Primal Sinner releases “SCLAVUS”, a proclamation of confrontation to slavery and freedom

 

Primal Sinner releases “SCLAVUS”, a proclamation of confrontation to slavery and freedom


After “Oedipus”, the Colombian band presents two interconnected tracks in a diptych that expand the limits of metal towards ‘DRÂMA’

LISTEN TO “SCLAVUS” HERE!

Primal Sinner releases “SCLAVUS” this Friday, April 10th. the second single from their upcoming album, mixed by top metal producer Jens Bogren (Sepultura, Opeth, Angra), and mastered by Bob Katz (multi-Grammy winner). The project marks the continuation of the trajectory initiated with “Oedipus” and represents the band's boldest step in building its own sonic and conceptual universe, christened by the artists themselves as Dramatic Metal Rock.

“SCLAVUS” is a conceptual work built like a symphonic poem in 2 movements, two tracks that explore the concept of slavery and freedom as inseparable experiences of the human condition. It features unique instrumentation, blending acoustic, electric and electronic sounds, along with symphonic and choral arrangements performed and recorded by Budapest Scoring in Hungary. The inclusion of renowned voice actor Brian Stivale (Marvel, DC, Angel Studios) is another piece of the puzzle for a project that strives for drama and cinematic quality.

“SCLAVUS” was born guided by the group's need to tell a profound story that mixes philosophy and art in their purest state, it proposes a reflection that is simultaneously historical, political and intimate. Track “Shade of Freedom” is based on existentialism: Kierkegaard’s Concept of Anxiety and Sartre’s view on the challenges of freedom. Track “The Rings That Never End” is the other side of the coin: a historical and metaphysical look at slavery and its endless layers. Both tracks are meant to be played sequentially –ideally in a loop– since, like the chicken-and-egg dilemma, each is both cause and effect of the other, mirroring Humanity’s spiral journey from one state into the next.

“To create SCLAVUS, we had to deeply engage with two universal concepts that have always been central to the human condition: slavery and freedom. These ideas have been explored throughout history in literature, philosophy, and art, and they remain painfully relevant. Slavery, in this context, is understood not just as a historical reality, but as a lived experience — one we observe in human history and also feel directly as Latin Americans, where oppression has taken many visible and invisible forms”, comments Fabian Tejada.

In addition to the lyrical context, the group also signs off on cinematographic references, about which the band comments:

“The influences behind SCLAVUS are clearly divided into its two movements. For the first part, we were deeply inspired by the dramatic vision and narrative found in the work of Hans Zimmer, particularly through the cinematographic language present in the films of Christopher Nolan. This approach helped us frame the piece in a more narrative and atmospheric way, blending cinematic storytelling with elements of doom metal to convey weight, tension, and dark force."

Fabian says: “The work of Nina Simone was also essential — particularly her legacy of songs centered on freedom, resistance, and resurgence in the face of oppression. This spirit became a key emotional reference for the second movement of the diptych.”

“SCLAVUS” seeks a more complex and ambitious approach, bringing even more creative effort.



LISTEN TO “SCLAVUS” HERE!

Primal Sinner is a Colombian metal band founded by brothers. Fabian and Jhon Tejada, drawing from the principles and creative techniques of classical music, strive to find an artistic-dramatic way of making heavy music that the entertainment industry can elevate to the status of art.


The style of the band, self-defined as dramatic metal/rock, implies a wide palette of expression rooted in a set of polar opposites, such as: slow/fast, quiet/loud, clean/distorted, dark/bright, and a lot of other polarities that are handled dialectically, developing within a narrative structure similar to that of films and novels. This approach carefully builds tension towards a climax, leading the audience through a journey that simultaneously engages the various faculties of their being –perception, emotion, thought, etc.– and leaves them with the sense of having witnessed a small but significant fragment of the human condition. The literary component is essential here, but the instrumental part of the work should be able to “tell a story” by itself, much like classical composers did during the Romantic period (and what Primal Sinner is striving to do in popular music).

The name "Primal Sinner" is a symbol of the human being in their primordial state: one who, by breaking away from the Original Unity, comes to exist in an irreversible state of division, conflict and incompleteness. Incapable of fully understanding how to live or die, they seek to reconcile their existential dissonance by attempting to reintegrate into the Absolute—something only momentarily achieved in experiences of unity, such as art.

With a strong humanistic and conceptual foundation, the group debuted in 2019 with the album 'Dying Like the Sun in the West'. This production sought international standards and featured the collaboration of Swedish producer Jens Bogren and American mastering engineer Bob Katz.

Since their formation, the band has accumulated significant experience, performing two tours in Colombia (2022 and 2024) and sharing the stage with local scene icons (such as Kraken, Nepenthes, Gaias Pendulum and Masacre), as well as international heavyweight artists such as Stratovarius, Therion and Fabio Lione.

Following the release of an acoustic audiovisual EP, Primal Sinner starts 2026 with the release of its new album, 'DRÂMA'. The new work is built upon an aesthetic triad of strength, beauty and poetics, featuring a thematic development inspired by classical music.

'DRÂMA' aims to provide the listener with a deep and accessible cinematic experience, addressing dense narratives without losing emotional impact. To promote the album, the band organized an innovative and unprecedented live experience in the Colombian metal scene: a listening party at the YAWA Planetarium Dome, in the city of Cali on February 21, where music, space and immersive visuals converged. This performance marked the beginning of a progressive digital release, with the album tracks being revealed monthly.

Genre: Metal/Rock (Dramatic Metal / Progressive Rock)

Production: Fabián & Jhon Tejada

Mixing: Jens Bogren

Mastering: Bob Katz


Line Up:

Fabián Tejada – Guitar
Jhon Tejada – Guitar
Diovanny López – Vocals
Freddie Zambrano – Bass
Freddy Olave – Drums


Featured artists:
Budapest Scoring – Orchestra & Choir
Brian Stivale – Voice Over

Artwork:

Alejandro Cardona – ‘The Rings That Never End’
Adria Alvarado – “Shade of Freedom”


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