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Arankai Announces New Album ‘The Shape Of Blue’
Metalcore act Arankai has announced their new album, "The Shape Of Blue", set for release on 30 October via Hopeless Records. It follows "A Portrait Of Red", which came out the previous year, and continues the band's exploration of themes such as rebellion, pride and sacrifice, though this time drawn from stories beyond the artist's own experiences.
The 11-track album includes songs such as "Helter Skelter" (featuring buffalo farm), "Disobey" and the title track "The Shape Of Blue". Alongside the announcement, Arankai shared a new single, "I Hope It Hurts", described as a blend of hardcore, metalcore and post-hardcore styles, with lyrics addressing the theme of distancing oneself from people who have caused harm.
In short
- Arankai announce album "The Shape Of Blue", out 30 October
- Follows last year's "A Portrait Of Red" via Hopeless Records
- New single "I Hope It Hurts" released alongside the announcement
Explained simply
Arankai is a metalcore act, working in a style that combines heavy metal and hardcore punk. The band’s previous album, A Portrait Of Red, came out the year before this new record.
The songs explore themes including rebellion, pride and sacrifice, drawing this time on stories beyond the artist’s own experiences. The album has 11 tracks, including a song featuring buffalo farm; its new single addresses distancing oneself from people who have caused harm. Hopeless Records is releasing the album.