Metal guitarist and composer Manuel Barbará is excited to release his latest video for the track “Aphelion” off the recently released EP “Whisper in a Storm”. The song features Michael Nystrom Bala, the 80s half of Necronomicon Ex Mortis‘ guitars. The single showcases Barbará‘s signature blend of heavy metal aggression and classical music’s formal, harmonic concepts. He shares his thoughts on the track:
“Aphelion is designed to be heavy and scary. It was super cool to design two similar solo sections that I could split with my dear friend Mike. The original idea for this song was “What if I took a straightforward unga-bunga riff and made it weirder and weirder every time it happens”. I think it really features the difference in our styles. I hope someone moshes to this one”
The single starts with a big stompy intro with slightly alien harmony and goes through a process of transformation and fragmentation until it comes back to its original form and immediately falls apart again. The two solos, by Barbará and Bala, contrast one another very nicely.
“Aphelion” represents a perfect balance between technical prowess and emotional depth. Barbara’s intricate guitar work forms the foundation of the track, while Bala‘s guest solo adds a layer of intensity that elevates the composition to new heights. The result is a journey through musical textures that captivate and challenge listeners in equal measure.
Watch and listen to the music video for “Aphelion” via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.
Released on September 13, 2024, “Whisper in a Storm” is available at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/manuelbarbar/whisper-in-a-storm
Video – “A Different Horizon” ft. Jake Howsam Lowe (Plini, The Helix Nebula) – https://youtu.be/exU_sPMSRsY
Video – “Dead Hand” – https://youtu.be/Boc0B1CsT5A
