Swedish gothic metal outfit, Tribulation, have just revealed their new, cinematic music video and single, “Murder in Red.” Paying homage to vintage Italian horror cinema, the song is taken from the band’s upcoming sixth studio album, Sub Rosa in Æternum, due November 1st, via Century Media Records. The video was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage from Damón Zurawski. Watch it below and read more from Tribulation.
Stream “Murder in Red” here: https://tribulation.lnk.to/SubRosaInAeternum-Album
Pre-order Sub Rosa in Æternum here: https://tribulation.lnk.to/SubRosaInAeternum
Guitarist Adam Zars explains, “Draped in the velvet of violent cinema “Murder in Red” is our operatic homage to the beauty of the macabre. Haunting and deadly. With a lot of encouragement from the band, Brendan went full Giallo on the video, conjuring up his inner Argento to create this truly memorable music video filled with references and passion. It was a pleasure working both with him and Damon again!”
Brendan McGowan adds, “There’s no better way to visually embrace Tribulation’s evolution into their new sound than with a music video heavily inspired by 80’s Giallo classics like Blood and Black Lace, Inferno, and of course Suspiria. After hearing the first lyric “I found her by the side of the road/lips still glowing like embers,” the entire concept immediately revealed itself – murder is terrifying, but what’s more terrifying than the self, the id, the shadow?”
“Our character hasn’t simply died, she has ‘joined the dead.’ We were fortunate enough to be able to film at a number of old and allegedly haunted locations in West Virginia with tons of cooperation from the folks in town (The video’s bartender at ‘The Troubadour’ is the owner of the real Troubadour bar). Combining the psychedelic colors, nostalgic VHS footage, and Katrina’s hypnotizing and dualistic performance with the cinematic language of 80’s Italian horror perfectly supports the eerie atmosphere of this very cool track by Tribulation. Special thanks to Damón Zurawski who returned to help with band footage and to Sylvia Poehler from The Troubadour in Berkeley Springs.”
“Murder in Red” is where sinister melodies and chilling lyrics collide: This gripping track takes you on a journey through themes of loss, obsession, and the insatiable urge for destruction. Vivid imagery of blood, dark transformations, and moonlit skies, “Murder in Red” evokes raw emotion and a descent into madness. The new full-length follows up the band’s award-winning 2021 album, Where the Gloom Becomes Sound. On Sub Rosa in Æternum, Tribulation conjure new beast: Part psychological horror of Italian cinema, part gaunt British goth, and part Art Deco opulence, Sub Rosa In Æternum is a blazing torch upon a cloudy, skeleton sky.
Formats:
CD Jewelcase w/ 9 tracks
Ltd. CD Mediabook w/ 10 tracks
Black LP w/ 9 tracks + 2-page LP insert
Ltd. Gatefold ultra clear LP w/ 10 tracks + extensive 16-page LP-Booklet
Ltd. Gatefold Sparkle Starlight LP w/ 10 tracks + extensive 16-page LP-Booklet
Ltd. Gatefold Side A/B split (red+black) LP w/ 10 tracks + extensive 16-page LP Booklet
Ltd. Gatefold transp. red LP w/ 10 tracks + extensive 16-page LP-Booklet
Ltd. Red Ecomix LP (US version) w/ 10 tracks + extensive 16-page LP-Booklet
Digital album
Tracklist:
01 The Unrelenting Choir
02 Tainted Skies [WATCH]
03 Saturn Coming Down [WATCH]
04 Hungry Waters [WATCH]
05 Drink the Love of God
06 Murder in Red [WATCH]
07 Time & the Vivid Ore
08 Reaping Song
09 Poison Pages
10 Bonus Track: I takt med otiden*
*Bonus track on Ltd. CD Mediabook + Ltd. Deluxe LPs only
In addition, Tribulation will be supporting legendary progressive metal pioneers Opeth on their upcoming North America tour, which will kick off on October 11 in Milwaukee, WI and conclude on Halloween night in San Francisco, CA. this October 2024 with their last show on Halloween in San Francisco. The full itinerary can be found below while the tickets can be found here: https://www.tribulation.se/live
Tribulation North American Tour Dates (Supporting Opeth):
10/11: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club
10/12: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater & Ballroom
10/14: Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
10/15: Montréal, QC @ L’Olympia
10/16: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/18: Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
10/19: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
10/20: Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
10/22: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
10/23: New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
10/24: Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin
10/25: Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
10/27: Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
10/29: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
10/30: Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater
10/31: San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
Tribulation is known for their unique blend of gothic and death metal. Formed in 2005, the band consists of Johannes Andersson (Vocals/Bass), Adam Zaars (Guitar), Joseph Tholl (Guitar) and Oscar Leander (Drums). They have released several captivating albums during their career and are renowned for their theatrical live performances. Sub Rosa in Æternum marks the first release of the band after their 2023 EP Hamartia, which has achieved critical acclaim after Tribulation’s award-winning last studio album, Where the Gloom Becomes Sound in 2021.
Lineup:
Johannes Andersson – Vocals/Bass
Adam Zaars – Guitar
Joseph Tholl – Guitar
Oscar Leander – Drums
Follow Tribulation:
https://www.tribulation.se/live
https://www.facebook.com/TribulationSweden
https://www.instagram.com/tribulation_official/
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tribulation/212623096
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xTo7ipdBZezIoyAkmcRge