On February 19, 2021, the band released the third single from the album, "Remember When". On January 29, 2021, the band released the second single from the album, "Peach". On January 25, 2021, the band revealed the track listing. The band released a music video for the lead single, " Self Destructor" on January 8, 2021. On November 8, 2020, the band released an acoustic version of the new song "Endlessly". On November 6, 2020, the band uploaded a video stating that a their new album has already been completed and was awaiting release. Ībout the music on NIRATIAS, Pete said, "It's just more melodic singing over heavy stuff.It's not as much screaming on this album, for sure." Release The title of the album is an acronym for "Nothing Is Real and This Is a Simulation" Producer Joe Barresi challenged the band to write more melodic songs, as opposed to the darker and heavier material from their past two albums. Īrtwork for the album is by Boris Vallejo, also known for designing the posters used for films like Knightriders and National Lampoon's Vacation. As you'll see with the cover, it's sort of space themed as well. You've got Elon Musk trying to get to Mars and that was completely fascinating to me so when I write lyrics, it's just kind of made its way in there. "It has a lot of space to it, a lot of interstellar travel to it. Speaking about the lyrical direction of the album, vocalist Pete Loeffler stated: The band recorded eight songs in 2019 and the other five were finished by March 2020.
Drummer Sam Loeffler stated they had been writing material for a year and a half, meaning the writing process of this album has taken longer than their other albums. In June 2019, it was announced that the band entered the studio with producer Joe Barresi, who also produced their last three albums.
Unlike previous Chevelle albums, NIRATIAS is a concept album, with more instrumental and spoken word tracks, dealing with themes such as interstellar travel, mistrust in leadership, loss, and the past. It marked the final album on their contract with long-time label Epic Records future music from the band will be released independently.
It is also their first album as a two-piece, as bassist Dean Bernardini left the band in late 2019. The album was produced by Joe Barresi and was their first studio album in five years, the previous being 2016's The North Corridor. It was preceded by three singles: " Self Destructor", "Peach", and "Remember When". NIRATIAS (an acronym for "Nothing Is Real and This Is a Simulation") is the ninth studio album by American rock band Chevelle, released on March 5, 2021.
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