CODESPEAKER

Codespeaker, a post-metal band from Scotland’s sombre capital, released their self-titled debut in October 2022. The album was hailed as “a richly textured tapestry of modern post-metal mastery” by Distorted Sound Magazine. Their arrival on the UK scene was solidified with a tour in 2023, along with supporting acts such as Pound, Sylvaine, and Hundred Year Old Man. Now, with their second album, Scavenger, released via Ripcord Records, Codespeaker delves even deeper into the human experience through their atmospheric, dark, and heavy post-metal sound.

Featuring thunderous drums and colossal guitars reminiscent of titanic bands like Neurosis and Cult of Luna, Scavenger marks a new chapter for Codespeaker. This massive-sounding record offers a towering and immersive experience, ebbing and flowing between hypnotic, mammoth-sized riffs and intense vocals, while also embracing atmospheric and contemplative moments. The band explains:

"Scavenger was an interesting album to write for us. With 3 out of 5 members joining since the last album, we wanted to craft something that reflected this new incarnation—new influences, new styles—while still feeling like Codespeaker. Blending such diverse influences into a cohesive sound has been a challenge, but we’re incredibly proud of the result."

"While our self-titled album was only released 2 years ago, we started writing it 5 years prior. A lot has changed since then. Scavenger is more pointed and aggressive, influenced by the new members, evolving tastes, and the darkening sociopolitical landscape we found ourselves in. The first album had anger, but also a warmth and wonder about the human experience. Scavenger doesn’t have that same warmth—it’s much more vitriolic and desperate. The lyrics focus on the faults of power structures and the struggles of those who bear the brunt of them, lamenting the lack of any real alternative. It’s an ode to the powerless, a fitting theme for these times."