12/02/2015 18:39

Lost Society

Lost Society unveil cover art for 'Braindead' and a studio trailer

The third album by Finland-based thrash metallers Lost Society, 'Braindead', will be released on February 12th, 2016 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band just released the cover artwork of this upcoming album. It was created again by Jan Meininghaus (Bolt Thrower, Sick Of It All, U.D.O., Holy Moses, Debauchery etc.).

Guitarist/vocalist Samy Elbanna states: "Jan really nailed it again ! We were stoked to have the dude illustrate the cover of the new album, and I think he really captured the theme of the album in this cover. A mentally deranged topless chick in a psych ward with the LxSx logo carved on her back, what could be more brutal?! The idea is pretty simple, in many ways 'Braindead' talks about all kinds of f*cked up scenarios and of how we're trapped in this braindead society. Cheers to Jan!"

Artist Jan Meinighaus adds: "When I had another look at it today, I really liked the old school appeal of it. In combination with the given logo everything reminds me of the classic releases I loved in the late 80s. It sure looks a bit „airbrushed“ and over the top, but that's exactly what I like about it in comparison to a lot of nowadays' artworks that should be movie posters or videogame covers rather than thrash metal art."

Samy Elbanna commented about the album: "A lot has happened since the release of our second album; we've played loads of sick shows and we've definitely matured as songwriters and as musicians. We're beyond stoked to announce our new album 'Braindead'! I'd have to say that this album truly shows what Lost Society is all about, and it's filled with the tightest, heaviest and most aggressive stuff we've EVER done. This album has the slowest songs and the fastest songs we've ever done and one thing is for sure: this will make you wanna go crazy! The album title itself is a portrayal of us in many ways, 'Braindead' has come to be another way of saying Lost Society, and it came to us as a natural decision to make it the title for what we feel is the best material we have ever made. Ladies and gentlemen, the times of a 'Braindead' revolution are upon us!"

(source: Nuclear Blast Records)