{"id":8779,"date":"2021-01-25T10:06:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T10:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.progradar.org\/?p=8779"},"modified":"2026-08-21T15:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T14:58:34","slug":"uk-heavy-proggers-hekz-announce-new-double-concept-album-terra-nova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progradar.co.uk\/index.php\/2021\/01\/25\/uk-heavy-proggers-hekz-announce-new-double-concept-album-terra-nova\/","title":{"rendered":"UK heavy proggers HeKz announce new double concept album TERRA NOVA?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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HeKz\u2019s fourth album TERRA NOVA will see lead singer and bassist Matt Young joined by a new line up of international talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HeKz has always been a musical chimera, fusing elements of heavy metal, hard rock and progressive music,? explains Young. The new line up reflects that perfectly – we\u2019ve got a prog guy, a metal guy and a rock guy. On paper, that\u2019s an odd mix but the chemistry is undeniable. This album is the next logical step in the band\u2019s evolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new guitarist cannot yet be revealed due to contractual reasons, and TERRA NOVA will see Pieter Beemsterboer (ex-Black Rabbit) on keyboards and Moyano el Buffalo (5th Avenue Hamburg) on drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Working with this new line up has already been so rewarding. The guys have so much talent, but also the taste to hold back when necessary. Everybody plays to serve the song, and when they get their moment, it\u2019s quite extraordinary to behold!

A concept piece, TERRA NOVA was written by Young over a two year period. A familiar story with a unique flavour, the album weaves a tale of ambition, duality and the desperate fight to overcome the darkest parts of your personality in order to become the person you were born to be.

We\u2019re making a double concept album in 4 different countries, working remotely and all during a pandemic. It\u2019s completely mad but tremendously exciting. We\u2019re proud to share this first taste of new music and can\u2019t wait to take you on this journey with us.

The first part of the album will be released as an EP in late 2021, with the full double album to follow in early 2022.

The first single from TERRA NOVA will be released in Spring 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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