Cinematic folk metallers Equilibrium return with their long awaited new studio album ‘Equinox,’ released via Nuclear Blast Records. To mark the arrival, the band unveil an enchanting video for the album standout “Nexus,” a track that captures the record’s sweeping emotional and sonic scope. Arcane riffs, poetic melodies, and ritualistic hooks converge in a work that radiates focus and intensity.
Rene Berthiaume shares insight into the song’s origins. “The work on ‘Nexus’ started with a very simple idea: There was the guitar riff and there was the image of running people. I am very proud of the video because it is fully self made and it was a huge challenge to film this during the coldest days of last year’s winter in Germany. But the actual process of creating something is one of the most important parts for me in art in general.”
He adds that the album reflects a deep period of reflection and renewal. “It’s been 6 years since our last album was released, and a lot of things have happened in that time. We’ve explored what Equilibrium actually means for us and what it should be now and in the future. We’ve continued down the path that we explored throughout the last albums, but at the same time we’ve reconnected with our older works. And on top of that, we’ve explored some new territories. You can now hear this result on Equinox, which is probably the most honest and personal album we’ve ever made. If ‘Equinox’ would be a movie, it would be probably a mixture of ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ and ‘Princess Mononoke.’”
Jessica Rosch calls “Nexus” the emotional core of the record. “For me, ‘Nexus’ is the heart of Equinox. And it’s perhaps the moment where all the different forces of this album collide. The song and video are about that invisible thread between worlds, between who you were and who you are becoming. It’s the story of integrating a soul.” She continues, “With ‘Equinox’ we wanted to build a world and step back into our storyteller roots. To me the album feels like a ritual, like an offering.” The result is a record that moves through grief, rage, beauty, and renewal with striking clarity.
