Vancouver, Canada’s Thirteen Goats are proud to release their second album—the extreme metal rock opera “Capricorn Rising”. It tells the story of their mascot, Shepherd: a goat-skull-wearing Antichrist who raises an army of animals to liberate the earth from humanity’s constant wars and greed. This high-concept narrative is delivered with Thirteen Goats' signature blend of infernal riffs, huge hooks, and uniquely theatrical songwriting. They comment on the album:
“We think fans are going to get everything they loved about our first record, only more of it—and more focused. We’re exploring similar themes on this release, but we’ve connected them by weaving a cohesive story throughout these nine tracks that gives more context to the different musical and tonal shifts. And just like on the last record, we haven’t been afraid to break the rules.”
Each song on the album is part of a broader narrative that explores themes of disillusionment, radicalization, and rebellion as Shepherd and his 12 demon goats wage their crusade. Thirteen Goats delivers a unique blend of death and thrash metal, combined with a storytelling approach that takes listeners on a journey through the darkest aspects of both human and animal nature.
Listeners can expect furious riffage, ambitious song structures, and even occasional female guest vocals (courtesy of guest artist Carly Ellen Jones). What they shouldn’t expect is a record that plays it safe or falls neatly into one specific subgenre. Thirteen Goats is recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Carcass, and Mastodon.
Listen to the album's full stream premiere via Decibel Magazine
HERE.
Due out on July 12, 2024, “Capricorn Rising” is available from Exitus Stratagem Records for album pre-order at https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/pre-sale-thirteen-goats-capricorn-rising
Music Video - Murder Lives in the Heart -
https://youtu.be/hpgqlbehecM
In additional news, following their performance at this year's Armstrong Metal Fest (July 12/13), Vancouver's Thirteen Goats announce that they will be hitting the road this July and August for their first major Western Canadian tour. They will be co-headlining the "Planet of the Goats Tour" with Edmonton's Fall of Earth.
Planet of The Goats Tour - Fall of Earth, Thirteen Goats
July 19 - Red Deer, AB - The Vat
July 20 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
July 21 - Lloydminster, SK - The Sticks
July 23 - Brandon, MB - Eastside Eatery
July 24 - Winnipeg, MB - Bulldog Event Center
July 25 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
July 26 - Lethbridge, AB - The Slice
July 27 - Calgary, AB - Rec Room
July 31 - Kelowna, BC - Dunn Enzies (venue change from Revelry)
Aug 1 - Kamloops, BC -The Blue Grotto
Aug 2 - Penticton, BC - Clancy's
Aug 3 - Vancouver, BC - The Fox Cabaret
Track Listing:
1. Sign of the Goat (4:53)
2. Murder Lives in the Heart (5:30)
3. A Wolf in Shepherd’s Clothing (4:10)
4. Global Fuckup (3:57)
5. Beheading Zoo (3:44)
6. Permission to Die (3:48)
7. Beating the Disease (4:24)
8. Goats of War (5:25)
9. Animal Kingdom (6:19)
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