{"product_id":"0802644806228-void","title":"VOiD","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK PROGGERS GODSTICKS RETURN WITH THE LONG-AWAITED NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'VOID' AVAILABLE AS CD DIGIPACK EDITION WITH 12-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET \u0026amp; LP VINYL.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'VOiD' is Godsticks' darkest, heaviest \u0026amp; most uncompromising album to date. Both lyrically \u0026amp; musically, 'VOiD' reflects a disillusionment with a world increasingly defined by division, ideological rigidity \u0026amp; the loss of nuance. The album documents a conscious withdrawal from the noise - a retreat into a personal void. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Metal as well as Rock, from the head as well from the heart\" - Classic Rock DE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch of 'VOiD' is driven by frustration with the binary nature of modern discourse, where context \u0026amp; intent are routinely discarded in favour of winning arguments. The record rejects that environment entirely, choosing introspection over confrontation \u0026amp; exploring Darran Charles' (lyricist \u0026amp; vocals) balancing of misanthropy with optimism \u0026amp; isolation with connection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Their blend of indie-rock \u0026amp; alternative metal has emotion \u0026amp; depth\" - Buzz Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe writing process for 'VOiD' was exacting \u0026amp; often punishing, with songs repeatedly reworked in pursuit of emotional impact. Long-standing collaborators Tom Price \u0026amp; Gavin Bushell play a vital role throughout, while the introduction of new bassist Francis George - the band's first line-up change in twelve years - brings a subtle but important shift in the overall feel of the rhythm section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57104696115574,"sku":"0802644806228","price":11.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_14602357_1253351_20260122111714.jpg?v=1769088774","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/0802644806228-void","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}