Swedish melodic death metallers Scar Symmetry have released the cover art for their upcoming album, The Unseen Empire.
Drummer Henrik Ohlsson had the following to say about the concept behind the album:
"The Unseen Empire seeks to expose the hidden hand of the elite that pull the strings of mankind in order to fullfill their agenda of global domination. The album concept goes from theories of shadow governments to secret ancient bloodlines and even further into speculations of malevolent influence from metaphysical reptilian-based intelligences.
"Mankind's only hope to survive seems to be an internal awakening where the influence of the the unseen empire that rules in secrecy is washed away from the minds of the masses. They want us to stay within the framework of their agenda, hypnotizing us with things that draw attention but has no value. It's time to step outside the framework and make The Unseen Empire visible!"
The Unseen Empire will be the Swedes' first release since 2009's Dark Matter Dimensions, and will be out on April 15, 2011 via Nuclear Blast.
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