Goblin metal merchants Nekrogoblikon are back with a new EP, ‘The Boiling Sea’, landing April 17, and they’re not easing into this next era quietly.
Nearly 20 years after crawling out of the underground with ‘No One Survives’, Nekrogoblikon are doubling down on the absurdity and the brutality, the first taste comes in the form of ‘The Secret Elephant’, featuring ska-punk lifers Reel Big Fish, alongside a new video directed by Brandon Dermer.
Yes, it’s as unhinged as you’re hoping, check it out:
A New Era of Goblin Metal
For the first time, the goblin throne is shared with former mascot turned frontman John Goblikon stepping fully into the lead vocal role, bringing melodic hooks to the surface, while Dickie Allen of Infant Annihilator handles the throat ripping extremes.
The result is a dual vocal attack that swings between tongue in cheek swagger and full blown extremity.
“I’ve been asked to give a statement on our new song ‘Secret Elephant’ and after strong consideration, I’ve decided I’m not quite sure know what that means. But what I DO know is secrets don’t make friends… unless that secret is, of course, an elephant who you happened to befriend. Yhey also say an elephant never forgets, but goblins definitely do, because I literally can’t remember where I put my phone! I had it earlier and then I got distracted by this email asking me for a quote about our new song ‘Secret Elephant,’ which is such a banger by the way. Ooh, that reminds me I gotta look for my phone!” — Sent from John’s iPhone.
“It was so much fun filming ourselves being goofballs,” says Allen. “Also, has anyone seen my beer?”
What’s On The EP?
Produced and mixed by Jason Suecof (Job for a Cowboy, The Black Dahlia Murder), ‘The Boiling Sea’ captures the band mid mutation.
Guitarist Alex Alereza says, “Writing for this release began in the midst of constant touring and right after bringing on a new vocal duo, so we found ourselves in new territories both in terms of pace and creative process. And that ended up being a good thing! We had a blast making this together and hope everyone enjoys these songs as much as we do. And for the Nekro fans that have been with us for a very long time, we decided to include live recordings of five Nekro classics!” (per press release).
The Boiling Sea Track List:
- Show Me Your Goblin
- Fiend
- Closer to the Sun
- Secret Elephant (Feat. Reel Big Fish)
- Dead-ish
- The Boiling Sea
- Prince of the Land of Stench (Live)
- No One Survives (Live)
- Powercore (Live)
- The Magic Spider (Live)
- This Is It (Live)
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