Yeah, I’ll admit that at about 10:30AM on a Friday morning I had one foot out the door to the weekend. Then this new Sons of Arrakis single showed up and a four-post day became a fiver. Fair enough. The hotly-tipped Canadian heavy rockers offer “Scattering” as a first glimpse of the second album they recorded late last summer, Volume II, for which they’ve announced a June 7 release through Black Throne Productions. In addition to a general uptick in the production sounds on what I’m guessing is the version that will appear on the actual album, the band also have a live video up for the track that’s probably the best argument I could make for seeing them live if their upcoming Canadian run with Salem’s Bend (they’ll play all but three of the shows below, which it feels weird to list since they don’t involve the group this post is otherwise about, but they’re still part of the tour? I don’t know, life is complicated sometimes in unexpected ways), but I also sincerely doubt that for those who heard 2022’s Volume I (review here) much argument is needed in the first place.

I’m intrigued to hear where other songs on the record might go, but “Scattering” contradicts its title in being nothing if not tightly cohesive. Around a twisting riff and melody that build momentum as they go, the band deliver an uptempo shove that should please, among others, those who caught on to the charge Howling Giant‘s latest LP gave this past Fall.

Info, dates, video, audio, all from the PR wire:

SONS OF ARRAKIS Unveil “Scattering”

SONS OF ARRAKIS have released their new single “Scattering”. The track lands ahead of their forthcoming album Volume II due to be released on June 7th, 2024, via Black Throne Productions. Check out an exciting live video shot for the track HERE.

The track can also be streamed HERE: https://open.spotify.com/track/01bSwLzhRwM1FSNAZE2ooM

The band comments:

“SONS OF ARRAKIS introduces ‘Scattering,’ the inaugural single from our upcoming album, Volume II, slated for release on June 7th. Coinciding with ‘The Great Scattering Tour’ alongside LA’s SALEM’S BEND, this track signifies a culmination of years of dedicated effort and a significant evolution in our musical approach.

‘Scattering’ is a departure from the intricate compositions of Volume I, presenting a more straightforward yet captivating musical expression. Rooted in our sci-fi desert rock tradition, reminiscent of The Black Mirror, this single serves as a bridge to Volume II, where we venture into progressive territories with syncopated signature riffs, more complex bridges, well thought transitions and harmonized guitar elements.”

Presented by Black Throne Productions, SALEM’S BEND and SONS OF ARRAKIS are set to embark around the Eastern Provinces in Canada for “The Great Scattering Tour” beginning on February 28th, 2024.

Tour Dates:
Feb 28 – Minotaure, Gatineau WITH SUBSUN, RITUAL and IN BETWEEN THE MASSES **
Feb 29 – Esco, Montreal with DESTRUCTION DERBY
Mar 1 – L’Anti, QC City with TRUSH & DESTRUCTION DERBY
Mar 2 – La Petite Boite Noire , Sherbrooke with OCCULT WITCHES
Mar 3 – Cafe Zenob, Trois Rivieres with DESTRUCTION DERBY
Mar 6 – The Atria, Oshawa with VEINDUZE and VS THE BORG **
Mar 7 – The Lion Pub & Grill, Newmarket with ON THE VERGE, AAWKS, DAD SABBATH **
Mar 8 – Vertagogo, Hamilton with THE ELECTRIC CACTUS
Mar 9 – Bovine Sex Club, Toronto with TUMBLE and AAWKS
** – SONS OF ARRAKIS not playing

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Sons of Arrakis, “Scattering” live video

Sons of Arrakis, “Scattering”

According to the below, Dune-themed Canadian heavy rockers Sons of Arrakis should already have begun recording their second album, tentatively and likely titled Volume II, and a quick glance at their social media confirms at least that the process has begun, if not finished. The Montreal-based four-piece have kept busy since they released last year’s debut, Volume I (review here), up to and including figuring out how to navigate through the plaudits heaped upon them from multiple directions at once, playing shows in Canada, apparently writing. They’ve got a new video for “The Black Mirror” from the first record due out this Friday. As I say, busy. ‘Big things,’ and all that.

They’ve assured that 2024 will be more of the same in terms of the activity level, and with the new record impending, that’s legit. Before any of it, next month, they’ll do a quick run of dates in Ontario and then head south to Mexico for their first international dates, playing three nights in Mexico City and doing a radio interview (sounds like the work of a Tamayo), and joining Blue Cheese and others in Tabacalera. The PR wire bought show posters, all the details and ticket links.

And gadzooks, here they are:

SONS OF ARRAKIS Announce October Tour Dates For Ontario, Canada, & Mexico

Purchase Tickets Here: https://linktr.ee/PaleHorsePromotions

Montreal-based SONS OF ARRAKIS are to embark on the first international tour with Pale Horse / Black Throne Productions & Morro-Carnal Prodzsz. Describing themselves as Melange Rock and Cinematographic Sci-Fi Rock, the quartet captivate audiences with their electrifying live performances. In Mexico, their tour coincides with the renowned La Dia de Los Muertos festivities.

The band comments:

‘’SOA strikes again with a first international tour! A lot is in the oven for the next few months and we can’t wait to show you Volume II’’

Tickets: https://linktr.ee/PaleHorsePromotions

Tour Dates:
Ontario:
Oct 5 – Ottawa | with Hempress & Subsun | at Live on Elgin
Oct 6 – Toronto | with Low Orbit, AAWKS & Tumble | at Hard Luck
Oct 7 – Hamilton | with Astral Witch, The Electric Cactus and Cannabusv| at Doors Pub
Oct 8 – London | with Yeti on Horseback and Snakes | at Richmond Tavern
Mexico:
Oct 25 – Mexico City | Local Radio Station Interview at Radio Reaktor
Oct 26 – Tabacalera | with Blue Cheese, Powertrip & Criaturas de la Noches | at Denso Rock Ponciano Arriaga
Oct 27 – Mexico City | with Compadra, Ugly Miss Piggy, and Pis | at LXS Cavaleras: Espacio Cultural
Oct 28 – Mexico City | Chido Carnal Fest
Oct 29 – Mexico City | Georgetown Records

Amidst their busy schedule, SONS OF ARRAKIS will also begin recording their highly anticipated new album in August 2023, with the first single from Volume II scheduled for an early 2024 release.

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Sons of Arrakis, “The Black Mirror” video teaser

Sons of Arrakis, Volume 1 (2022)