Hamilton, ON, Canada’s AQUILA marked their return in 2022, with their new EP The Great Fire unleashed this past June. The EP follows their two 2020 EPs Valle Mortalitatis (Feb) and Jewel of the Empire’s Crown (July).
Historical buffs for the Roman Empire, the four-track concept record speaks of the Roman Emperor Nero who was known for the killing of the Christian population, and The Great Fire of Rome (Jul 18, 64 AD – Jul 23, 64 AD). This recording is musically the most brutal and progressive material the band has written emphasizing the METAL into METALcore once again.
“We write about Roman events and themes like battles and certain emperors. It was brutal times back then, so the listener gets a little history lesson as well. I write my own twists and spice things up for the story in the song.” adds vocalist Mark Arruda.
Today, in support of the new recording, vocalist Mark Arruda is sharing his vocal playthrough for A City Risen. He explains the song in further detail: “The song is at a slower pace, but hits heavy with many hooks. I think it’s my best vocal performance ever. I used my singing range for this one, not just straight death metal vocals for this one.”
