Sri Lankan heavy metal pioneers Stigmata is continuing their year-long 25th Anniversary celebrations with their second gig of the year – “Awaken The Storm” – to be held on Saturday, 26th July at the Main Sports Bar and Restaurant – Havelock City Mall.
Once again, the band is set to deliver a dynamic set list featuring several rarely-performed tracks, including the anthemic “Thicker Than Blood” from their debut album Hollow Dreams, “Solitude” from their second album Silent Chaos Serpentine, and the “The Beautiful Decay” from their fourth release The Ascetic Paradox. Fans can also look forward to brand-new material from their upcoming fifth album in the form of the track “Archetype”, the second track from the album after the successful release of “Trigger” a few months ago.
Opening for the band on the night are the amazing husband and wife duo Starlit Journey and the funkylicious Funk Island.
“Archetype” is a song inspired by the work of renowned Swiss psychologist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung, particularly his exploration of personality archetypes and the concept of the shadow self. The track delves into the darker side of human nature – an inner force that individuals are often compelled to confront in a world that demands resilience and survival at any cost. The track offers a powerful reflection on the hidden aspects of the self, drawing on psychological depth to create a bold and thought-provoking musical experience.
The fifth album’s debut release “Trigger” has quickly become the band’s most successful track to date, resonating deeply with audiences. Centered on the powerful theme of standing up against bullying and harassment, the song has struck a chord with listeners across various platforms. On TikTok alone, Trigger has garnered over 165,000 views and 25,000 likes, reflecting the strong emotional connection and widespread support it continues to receive.
Suresh de Silva, frontman, vocalist and lyricist of Stigmata commented, “We are very excited to dive into our second gig of our year-long 25th anniversary celebration. The highlight of the evening would be the unveiling of our second track ‘Archetype’ from our upcoming fifth album. We are now performing as a six-piece, as we once again welcome our percussionist Lahiru, who played with us on a handful of songs during the last show. He definitely adds new depth and energy to their evolving sound.”
Stigmata’s year-long Silver Jubilee celebration will include new music videos, international tours, innovative merchandize, gigs in some of Colombo’s hottest nightspots and much more. With a packed calendar full of exciting activities and engagements lined up, the band has decided to play only a limited set of concerts in Sri Lanka as it shifts focus to their upcoming overseas tour where they are set to perform in several countries.
Awaken The Storm is powered by Skyn Family Wellness, E-Venture, Decibel.lk, Pearlbay Music Studio, AION Strategy, EvilCat Lab and GoodPR. Tickets would be Rs.4,500 at the entrance while early birds can get their hands on them for a special price of Rs.3,500 via https://eventure.lk/stigmata, or by contacting 0777287776.
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