Swedish melodic death metal band LÝSIS are back with a new single, “Rotten Delusion”. The band was formed in 2018 and have released one EP “All In Your Hands” (2019) and a couple of singles so far. The pace of releases is rather low, but something’s definitely cooking in the LÝSIS stockpot and before it boils over we want to know a little more about the ingredients. So we asked Isabell Hag, the duty lead singer, 5 questions about the recipe.
Questions by: Henk van Nieuwenhoven
LÝSIS release one single every year and “Rotten Delusion” is the first single since “Handprints” in 2023. Are you slowly building up to a debut album?
“We’ve actually released two more singles, “Equinox” and “Embers.” Go check them out! To answer your question, we’re working on a bigger release, but I can’t share more information yet. However, I can say you’ll want to keep an eye on us.”
On the band’s website it says: “Rotten Delusion” is LÝSIS’ most intense and heaviest track to date. Could you elaborate on that?
“We thought this was the next natural step for us to evolve our sound further as a band, and I can definitely
say this is my favorite song we’ve ever written and recorded. Expect heavier riffs, more downtuned guitars, and aggressive vocals. This marks a new era for LÝSIS, and I’m proud to say I think we’ve found our home now.”
On the cover art we see a head with a removed cranium and a thornbush growing out of the skull. But what is the titmouse’s role in the picture?
“I like to think it symbolizes the power we hold in our thoughts and mindset.”
Your Facebook page recently reported: When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth. “Rotten Delusion” is about zombies?
“The song is about nihilism and how humanity is rotten and cold. As for the zombie question, there might be a theme in the music video — go check it out to find out!”
Can you give a little sneak already on what the accompanying video has in store?
“It symbolizes who we are and how we want to express our creativity.” ■