Haven, the hidden stars of Berlin’s post-metal underground strike again! Following two EPs and performances alongside acts such as Amenra, Hexis, and Esben And The Witch, the band released their highly anticipated debut album Causes on January 24th via Argonauta Records. Alexander Khromov recorded, produced, and mastered the album at Sonic Boom Studios in Berlin.
Haven delve deep into the themes of their music. Well, what are the causes and consequences of our actions and our existence? Causes explores the question of how autonomous we truly are, given our upbringing, experiences, and fears. “It’s also about recognizing the all-encompassing cycle of things,” explains frontman Norman Siegel. “At the end of which, hopefully, lies an illuminated perspective on life.” He strives for catharsis, which is conveyed not only through the lyrics, but also reflected in the music. Causes oscillates between brutal outbursts of raw power and moments of tranquility, mirroring the dynamics of the human emotional spectrum. After all, everything is interconnected and in constant flux – as the band puts it: “All will take from all, and all will flow back into all.”
The album tracklist:
1. Idol
2. Causes
3. Leash
4. Wesen
5. Rue
6. Theia
7. Ankou
Haven lineup:
Luc Lacroix (Drums)
Norman Siegel (Vocals)
Arne Teubel (Guitar, Saxophone)
Robert Kurth (Guitar)