Released: 19/03/21
Wake of a Nation (2020) is a powerful and politically charged EP from Zeal & Ardor, blending black metal, spirituals, blues, and industrial elements into a searing protest statement. Released in response to the murder of George Floyd and the global uprising against racial injustice, the record is as sonically intense as it is emotionally raw. Tracks like “Vigil” deliver haunting, minimalist sorrow, while “Tuskegee” and “I Can’t Breathe” unleash unfiltered rage through crushing riffs and harsh vocals. The title track fuses atmospheric tension with driving momentum, showcasing the band’s genre-defying sound.