Raw Lo-Fi Experimental Mellow
Melodic Black Drone Doom Stoner
Viking Sea Metal Lullaby Album

“This time it is personal!”

‘Galion’ is a Dantean journey through the circles of human experience, guided by the relentless pulse of drone and the searing intensity of black metal both hard and soft. A monolith challenging and rewarding in equal measure. A light onto the darkest recesses of the human psyche. An opera. A concept album loosely based on Vengence. Explorative in style. Much more lyrically and spiritually personal that my latest instrumental based works.

Throughout "Galion," the influence of the Pacific Northwest looms large, its presence felt in the constant evocation of natural forces barely contained. The album's soundscape, redolent with the mist-shrouded forests and roaring waterfalls of the region, calls to mind the work of David Lynch, particularly "Twin Peaks," in its ability to imbue the quotidian with an air of the supernatural. This atmospheric backdrop enhances the album's exploration of the interplay between the personal and the universal, the mundane and the sublime.

‘Galion’ follows Joseph Campbell's concept of the mono-myth, suggesting that even in our most individual experiences, we are but players in an eternal drama. The album's fusion of mythic themes and personal narrative transforms it into a journey of self-discovery, a ritual that leaves the listener curiously spent. The heaviness within shining on through gentle lullaby melodic harmonies and subtle nods to great inspiration. A cathartic ramble of searing guitar solos, walls of sound, strong builds, and excellent hooks.

Vengance in musical form.
Revenge in lyrical madness.
Balance and Faith Restored.
A full circle operatic type of concept album featuring Viking lore and ominous Seas.

Interviewer: In ‘The Beaufort Scale’, you tackle themes of betrayal and hypocrisy. Some listeners have found your approach to these themes too harsh, even nihilistic. Is that your worldview?

Brice Frillici: Not nihilistic, no. Realistic, perhaps. The world is full of betrayal and hypocrisy; ignoring these elements doesn't make them go away. By confronting them head-on, I believe we can understand them better and ultimately transcend them. ‘The Beaufort Scale’ is about facing these harsh realities and using them as fuel for personal growth. It is also a true personal story minus the exacting details and in poetic form.

Interviewer: The use of drone-doom metal, particularly in your cover of Sunn O)))’s ‘My Wall’, has been seen as an attempt to ride on the coattails of more established artists. How would you address that criticism?

Brice Frillici: Sunn O))) has been a significant influence. And I love honoring amazing artists like this. If honor is seen as cheap, then we are all in trouble. Understand context.

Interviewer: Your work is filled with references to mythology, literature, and philosophy. Some say this makes it inaccessible. Are you not worried about alienating your audience? Or coming off like a college student who may have taken acid for the first time?

Brice Frillici: I believe that underestimating the audience's capacity to engage with complex themes is a mistake. Also, it appears that the culture can lack depth and wants it banished from the land. Censorship, jealousy, and oppressive mayhem are not my friends. I like to work out my mind as much as I can. If my philosophical strength is that of an immature pleb, then so be it. But at least I’m not dancing on TicToc for millions of dollars and being a manipulative algorithmic advertising NPC trick meant to destroy all goodness and love. Not everyone will catch every reference, but that’s the beauty of layered art—it offers different experiences for different listeners. If someone finds it inaccessible, then so be it. Like the last song on the album directs… Don’t Get It Wrong. This is my song. In my mind, I’m just fine.

Fire and Rain
There, ain’t no pain
It’s the Viking way

It is not the dark road ahead
But the end of another gruesome day
Of dread
I choose love instead
Don’t get it wrong
This is my song
In my mind
I’m just fine

Listen to my music.
It is all over the map as usual but wrapped up in a nice thematic storied bow.
Heavy David Lynch inspiration especially in Sky of Gold.
Sunn O))) and Godspeed You Black Emperor and Wolves in the Throne Room
Channeling Jimmy Scott’s version of Sycamore Tree
And inspired by Chet Baker
And with a shocking co-author that will remain a mystery for now.

This is the space I often stare into while
Contemplating my next strike
What doom will be slain next?
What Derealization will be gutted?
On this battlefield, I am Viking blood.
It is also in my heritage somewhere down the line
Along with my Northern, WI vine
What took me to the West
Is now a demon’s nest
Sure to remain
In the distorted memories
And polluted concrete
Of the dead and dying
Faceless Kraken
Pulling souls like me off that
Red Bridge
Dead to me
I say with battle glee
My Berserker inside
Sounding a war cry
The drama tho
A theatrical jest
At Best
But seriously
I kinda still attest…
Fuck that place
And put it to rest

-additional poetic sentiments of the track, ‘The Beaufort Scale’

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