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https://iravu.bandcamp.com/album/a-fate-worse-than-home?from=fannewrel

This album was a tough one to make. I will not explain my reasons for that statement, and it is very often that you hear artists say things like this, however I say this with utmost honesty. I could sit here and write an entire description about what this album is about, but I have decided against this. It's a very personal story that's wrapped in a shell of a Science Fiction concept album. Maybe some of you will read the lyrics and relate to it. And maybe some of you will read it and go "what the fuck is he on about??"

All I'll give away is this. If you're someone in one of the many marginalised communities around the world (from ethnic minorities to LGBTQIA+ to indigenous groups), you may have faced the dilemma that I present in this album. It is something I know I had to go through and still struggle with today. As a result, I'd also like to announce that all proceeds from this page will be donated to the SEED Foundation, a Malaysian NGO who aids the trans, homeless and marginalised communities of Malaysia.

That is all I will say, you are free to make your own interpretations about this record. Maybe someday I will talk about it freely, but now is not the time. I also need the space to thank a few people who helped with this album hehe...

First of all, I must thank all the bands and artists that inspire and will always inspire me: Death, Opeth, Enslaved, Mastodon, Panopticon, Mare Cognitum, Spectral Lore, Blood Incantation, Horrendous, Brian Eno, Atrium Carceri, Alphaxone and many many many more(if I keep going there will not be any space left on this fucking thing). All these bands have inspired me so much and I really would not know where I would be without them. Special thanks to all the other Red and Anarchist Black Metal bands who inspire me to fight the good fight everyday.

Second of all, thank you so much to Natasha who did the artwork for this album(Rakodama on Instagram). She is easily the most talented person I know and definitely want to work with her on these kind of projects for the rest of my life. That striking front image you see on the front of the tape was all her, and I am eternally grateful for it. Please go and support her, she really deserves it

And a special thank you to Vita Detestabilis and Fiadh Productions for supporting this release with tapes! They are an amazing label supporting some of the best RABM bands out there, in my opinion. It is an absolute honour to be included on their incredible roster and they were so incredibly easy to work with I cannot help but sit here and admire and be inspired by all of this.

Finally, thank you to everyone who has supported me this far. I usually do not think about who is listening to my music but as I sit here writing this I have to be honest. I am very grateful for all the love and support and, I really hope you enjoy this album!