The Voynich Code unleash ferocious new album "Insomnia"
Portuguese extreme metal quartet The Voynich Code have officially released their pulverizing new album ‘Insomnia’ today via Unique Leader Records. The band has also dropped a punishing new single titled The Art of War and you can watch the video below:
On the creation of their sophomore full-length album, The Voynich Code said “We're proud and super excited to finally unveil our second full-length 'Insomnia'! This album marks not only our first collaboration with Unique Leader Records but also represents two years of relentless effort, passion, and evolution. Since our inception, we have always strived for musical excellence and growth. 'Insomnia' is, without a doubt, our fastest and heaviest offering to date. This new direction we've taken is exhilarating for us, and we believe our fans will feel the raw energy and dedication emanating from every track."
You can stream “Insomnia” HERE.
Blending death metal, deathcore, and ambitious instrumentation, The Art of War highlights the band’s continued progression to more extreme territory. Matching warp speed riffage with orchestral electronic textures, the single exemplifies The Voynich Code's uncompromising vision.
The band added “Our deepest hope is that 'Insomnia' resonates with fans around the globe and opens new avenues for us to tour internationally, bringing all the heaviness to the stage. To our fans, old and new, thank you for journeying with us. Get ready to embark on a sonic adventure unlike any other with 'Insomnia'. Stay heavy and see you on the road!”
“Insomnia” is out now on all streaming platforms via Unique Leader Records.
The Voynich Code brings technical guitar riffs, precise drums, atmospheric keyboards, and guttural vocals together into an unpredictable and boundary-pushing sound. Since emerging in 2014 with debut single Antithesis, the band has built a dedicated fanbase and earned critical praise, including comparisons to genre leaders like Thy Art Is Murder.
Their crushing 2017 debut LP “Aqua Vitae” provided opportunity for extensive European tours, festival appearances, and a headlining tour of Japan and Asia. Now signed to Unique Leader Records, The Voynich Code is poised for their biggest milestone yet with “Insomnia”.
Deep-diving on “Insomnia”, the band share:
"Our new album, Insomnia, is a harrowing journey into the darkest recesses of sleep-deprivation and its unrelenting grip on life. Our lyrics delve into the nightmarish realms of disrupted rest. This album paints a vivid tapestry of how sleep problems can wreak havoc on the sanctity of the human experience. Collaborating with Caelan Stokkermans, our artwork resurrects the enigmatic Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep, characterized by the emblematic wing at his temple. The haunting asp, echoing Cleopatra's tragic end, seamlessly meshes with the chalice and nightingale motifs, drawing from the ancient Greek Cyranides. It's a tale of a sleep god cursed with endless wakefulness, desperately seeking relief in poison as the world crumbles around him. This album, crafted over three arduous years, is our most ferocious yet—marked by blazing guitar riffs, unyielding blast beats, and a sweeping orchestration that pushes the boundaries of death metal and deathcore. The backing from Unique Leader Records has been instrumental, and we eagerly await to finally bring you new music coming out October 13th."
Stream “Insomnia” now and stay tuned for more from the fast-rising Portuguese metal innovators coming soon.
