Painful‘s latest single, “Remaining Shadows,” offers a haunting glimpse into the abyss of the French Revolution. With echoes of their influences, Satyricon, the song’s mid-tempo intensity draws listeners into a narrative of post-revolutionary chaos and the atrocities of the Coalition Wars.
The band says about “Remaining Shadows,”
“We wanted to show the brutal and devastating face of war. There’s remaining darkness after every war that was fought out. We shouldn’t despise the consequences of our actions.”
As drums of war resound, Painful‘s lyrics paint a vivid picture of despair and resilience, capturing the essence of a nation torn apart by its own fervour. Amidst the darkness, “Remaining Shadows” becomes a beacon of hope, inviting one to confront the cyclical nature of revolution and the eternal struggle for freedom.
In the lead-up to their 20th-anniversary album, Nefarious Monarchy (May 25th), Painful solidifies their legacy as masters of black/death metal, offering a poignant reflection on history’s darkest chapters. With each haunting melody, they remind us that within the depths of darkness, lies the untold power of redemption.
