THE OCEAN Premiere New Track “The Grand Inquisitor II – Roots & Locusts” Via Stereogum

Today Stereogum premieres “The Grand Inquisitor II – Roots & Locusts,” the fifth track from ‘Anthropocentric’, the upcoming full-length from German progressive/atmospheric metal enigmas The Ocean. Set for a North American release on November 9th via Metal Blade Records, ‘Anthropocentric’ serves as part two of the concept explored on the band’s well-received ‘Heliocentric’ long player, released this past spring.

The concept at the base of both offerings is a critique of Christianity from varying philosophical and personal perspectives. Both records were recorded in the mountainous isolation of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the highest elevated city in Europe and recorded and mixed by their house sound engineer Julien Fehlmann.

To check out “The Grand Inquisitor II – Roots & Locusts,” click HERE.

In addition, the landing page for ‘Anthropocentric’ is now live as well, offering fans in the US, UK, Canada, and Europe a chance to pre-order the album. “She Was the Universe,” the third track off ‘Anthropocentric’, is streaming now. Metal Blade Records will continue to update the landing page leading up to and throughout the release of ‘Anthropocentric’ with news, tours, dates, video footage, and more so be sure to check back frequently.

For more information, please visit: www.myspace.com/theoceancollective.