New Decapitated track streaming

Polish death metal juggernauts Decapitated unveiled a new track last night, Homo Sum, which is streaming on the Guitar World Soundcloud.

Homo Sum is taken from the band's upcoming album, Carnival Is Forever, which is due out July 12 on Nuclear Blast. Guitarist Waclaw 'Vogg' Kieltyka commented on the song:

"I think it's a pure Decapitated-style song. It's full of energy; a fast and intense piece of metal. What is interesting is that in the middle part, this song’s music changes to a more progressive part and the guitar, together with the drums, plays kind of a very atmospheric solo. I love to play this track."

Carnival Is Forever is the band's first release in five years, and their first since the tragic death of drummer and founder, Witold 'Vitek' Kieltyka.

"(Carrying on without Vitek) was one of the hardest decisions in my life" Vogg stated. "Vitek was my brother and my best friend. He was such a nice guy and one of the best drummers I have ever seen. To play with him was a pure pleasure and something very, very special. After the accident, I was devastated and I couldn't imagine to even play music again and play with somebody else. Right now, I play with Kerim 'Krimh' Lechner, and he is very good, but for me, it's still weird to play without Vitek. But I need to accept this, accept what happened. I think Kerim was the best choice for what I wanted to do – to play again.

"To be honest, the fans gave a lot of support to me right after the accident. They were a huge help for Covan’s family as well, through making benefit shows and placing donations for him and for Vitek's wife and daughter. There were so many shows over the world, and for all this, I want to thank again those people who helped us in those days. My decision about coming back to the stage was supported even more by my girlfriend and my closer family; also Vitek's wife."

Read the rest of the interview here.