CROWLEY is an occult rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Comprised of vocalist Lidya Balaban, guitarists Eliza Lee and Ruth Cranston, bassist Kim Fellows, and drummer Sav Montore. Formed in 2022, the band reinvigorates the sounds of retro pagan rock.
‘Silver Star’ is the fifth release from CROWLEY and marks the clearest establishment of the bands sound yet – like Black Sabbath with feminine power, it’s a dark occult fantasy the listener is invited to join.
On ‘Silver Star’, singer Lidya Balaban says:
“Written from the perspective of a cult leader, the song is an invitation to an initiation ceremony. It’s about being coerced into participating in a ritual and taking a leap of faith. This was definitely an interesting one for me lyrically, the song title is taken from one rumoured translation of Aleister Crowley’s organisation A∴A∴ (Argenteum Astrum). The lyrics themselves are somewhat alchemical in nature, with subtle messages of leaving your old ways behind and being able to transmute into your higher self. In its own twisted way it’s a song of growth and change. But mostly just about getting roped into ritual sacrifice.”
Inspired by the bands classic rock roots and a fascination with witchcraft, their current releases “The Witching Hour”, “Something Wicked This Way Comes”, “Pyre” and “Hell Hath No Fury” blend a heavy rock style with uniquely gothic flavours to produce their signature style. These releases and a notoriously powerful live performance have garnered support from Bloodstock festival, Planet Rock, BBC Introducing, Primordial Radio and more.
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