Green Lung is back with their fourth album “Necropolitan”
etal band wrote a Halloween hit?’, offering a blackly comic glimpse into the band’s off-kilter take on the horror genre. With a B-side featuring flute, it’s clear Green Lung aren’t in Kansas anymore. A gothic night terror to shatter plates of Armor-clad doom, ‘Evil in this House’ is a righteous and heavy party banger that lets listeners know exactly where the band stands in the UK’s underground scene.
Green Lung are rapidly shaping up to be emerging as one of England’s best heavy bands on “Necropolitan.” After stirring up the underground with their debut, Free the Witch, the five-piece took things to a whole new level with further releases, delving deep into their own mystical roots for musically intensity that sets them apart from their peers. Their blend of classic heavy rock, folk instrumentation, and rich storytelling in a horror-themed context make them stand out in a genre that often looks backwards to go forwards. The next chapter in their ever-continuing rock opera “Necropolitan” promises to cement the band’s place as one of the most exciting, authentic and unique bands in the UK heavy music scene, showing off delights as varied as swaggering, rhythm & bruise anthems and poignant, ethereal ballads.
Sonically, “Evil in this House,” as every track on the forthcoming album, are a testament to Green Lung’s search for the perfect guitar tone for their band. The addition of a mellotron doubles down on the occult vibes, while the narrative lyrics delve deep into the band’s esoteric world. “Evil in this House” is a nod to the band’s varied influences. With influences pulled from rock royalty like Judas Priest and Black Sabbath the track also gives a nod to the heavy psych that blasted out of the ‘60s and ‘70s “Necropolitan” is a sonic declaration by the band, with a fresh and fierce edge, that teeters on the line between classic and modern, a tightrope that Green Lung walk expertly in everything they do.
“Necropolitan” captures a unique and magical moment in the ever-evolving story of Green Lung. A band that are fully committed to creating a gripping and immersive musical world and daring rock music lovers to explore every crevice with them. Each tale they weave is delivered with a palpable passion. Their intoxicating songs, rooted in evocative storytelling, accompanied by the visceral and stirring guitar work, makes for an unbeatable combination. This album will resonate with fans and newcomers alike, serving as a magickal entry point into the world of Green Lung and their neo-doom sorcery.