The epic Paradise Lost is getting reimagined with King Woman‘s newest album, Celestial Blues, out July 30th via Relapse Records.
The gorgeous debut single and accompanying must-see music video for “Morning Star” made a surprise twist by turning singer Kristina Esfandiari into Lucifer, while the latest track, “Psychic Wound”, takes another sympathetic look at the story’s main character while also channeling Elizabeth Báthory.
“Psychic Wound” is one of the heavier tracks on Celestial Blues, which plays out like a doom gaze rock opera likened to classics such as The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, The Wall, Antichrist Superstar, and Operation Mindcrime.
“‘Psychic Wound’ is about paying the price for eating forbidden fruit,” explains Kris Esfandiari of the riveting track and its visual companion. “When desire turns into obsession it can keep you longer than you intended to stay and nearly destroy your sanity.”
The “Psychic Wound” video is also directed by Muted Widows…
Pre-order Celestial Blues physical and digital packages here.
Celestial Blues tracklist:
- Celestial Blues
- Morning Star
- Boghz
- Golgotha
- Coil
- Entwined
- Psychic Wound
- Ruse
- Paradise Lost
Celestial Blues was recorded in Oakland, California by GRAMMY-nominated engineer Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Amenra, Oathbreaker). The band is rounded out by drummer Joseph Raygoza and guitar player Peter Arensdorf. Visual collaborations featured in the album packaging were created by Nedda Afsari, Collin Fletcher, and Jamie Parkhurst.
King Woman has confirmed a series of performances in support of the new album. Tickets and VIP Fan Club passes are on-sale this Friday, June 4 at 10 am pacific.
July 30 Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
July 31 Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
October 15 Brooklyn, NY TBA
October 16 Brooklyn, NY TBA
October 17 Brooklyn, NY TBA
October 29 Oakland, CA Starline
October 30 Oakland, CA Starline
October 31 Oakland, CA Starline (covers show)
