 Release:
High Roller Records
31.10.2025
Info:
AQUILLA are a promising new band from Poland, mixing elements of the NWOBHM with traditional speed metal to forge their own brand of lethal outer space metal. The first incarnation of the band was formed in Warsaw in 2015. The current line-up of AQUILLA consists of Captain Paradox on vocals, Jaspar De Phaser on rhythm guitars, Kris Invader on lead guitars, Hippie Banzai on bass and Pete Slammer on drums.
Aquilla are very much inspired by movies such as »2001: Space Odyssey«, »Dune«, »Alien«, »Blade Runner« and »Interstellar«.
After a few singles and EPs, AQUILLA issued their long-awaited debut album »Mankind’s Odyssey« in 2022. This is now followed by their new effort »Sentinels Of New Dawn«, the first for High Roller Records.
Drummer Peter Slammer explains: “It’s a huge step for AQUILLA in every way. Looking back, the production process of »Mankind’s Odyssey« was not well thought-out. We didn’t have a clear vision of the sound of the album, and we had no experience of such long and demanding recording sessions. In the end, we produced a good-sounding album, but we didn’t feel it was entirely the right direction for the band. The real change began once we started composing songs for »Sentinels Of New Dawn«. The new compositions were meant to lean a bit more towards old-school classics while being both forceful and epic.”
Regarding the lyrical concept, AQUILLA have invented their own universe: “We are all enthusiasts of both classic and modern sci-fi creations, and thus our music tells a story of mankind's last remaining survivors who decide to settle on a distant planet called Yvad’déra. The previous album was where that concept was fully developed, and it is continued on this record. This time we have mad space pirates (‘Plunder And Steel’), crazy berserk-like mercenaries (‘Battalion 31’) and technological overlords (‘Technocrats’ Tyranny’). And everyone fights each other, just like in real life. »Sentinels Of New Dawn« and »Mankind’s Odyssey« are both pretty much concept albums. The lore itself isn’t that strict really, apart from the general concept of mankind on a distant planet, so it leaves a lot of room for imagination, creativity and open interpretations for the audience as well.”
"Creed of Fire" - Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/QWjTjPp6XD8
Tracklist:
01. The Chronicles
02. Creed of Fire
03. Plunder & Steel
04. Mountains of Black Sleep
05. Battalion 31
06. The Curse of Mercurion
07. Technocrats' Tyranny
08. Bound to Be King
09. The Prophet
10. Sentinel's Fate
Line-up:
Captain Paradox - Vocals
Jaspar De Phaser - Rhythm Guitars
Kris Invader - Lead Guitars
Hippie Banzai - Bass
Pete Slammer - Drums
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