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Icare's second LP: 40-minutes, one track, inspired by a poem

Posted by Loren on April 23, 2022

Icare's second LP: 40-minutes, one track, inspired by a poem
Icare's second LP: 40-minutes, one track, inspired by a poem

Two years after releasing Khaos, Swiss blackened post-everything band Icare is back with Charogne, a new album set for release on May 6 through Hummus Records.

The album was created with an immersive live experience in mind and is inspired by "Une Charogne," a poem by Charles Baudelaire's.

The album is one 40-minute track, meant for continuous play. That said, they've shared a 4-minute clip that captures the spirit, to help build up the hype.

Icare's second LP: 40-minutes, one track, inspired by a poem
Icare's second LP: 40-minutes, one track, inspired by a poem

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