Philosophical Metal Project HOMERIK Premieres “Sacred Order” – A Call To Action For Our Freedoms
+ Announces THE INFERNO BUNDLE – The Circle of Dead Children Album & Art Book with Lyrics & Novel
+ Documentary
Take your experience of Homerik’s The Circle of Dead Children to new heights with the Inferno Bundle! Complete with the paperback edition of the novel, the gorgeous artwork of David ‘Max’ Millgate, and the exciting musical opera you will have the intended experience of the adventures of Dante and Virgil as they descend into the depths of Hell! Get it here:
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Homerik’s Ken Candelas, a.k.a. The Mad Composer, speaks about the inspiration for “Sacred Order”, stating “it is important that our country never forget what we fought to preserve: our freedom from the clutches of evil.”
Calling upon the distressed voice of former president Franklin D. Roosevelt, “Sacred Order” is best described as a monument to our sins. Forcing us to reflect on our past, Homerik has created a mirror for us to face the truth about the unspeakable horrors of World War II. This is the beginning of the story of Dante, the protagonist of Homerik‘s epic opera ‘The Circle of Dead Children’.
The song begins with Roosevelt’s famous “The Arsenal of Democracy” speech, broadcasted on December 29th, 1940 — the speech that firmly decided our fate as a nation on high alert. The lyrics represent the conflicted mind of Dante and his regret of joining the evil Nazi regime to escape his own troubled past. Is there any hope for a life of woe?”
Watch here: Homerik “Sacred Order”
The Circle of Dead Children Album & Art Book Drops September 20th
Homerik’s highly anticipated album has a refreshing surprise: a behind-the-scenes documentary about The Mad Composer’s 10 year project, The Circle of Dead Children. In it, Ken Candelas expresses the arduous journey and his process on producing the upcoming record and its counterparts, including how the wisdom of legendary guitarist Michael Romeo of Symphony X helped his orchestral efforts. The album will be released on the same day as this exclusive documentary in Dolby Atmos.
Homerik brings a message of quality over quantity and, above all else, an art form unlike anything ever seen before in the Metal community. The feats of Homerik are established by its three essential pillars: music, art, and literature. Taking after the world’s most revered masters, Homerik’s goal is to create a legacy that lasts many lifetimes.
The Circle of Dead Children is not just an album, but an entire story and concept that has its heart forged in the world of Metal. This is presented in the form of music, art and literature. The Circle of Dead Children speaks of the ‘Inferno,’ Dante Alighieri’s epic poem. The synopsis of The Circle of Dead Children describes the journey our protagonist, Dante, must take in his search for redemption:
The hell of war shocks Dante, a young, conflicted Nazi soldier seeking to escape his sins. His lover Elaina tries to get him to flee. They are met with Death and Damnation.
Dante finds himself on a perilous path in the Afterlife. Virgil, a virtuous spirit appears to guide the newly damned soul. He tells Dante, he has a calling from Paradise. First, however, Dante must endure an arduous journey through the Inferno!
The unknown meaning of the message from Paradise forces Dante to seek ways to free himself from the errors of his soul. He must uncover what harkens him toward the Divine.
Encountering demonic entities and painful reflections, a familiar voice haunts and helps Dante through to the coldest circle of Hell. There he confronts the Evil One. Dante renounces his former self, only to discover he shares grave desire with the Darkest Force.
Virgil and the forces from Paradise aid Dante, leaving the Inferno ready to threaten all with an unfathomable peril (to the Creator.)
Homerik’s first single “Godless; A Song of the Night, Part II” premiered at Metal Injection, in a July 29th post entitled HOMERIK Goes Full On Metal Opera With New Single “Godless; A Song Of The Night, Part II”, writing“Homerik is showing off their upcoming metal opera with the premiere of a new single ‘Godless; A Song of the Night, Part II’. The song takes on after ‘A Song of the Night: Part I’, the Homerik prologue that explores the relationships of Morgana, the mother of Dante.” Check it out here: https://metalinjection.net/new-music/homerik-goes-full-on-metal-opera-with-new-single-godless-a-song-of-the-night-part-ii
Album & Art Book Out September 20th
Novel Out October 31st
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About Homerik:
At the helm of Homerik is our Mad Composer and twenty-first century architect supernal, Ken Candelas. The demons and hellish landscapes of Candelas’ story are conveyed by the twisted mind of graphic artist and illustrator, David ‘Max’ Millgate, and brought to life through the spoken word narrated by master storyteller, Jonathan Kruk.
Homerik brings the classic adventure of Dante’s Inferno to life with a new perspective in a Philosophical Metal opera featuring a Nazi soldier named Dante who finds himself deep within the conflicts of World War II, begging for forgiveness.
The Mad Composer brings this new musical landscape coupled with the addition of David ‘Max Millgate’s imaginative artworks and Jonathan Kruk’s eloquent narration to unearth this magnum opus. The mesmerizing vocal work of Elizabeth de Deus (Candelas), the enthralling guitar work of Jason Stallworth, and the heavy basslines of Nic Z elevate the album to new musical heights.
Through a mutual friend while working on The Circle of Dead Children, The Mad Composer was introduced to the legendary guitarist and composer of Symphony X, Michael Romeo, who took a liking to the project and offered council and recording services to help enrich the album. Romeo‘s feedback was a pivotal shift in the development of the album. Candelas took the better part of an entire year to reorchestrate the music with new sounds and rewrite the lyrics. It was then when the rest of the vocals were recorded and mixing and mastering began.
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