KAERULEAN RELEASE SECOND SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR 'MACHIAVELLIAN CANDIDATE' OFF UPCOMING EP 'THE ORWELLIAN DREAM', OUT AUG 10. Brisbane's rising progressive death metal stars Kaerulean, have just released their second single and film clip for 'Machiavellian Candidate'. The track is the second to be released off the band's upcoming EP which will be out on August 10 via Truth Inc Records.

"Every day, there a persistent battle for your opinion and choice. Through media manipulation, social programming and the illusion of choice, Oligarchs have the ability to make up your mind for you through the reinforcement of lies. In modern society, we are increasingly susceptible to manipulation through social media and "fake news". Despite your illusion of choice, when powerful people come together, they have the resources to make decisions for you and augment your reality to suit theirs," says vocalist Adrian Pagano of the track.

Pagano was also the mastermind behind the clip, creating the concept, shooting and editing the entire project.

'The Orwellian Dream' is Kaerulean's most ambitious release to date. It is their third record, and while it is their first EP, it is allowing them to explore their music and experiment with their sound a bit more. It is also their first release on boutique Australian label Truth Inc Records.

Of the album, Kaerulean vocalist Adrian Pagano had this to say:

"The Orwellian Dream thematically details the four-stage development of a totalitarian government, from the beginnings of societal brainwashing to the complete enslavement of humanity for the benefit of a powerful few. The concept for this album was brought about by the literary and conceptual interest we had for George Orwell, particularly his novel 1984. We also drew concepts from other authors including Aldous Huxley, Anthony Burgess and Lois Lowry. There are also real-life inspirations for The Orwellian Dream, such as the CIA MK Ultra Projects during the 1950's-1970's and as well as the invasive nature of social media," Pagano explains.

'The Orwellian Dream' will be out on Friday, August 10 via Truth Inc Records and pre-orders are available now via these links:

https://kaerulean.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing:

1. The Human Conditioned (current radio single)
2. Subterfugue
3. Machiavellian Candidate
4. Perception Lost

Biography:

Brisbane band Kaerulean creates a modern death metal sound with prominent symphonic and electronic elements throughout. The blend of epic instrumentation and a sci-fi aesthetic is layered on a solid foundation of brutal drumming, shredding guitars and blistering bass. They have a unique sound of metal that is all their own and stands apart from what the prolific Australian metal sound has on offer. Kaerulean formed in December 2011 when guitarist Amber Rea from the Gold Coast and drummer Ben Davies from Brisbane got together to jam, alongside some members of Amber's previous band. A new band quickly took shape and over the next twelve months, they established themselves while writing and recording material. The band's debut was a self-produced single on a Blunt Magazine compilation and, following some line-up changes, their first album Adrift was released in October 2015. It was well received among the local and interstate metal communities. Kaerulean then turned their attention towards honing their live performance as well as expanding their sound as a band, especially with their new members who were ready to write and have input. With a solid line-up in place and a clear direction, Kaerulean set about writing and recording their second full-length album Metempsychosis which was released in December 2016 to rave reviews. Kaerulean has backed up these releases with some powerful live performances, alongside some of Australia's premier metal bands like Ne Obliviscaris, King Parrot, Psycroptic, Desecrator, Frankenbok, Rise of Avernus, Chronolyth and Truth Corroded as well playing festivals such as Blacken Open Air, Metal United Down Under, Shredfest and Ye Gods of Metal. They have also landed international supports, sharing the stage with Norwegian heavy metal icons Arcturus, Canadian fiends Archspire, the brutal Abaddon Incarnate from Ireland and USA's ultra-grim Blood Incantation. Having just completed a UTSC 2018 Festival tour through Australia and New Zealand, Kaerulean is poised to release their new EP: The Orwellian Dream, which is due out August 2018 through Truth Inc Records in Australia. Kaerulean is a band on the rise. Get on board or get out of their way.

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