ARKAIK Premiere Music Video for New Single
"Wayward Opulence" via Metal Insider -
New Album, 'Labyrinth of Hungry Ghosts', out March 11th, 2022
Progressive Death Metal heavy-hitters ARKAIK have partnered with Metal Insider to premiere the music video for their new single, "Wayward Opulence". The new track is the first offering from the band's upcoming studio album, 'Labyrinth of Hungry Ghosts', which will see a March 11th, 2022 release via The Artisan Era. Watch the video for "Wayward Opulence" below.
Speaking about their new single and music video, the band comments:
"We’re excited to bring you our first single offering, 'Wayward Opulence'. As part of the album’s concept, this song addresses the self-destructive nature of overindulging in vanity and ego. Serving as a reminder that our greatest enemy might not be external, but internal.”
About ARKAIK:
Arkaik is a progressive death metal band hailing from Northern California. Formed in 2004 by Jared Christianson and Chance Strickland, Arkaik was born within the blossoming Bay Area Tech-Death scene that would soon influence many of today’s popular bands. Through elaborate story-telling and their unique musical style, Arkaik imparts bits of esoteric wisdom through an ongoing lyrical narrative that continues to bring each listener on an epic hero’s journey.
Arkaik has been joined by many all-star members who have each left their mark in the band and contributed greatly - some of which still do behind the scenes. In 2017 Nathan Bigelow (Singularity AZ, Ex-Alterbeast) joined as the band’s full-time drummer. Alex Haddad (Dessiderium, Nullingroots) joined the band in 2018 during The Devastation On The Nation Tour, taking on guitar duties. Jared, Alex, and Nathan now comprise the core unit of Arkaik that will mark a new and exciting chapter for the band - creating a more focused and recognizable sound than ever before.
Having toured the bulk of The United States and Canada with popular acts such as Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, Psycroptic, Fallujah, Exhumed, and many more, Arkaik has made a name for themselves both on and off stage.
In 2019, after several years with Unique Leader, Arkaik joined forces with The Artisan Era to produce a single entitled “Supernal Flame”. Under this new record label, the band will unleash their fifth full-length album, 'Labyrinth of Hungry Ghosts' on March 11th, 2022.
ARKAIK Lineup:
Jared Christianson
Alex Haddad (Dessiderium)
Nathan Bigelow (Singularity, Ex-Alterbeast)
ARKAIK Online: