Avatar have emerged from the Swedish forest to announce their highly anticipated ninth album, Dance Devil Dance. Ahead of its February 17th release, the madcap heavy-metal troupe — fronted by the irrepressible Johannes Eckerström — unleashed today (October 27th) the LP's lead single and title track, a stomping, theatrical rager in the group's tried and true tradition. Blast it above via its surreal, blood-soaked music video.
"I woke up to the truth one day," Eckerström commented. "With my heart pounding, and a heavy breath, I knew for sure. I am Satan. The snake and forbidden fruit with a longing for knowledge, freedom and agency. My feet were moving. I thought I was running, but I was dancing. A celebration. Yes, I am the Devil, and I believe that one day you can be the Devil, too. It is my hope and ambition that this song will help you find your way there. As such, it's a celebration of love, lust and democracy."
