Formed in 1994, Sanity has spent three decades refining their black and death metal sound, constantly evolving while staying true to their roots. Their latest EP, “The Beast”, takes things to another level, heavier and more intense than its predecessor, “Revelation”.
“The Beast is not for the faint-hearted,” the band shares. “It’s heavier, darker, and more intense than Revelation, and that really comes through in this track.”
“Babylon” is one of the most dynamic songs on the record, pulling the listener in with its relentless energy and intricate layering. It opens with full-speed rolling drums and a punchy kick drum, setting the foundation for heavily distorted guitars woven into an almost angelic orchestral backdrop. Florian’s vocals are unrelenting and dark, almost accusatory, pulling the listener deep into the song’s themes.
A brief moment of relief comes with a gently plucked major seven chord, only to be shattered by one of the album’s most striking dyad melodies. A high-pitched power metal scream signals the next shift – neck-breaking drum rhythms and bright, cembalo-like melodies drive the song forward. Staying true to its origins, Sanity underlays the massive fifty-voice Viking chant chorus with a powerful black metal blast, ensuring pure headbanging intensity from start to finish.
To capture the song’s apocalyptic vision, the band worked with Underpaid Mantis Studio, filming across three locations:
A deserted Russian military base north of Berlin, where a lone figure moves through ruins, mirroring the song’s theme of destruction and decay. A dark, ritualistic setting, filled with symbols of greed and corruption, reflecting Babylon’s mystical and ominous presence. An intense band performance, shot in an abandoned attic, where Florian’s commanding presence and Julius’ guitar work come through with raw energy.
