#551 - Manuel Gagneux (Zeal & Ardor)

Zeal & Ardor leader Manuel Gagneux joined the MetalSucks
Podcast this week, We are in for an awesome treat on August 23 when
Zeal & Ardor's latest album GREIF is released, so we decided to
start our chat with Manuel by discussing the ceremony that
influenced the album, if everyone is making the mistake of calling
the album "Grief", and if this is the most vulnerable record he's
written. We also talk about the different approach taken on the
cover art, why he's not been hit with writer’s block throughout his
career, and the true story of how Zeal & Ardor were honored
with the coveted national Swiss Music Award. Petar and Brandon
discuss the return of Blake Judd and Nacthmystium, his statement
that he is making with the release of the new single Predator
Phoenix, leaning into a controversial album title and press release
statement, and if fans will accept his firebrand approach
considering the apology tour most feel the are owed for supporting
him in the past. Song: Zeal & Ardor “Fend You Off” Song: Zeal
& Ardor “Hide In Shade” Song: The Jesus Lizard “ Hide &
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