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Vokonis Release New Single “Null & Void”

Never mind its the breadth of its melodic verses, the corresponding crush of its hook, or the driving finish to which it’s all headed, Vokonis‘ new single “Null & Void” is entirely justified as a standalone release by its artwork. Look at that cover. Anyone see Arrival? Kind of reminds of that, but swampier. True, the Swedish outfit’s 2021 outing, Odyssey (review here), already boasted one of the best covers I’ve seen so far this year, if not the best — I can’t think of anything off the top of my head that’s better; if you’ve got a contender, let me know — but the sentient-swamp-fungus-root-legged-insectoid is truly something unto itself. It’s so good I didn’t even include a band picture with this post because I didn’t want to distract from it. Shit, I’ve got pics of Vokonis archived since before they were Vokonis. This was a conscious decision. Look at that thing!

And the song, which was a holdover from the aforementioned record, provides an efficient encapsulation of where Vokonis‘ take on heavy progressive rock/metal. They’re a band who can be as spacious as any and then bring that space crashing down on your head at a moment’s notice, as they do with the turns here. Having the esteemed Per Wiberg grace the organ as he does also on Odyssey is a bonus that only helps bolster their purpose. I don’t know where he lives in relation to the band’s native Borås, but he’s essential personnel on this single and on the album, and at least in my mind by now is pretty much a member of the group.

This song came out on Friday and is five minutes long and killer. You won’t regret listening if you haven’t yet:

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Vokonis launch “Null & Void” stand-alone single featuring Per Wiberg

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/nullvoid

Swedish prog metal trio Vokonis launch “Null & Void”. A stand-alone single, and the continuity of the band‘s latest, fourth studio album “Odyssey”. Dynamic and experimental, the single further explores the depths of Vokonis‘ sound. The single features Per Wiberg (Spiritual Beggars, Opeth) on organ.

Simona Ohlsson, vocalist and guitarist of Vokonis, comments:

“Null & Void is a track we unfortunately had to leave out from ‘Odyssey’ due to the constraints of the LP-format. When we had to select which tracks that made it onto the album we all agreed on that it’s one of our favorite songs from the album sessions. We liked it so much we decided to make it a stand-alone release to continue the lore of ‘Odyssey’. It continues with storytelling and the experimentation with dynamics. The ending of the song is one of our favorite moments where Per Wiberg really let loose with the organs. It’s going to be a real staple in our live-set for years to come.”

“Null & Void” is out on all streaming platforms September 10, 2021. The single is released on The Sign Records.

Get Vokonis’ latest album “Odyssey”:
https://vokonis.bandcampcom/album/odyssey

Vokonis:
Simona Ohlsson – Guitar and Vocals
Jonte Johansson – Bass and Vocals
Peter Ottosson – Drums

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Vokonis, “Null & Void”

Vokonis, Odyssey (2021)

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