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“I Am In Control, Pt. I” shows Monosphere’s heaviest and softest side at once and furthermore their rhythmically focused tech metal face!
With the band‘s music video for „The Puppeteer“, they not only showcased their new style, but also revealed a visually appealing narrative around the character of “The Puppeteer”. With “I Am In Control, Pt. I” the story continues, accompanied by another animated music video.
Groovy, heavy and catchy at the same time – one never experienced Monosphere as extreme, as on this track. “I Am In Control, Pt. I” culminates the different influences of the band into one shape: In between post-black metal, technical death metal and contrasting prog metal, and thanks to an astounding vocal performance by The Hirsch Effekt singer Nils Wittrock, Monosphere offer a rhythmically focused, modern mathcore sound, combined with catchy prog metal elements that might remind some of Between The Buried And Me or Devin Townsend Project. “’I Am In Control, Pt. I’ is the first part of a three-part opus and probably the best song we've released so far.”, says songwriter Rodney Fuchs. “The song is an example of Monosphere’s many influences and how they shaped the sound.”
In between The Faceless-esque tech metal parts, there’s also a good portion of post-black metal, which draw lines to Deafheaven or Der Weg Einer Freiheit, as Fuchs adds:
“Black metal already was a big influence on the music of Monosphere. We just never dared to really reveal this influence as obvious before.”
This influence creates an overwhelmingly depressing feeling, which is taking the lead within the wild intro of the song. It’s the switch into the clean part, where feelings like hope and happiness take over and reflect themselves in a catchy vocal hook and finally release their momentum within a grand finale.
„I Am In Control, Pt. I” leaves the metalcore roots of Monosphere and presents a more mature, grown up and courageous prog metal sound that stands out with strong contrasts!
lyrics
Black tendrils are grasping me
emerging from the floor
Sheer strings form around my wrists
my back pressed against the door
I accept the consequences
I need to carry the weight on my back right now
I am facing the worst part of me
There is no turning back right now
Contemplation enhances my misery
Desperation unleashes the worst in me
Contemplation enhances my misery
Desperation unleashes the worst in me
A sudden change in pace
In control of my own fate
Rears running down my face
A moment to embrace
A sudden change in pace
In control of my own fate
Tears running down my face
A moment to embrace
Say something
or you'll fall apart
Take control of the situation
Heart's pumping
A brand new start
Accept the transformation
I did a horrible thing
The tendrils loose their grip
I'm in control of myself
The weights become lighter
Lifeless eyes stare back at me
A glimpse, no reaction
Dry lips that are not talking
Is anyone in there?
You're turning your back on me
You're drifting further away from me
credits
released September 15, 2021
Cover artwork by Kevin Ernst
Music video by Kevin Ernst
Mixed by Phil Kaase (The Mixing Mine)
Producted by Monosphere
Mastered by Brad Boatright (Audiosiege)
Lyrics by Kevin Ernst
Music by Rodney Fuchs
Guest vocals by Nils Wittrock (The Hirsch Effekt)
Monosphere are a post-metalcore / prog metal band from Mainz, Germany delivering an experimental, yet modern metal sound in between ethereal soundscapes, abrasive riffings and captivating moments filled with energy.
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