Metal guru Glenn Danzig is about to release his second classical album.
'Black Aria II' is the follow-up to his 1993 release 'Black Aria' which debuted at number one in the USA on the Classical Chart.The new record focuses on the story of Lilith, who according to folklore was the wife of Adam before Eve.
"In the earlier stories, Adam and Lilith were both made individually," Danzig said in a statement. "But Lilith was too headstrong - she had her own opinions and thoughts. Though they loved each other, she was cast out and could no longer be the mate of Adam. The Creator - let's say God, though you're talking about different creation stories - took Adam's rib and created Eve so she wouldn't be too independent. That's why so many women's movements have championed the Lilith character. She's free to be sexual, to have her own opinions, and not be condemned."
He also says that musically the new album is different. "The first 'Black Aria' is very Wagnerian, and also has these violent, Scottish-Celtic qualities," Danzig says in a statement. "This one is more Eastern, because it's about Lilith. It still has a lot of the classic elements I like, but many of the sounds come from elsewhere because of this fascinating story, which has its origins in even older myths and legends."
'Black Aria II' will be released in October.
