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LO-PAN unveil the performance video ‘Ozymandias‘ as the next advance single taken from the American hard rockers’ forthcoming album “Get Well Soon“. The new full-length from the long-running foursome from Columbus, Ohio will hit the streets on April 4, 2025. The title ‘Ozymandias’ refers to the Greek version of the name of the Egyptian warrior-pharaoh Ramesses II, which inspired a sonnet by English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley as well as the mass-murdering antagonist of the acclaimed graphic novel “Watchmen” (1986) by writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons. On further news, LO-PAN have just announced five album release shows in Ohio and Kentucky. All confirmed dates are listed below. The video clip ‘Ozymandias‘ featuring THE MOMS is available for immediate publication via this link: https://youtu.be/NH9siQL-w8M |
![Lo-Pan - Ozymandias [Official Music Video]](https://mcusercontent.com/27e9322133e68238b4e24631f/video_thumbnails_new/b6f98256c70847a93a0c25252b904b07.png) LO-PAN ‘Ozymandias’ |
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LO-PAN comment: “We wrote ‘Ozymandias’ as the last song for the album and when I came up with these riffs, I immediately knew that they belonged on this record, and the rest of the guys ultimately agreed”, guitarist Chris Thompson states, while drummer Jesse Bartz explains the most striking visual aspect of the video: “Our female parental units are the true rockstars in all of our lives. This video was an amazing experience and a great opportunity to bring them all together and to celebrate our music.” Jeff Martin gets the final word: “Basically, this song is about acknowledging the impermanence of power and also the existence of objective truth”, the vocalist adds. “Just take a look around at global events, if you need examples.” Video credits
Directed by Lo-Pan & Joe Fortunato |
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Tracklist
1. The Good Fight |
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Up for a catchy tune? LO-PAN deliver them in droves! The four-piece from Columbus, Ohio in the United States have long been known for their powerful blend of driving rhythms, melodic vocals, and immersive sonic landscapes, and with “Get Well Soon”, they add captivating songwriting to the list. Since 2005, LO-PAN have laboured hard to earn a reputation as one of the most consistent and compelling acts in the modern heavy scene with their blue-collar ethic and singular artistic vision, which is strongly felt on “Get Well Soon”. On this album, LO-PAN further define their brand of American Hard Rock, a wicked stylistic mix of deep fried heaviness sprinkled with metal and grunge, all fused through captivating songwriting into an irresistible fifth album. LO-PAN came together in the vibrant underground Columbus scene out of a shared love of vintage rock, stoner metal, and modern heaviness. The four musicians were united by a passion for pushing boundaries. It was no accident that they took their name from the sorcerous villain in the cult film “Big Trouble in Little China” as the band set out to blend cinematic drama with larger-than-life energy. From their earliest days, LO-PAN distinguished themselves with an intense live presence and a sound that combined classic rock grit with the crushing weight of stoner and doom influences. LO-PAN‘s 2009 debut album “Sasquanaut” was an immediate breakout, earning praise for its infectious hooks and monumental grooves, and established the band as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy underground. The sophomore full-length “Salvador” (2011) solidified their reputation, showcasing a more refined sound and greater musical maturity. 2014’s “Colossus” represented a significant leap forward, pushing into new territories with tighter arrangements and more expansive production by Andrew Schneider (PELICAN, UNSANE et al.). In 2019, LO-PAN released “Subtle”, which marked another evolution of their sound. The band dared to take risks by exploring new emotional depths through a more introspective and atmospheric approach, which paid off with critics and fans alike. LO-PAN have toured and shared stages with such heavyweights as HIGH ON FIRE, TORCHE, and RED FANG, among many others, and have taken their high-energy performances to audiences across the United States and Europe. “Get Well Soon” heralds another great leap forward for LO-PAN. Heavy, cool, catchy, and with a marked emotional resonance developed through experience and maturity, “Get Well Soon” will take the Americans to new places around the globe. |
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Band: Lo-Pan Line-up Recording by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge, Grove City, Columbus OH (US) Cover photography by Heidi Shapiro Shop Formats Links Live |
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LO-PAN drop video single ‘Ozymandias’
