Copenhagen progressive/melodeath act, Mother of All, are now publicly streaming their new song, “Cosmic Darkness.” It comes from their second full-length, Global Parasitic Leviathan, due out April 05th, with pre-orders to come soon. The track “questions a new civic religion promising progress from our immoralities.” Check it out below and find out more from Mother of All.
Stream “Cosmic Darkness” here.
Pre-order Global Parasitic Leviathan here.
Martin Haumann, the architect behind the Danish group, states:
“‘Cosmic Darkness is the opening number of Global Parasitic Leviathan. The new social contract descends from above. A new civic religion promises to turn our dark vices into an engine of progress. But at what cost?”
Formed in 2013, Mother of All is the brainchild of Martin Haumann, a sought-after hard-working musician in the Danish and international music scene, having performed with artists like Myrkur, Afsky, Timechild, and Mercenary. With a background in The Royal Danish Conservatory and extensive training in different musical disciplines, Martin draws on varied and unusual influences to create a unique vision for Mother of All, but his prime inspiration comes from the deep cauldron of metal. Continuing to explore the art form with Mother of All, Martin creates songs that are diverse and eclectic in nature by incorporating melodic and progressive elements into death metal.
Exploring existential themes in our current age, Mother of All’s debut album, Age of the Solipsist, is a collaborative effort bringing Steve Di Giorgio (Testament, Death, Sadus) on bass and newcomer Frederik Jensen on guitars, with Hannes Grossmann (Alkaloid, Triptykon, ex-Obscura, Hate Eternal, Necrophagist) taking care of the mixing, mastering and production duties and Travis Smith (Opeth, Nevermore, A7X, King Diamond) crafting the cover art. The album, released in 2021 via Black Lion Records, garnered attention and recognition from metal media all over the world.
The sophomore full-length, Global Parasitic Leviathan, marks Mother of All’s first recording with a full lineup, having recently recruited members from acts such as Lamentari, Chaoswave, and Withering Surface. The new lineup has yielded an enthralling sound and direction for the band, ultimately resulting in an album grander in scope both sonically and lyrically.
Mother of All once again unapologetically confronts challenging and contemporary issues on the new album, which thematically revolves around the pervasive turn to corporate and financial tyranny in the Western world. The diverse aspects covered in each song all tie back to this central theme, examining how individuals and nations are controlled and the ideological underpinnings labeled as a “religion” on the album, justifying such domination. The symbolic use of “the Leviathan,” a biblical sea monster that philosophers usually associate with a King or a sovereign ruler legitimated by God, takes on a new meaning on Global Parasitic Leviathan. The Leviathan, replacing the religions of old, now embodies what the band terms “the religion of self-interest.”
Album Credits:
Music and Lyrics by Martin Haumann.
Arranged by Mother Of All.
Mixed and Mastered by Marco Angioni with Martin Haumann
Cover Art and Layout by Henrik Rangstrup
Upcoming Shows:
24 Feb: Loppen, Copenhagen, Denmark [Ticket]
April-May: Tour w/ Defacing God
02 May: Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark
12 July: Metal Magic Festival – Fredericia, Denmark
Band Lineup (Current):
Martin Haumann – Vocals and Drums
Michael Møller – Bass
Henrik Rangstrup – Lead, Rhythm Guitar
Frederik Øgaard Jensen – Guitar
Daniel Nielsen – Live Drums
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