Equilibrium unveil enchanting video for ‘Nexus’

Opposing forces that are both inside of me
Like the moon, like the sun, they share the same sky
Like tides of life and death, their waves pour over me
With a heavy heart, I remember me

Cinematic folk metallers Equilibrium have released their greatly anticipated new studio album, Equinox, last Friday via Nuclear Blast Records. In honour of this, the band have released an enchanting video for album track ‘Nexus’.

Crowned with eldritch skill, Equinox brings together arcane riffs, poetic melodies and ritualistic hooks, revealing Equilibrium‘s blazing inner fire.

René Berthiaume commented:

“The work on “Nexus” started with a very simple idea: There was the guitar riff and there was the image of running people. I am very proud of the video because it is fully self-made and it was a huge challenge to film this during the coldest days of last year’s winter in Germany. But the actual process of creating something is one of the most important parts for me in art in general.
The same goes for the album “Equinox” itself: It’s been 6 years since our last album was released, and a lot of things have happened in that time. We’ve explored what Equilibrium actually means for us and what it should be now and in the future. We’ve continued down the path that we explored throughout the last albums, but at the same time we’ve reconnected with our older works. And on top of that, we’ve explored some new territories. You can now hear this result on Equinox, which is probably the most honest and personal album we’ve ever made. If “Equinox” would be a movie, it would be probably a mixture of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “Princess Mononoke”.”

Jessica Rösch commented:

“For me, “Nexus” is the heart of Equinox.
And it’s perhaps the moment where all the different forces of this album collide. 
The song and video are about that invisible thread between worlds, between who you were and who you are becoming. It’s the story of integrating a soul. And in many ways it’s holding all the grief, rage and beauty that live in that moment.
With “Equinox” we wanted to build a world and step back into our storyteller roots. 
To me the album feels like a ritual, like an offering.
It leaves you with this very specific feeling after you’ve read a beautiful book. You are so invested in its universe and absolutely in awe with it that when you have to let it go it almost hurts. But in the most beautiful and bittersweet way. 🙂
It’s raw, it’s about endings and new beginnings, about shedding old skins while still carefully carrying their memory in your bones.”

Order Equinox here: https://equilibrium.bfan.link/equinox
Watch the video for ‘Nexus’ here: https://youtu.be/9HoEfN-NyBo

The world is spinning faster these days. Chaos, division and destruction hang heavy in the air. But music has long been humanity’s most vital defense against the turbulent tides of time. A band whose very name is a plea for balance and unity, Equilibrium have been making life-affirming music for nearly 25 years, and as they return after a lengthy hiatus, the German legends are more committed than ever to spreading some positivity and hope to the masses.

As they prepare to release their seventh and greatest album to date, the mighty Equinox, creative mainstays René Berthiaume and Jessica Rösch stand proudly at the forefront of modern metal, ushering in an inspirational new era. With a brand new singer, Fabian Getto, leading the charge, Equinox is this band’s most distinctive and powerful statement to date.

Equinox showcases a band in full control of their sonic and spiritual world, with songs that bring their cherished trademarks and authentic instrumentation together with new technology, electronic elements and giant, stirring melodies that rip from the speakers like proclamations from ancient gods. From the joyous rush of recent singles ‘Gnosis’ and the melo-death inspired ‘Bloodwood’, to the effortless, cross-pollinated mastery of ‘Earth Tongue’, ‘Legends’ and the show-stopping ‘Nexus‘, Equilibrium have never sounded more potent or passionate.

Equinox was recorded and produced by Equilibrium themselves, with some significant help from an assortment of guest musicians – including ex-Eluveitie violinist Shir-Ran Yinon and members of Dutch Viking metal band Heidevolk – and particularly from studio guru and multi-instrumentalist Danny McCook, who oversaw the album’s mixing process.

Inspired by their experiences with other creatives, Equilibrium have also made the decision to embrace authenticity in every aspect of their art. Equinox is adorned with artwork created by Jessica Rösch with her own hands and without any input from A.I. or any other technology. The end result is stunning and speaks volumes about this band’s desire to keep things real.

In turbulent times, real art keeps us all grounded in the things that really matter. Equinox is a statement of intent from a band reborn. Equilibrium have made great music in the past, but never with this much fire and focus. Brimming with smart ideas, anthemic melodies and crushing, state-of-the-art modern metal with an organic, folk-fuelled twist, it kicks open this new chapter in the band’s story with an exhilarating, heartfelt flourish.