid. As soon as the song starts, we want people to immediately recognize the riff.”

Thematically, “Voidkind” carries on with the band‘s overarching narrative which traces a religious group through the generation line from the beginning to its end while the record‘s stunning artwork depicts the main motif of this chapter, namely, "a godlike entity seducing and luring followers through their dreams and these followers' multigenerational journey to reach their god dimension. We wanted to have these kinds of visuals and aesthetics on this album. Even without the vocals we wanted to evoke something, different places and spaces, and take the listener on a journey.”

While first single, Plerõma, serves as a key moment of the album narrative where religious followers are consuming the essence of their deity and reach a new sense of awakened existence – the essential first step in their transformation – latest single, Abode Of The Perfect Soul, furthers the conversion.

Comments Vicart, “’Abode Of The Perfect Soul‘ touches on another step in the transformation of the disciples and their crossing to their deities' realm, which leads them to both their death and their rebirth. It is probably one of the heavier tracks on the album, yet it is one of the most multifaceted songs we have ever written with many changes of scenes and vibes. We feel it crystallizes where DVNE is musically right now.”

DVNE blasts away the portal with Abode Of The Perfect Soul, pushing you into emerald spirals of dread, awe, and wonder. Heaviness and captivating riffs entwined with layers upon layers of luscious melodic lines, this is DVNE now.

“Voidkind” was recorded between September and November 2023 in Edinburgh at Craigiehall Temple and Byres Farm in Scotland and features the stunning artwork of Felix Abel Klaer. The record will be released on CD and digital formats as well as 2xLP in the following color variants:

Burnt Skin Marble (US)
White Black Marble (US)
Dark Crimson Marbled (EU)
180g Black (EU)
Grey Brown w/ Black Smoke (EU - Ltd. 500)
Crystal Clear (EU - Ltd. 300)
White/Black Dust (EU - Ltd. 300)
Clear w/ Black Smoke (EU - Ltd. 666)
Clear w/ Black, Red + Gold Splatter (EU - Ltd.200)

Clear w/ Black, Red + Gold Splatter (Band Exclusive - SOLD OUT)
Clear w/ Black Smoke (Band Exclusive - Ltd. 666 available HERE: https://www.songsofarrakis.com/collections/shop)

Preorders available at: https://eyesoremerch.com/bands/d/dvne/

Following the release of “Voidkind”, DVNE will be hitting the road, as they embark on a European Spring tour which includes shows with Sleemo, Conjurer, and My Diligence on select dates. We saw DVNE last year at The Bodega in Nottingham (with support from Pijn) and it was an amazing night - Its a show you won’t want to miss !!!

See all confirmed dates below.

DVNE Tour Dates

4/23/2024 The Cluny – Newcastle, UK w/ Sleemo

4/24/2024 Brudenell - Leeds, UK w/ Sleemo

4/25/2024 Voodoo Daddies – Norwich, UK w/ Sleemo

4/26/2024 Green Door Store – Brighton, UK w/ Sleemo

4/27/2024 The Exchange – Bristol, UK w/ Sleemo

4/28/2024 Devils Dog – Birmingham, UK w/ Sleemo

5/04/2024 Headbangers – Ball Izegem, BE w/ Conjurer

5/05/2024 P8 – Karlsruhe, DE w/ Conjurer

5/07/2024 Casseopia – Berlin, DE w/ Conjurer

5/08/2024 Rosenkeller – Jena, DE w/ Conjurer