Alt-rock duo Hipflask Virgins, along with Ruben Seabright, drops a potent EP on Friday, October 18th, 2024, titled “Kerberos Vol. 1: Last day”. Now, this is one helluva interesting release, as its settings take place in the last 24 hours of Earth before it meets its end. It’s packed with narrations, awesome prog-rock instrumentation, and compelling lyrics that create a cinematic vibe for the album, which is also dark and apocalyptic. It is not something you usually hear from the trends, so this is something new that you would most definitely enjoy!
The EP opens with “The Sole Witness,” which from the start features a pulsing sound that reminds me of a machine; this does not go away from their theme as this track is a narration from the point of view of a robot that was created by humans and was the last of its kind. This track shares a story of how humans sought to make the earth better only to end up in destruction. This track properly sets up the mood for the whole EP; it’s cinematic, eerie, and the most sci-fi collection to hear now.
The duo shared that this EP follows a certain concept, which means each main track represents one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and with this, the tracks “Hubris) represent the conquest, Gen-Ded represents war, Ragnarock is for famine, and lastly, Last Day is for death. With these four being the highlight of this collection, there is no denying that these tracks carry a curious and one-of-a-kind energy that reflects the horsemen. But one thing is sure: all of these tracks carry a grungy and gritty instrumentation that features the signature sound of the duo, which is carried by the heavy riffs and drives of the guitar along with some hard-hitting drums.
“Goodbye Earth” closes this whole EP with its full narrative from a point of view that sees all the destruction that is about to happen. The narration is accompanied by some hard-hitting instrumentation that strikes through the core of your existence, as this sound creates a post-apocalyptic vibe as you go through the track. This felt like watching the closing of a cinematic offering—a rightful ending for this one great musical journey.
Ultimately, “Kerberos Vol. 1: Last Day” by Hipflask Virgins & Ruben Seabright is a must-listen! It is an interesting collection that features not only a vivid post-apocalyptic setup but also great-sounding music that you would enjoy. From the way the narration went, to the way the songs were performed, to the way the elements of sound and instruments play along with the whole narrative, to the way each song was structured—everything just falls into its rightful place. It is a very satisfying listen! It will make you think of your actions too—as someone living in this world. The message is clear: stream, share, and give the EP “Kerberos Vol. 1: Last Day,” some love! Follow Hipflask Virgins & Ruben Seabright on their social media accounts too! Don’t miss out!
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Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
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