Voice of Baceprot release new anti-war single "What's the Holy (Nobel) Today?"
Indonesian all-female metal band Voice of Baceprot have unveiled their new single "What's the Holy (Nobel) Today?”
Released today, the anti-war anthem stems from the band’s forthcoming debut album RETAS, which will arrive on July 13 via 12WIRED.
Vocalist/guitarist Marsya said this about the song:
"One of the most gut-wrenching topics that drains us emotionally are the horrors of war. The biggest casualties of wars are always civilians, mostly women and children. This song made us dream that perhaps one day, our united voice in rejecting war could be heard by the world. Our dream has always been to be a part of that voice, shouting against war regardless of its reasoning.”
Drummer Sitti also said:
"You can read what the single is really about between the lines. We wanted to express our experience of being trapped in a ‘war’ of our own, one which involved us being bullied on social media. People would attack us with such intense fury through negative comments even though we have never shown aggression towards anyone.”
Bassist Widi also chimed in about the song:
“With ‘What’s the Holy (Nobel) Today?’ we are declaring that no positives can be taken from any war, wars separate and destroy. There is a political war just around the corner: the Indonesian presidential election. During previous elections, we were segregated from one another and turned against each other, even those from our closest social circle. We should learn not to let it happen again."
"What's the Holy (Nobel) Today?" is available on digital services right now.
This August, Voice of Baceprot will embark on their first-ever tour across the United States. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now here.
Voice of Baceprot tour dates
8/3 Los Angeles, CA – El Cid
8/5 Las Vegas, NV - Backstage Bar & Grill
8/6 Pasadena, CA – Head In The Clouds Festival
8/8 Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
8/9 Detroit, MI – The Shelter
8/11 Pittsburgh, PA – Hard Rock Café
8/12 Boston, MA – The Middle East Downstairs
8/13 New York City, NY – Gramercy Theatre
8/15 Washington, DC – Union Stage
8/18 Oakland, CA – The New Parish
8/19 San Diego, CA – The Stage Room UCSD