Go Tell the Bees is Bastion’s Wake’s Album Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
Bastion’s Wake deliver a dense, immersive journey with Go Tell the Bees, an album that thrives on mythic atmosphere, emotional intensity, and bold cinematic ambition.
Go Tell the Bees is Bastion’s Wake’s Album Out Now
It opens with “Motanka,” where rain and a resonant guitar arpeggio guide you into a mist-covered world.
The song expands into an epic swell, as strings rise and melodies evoke battlefields and ancient spirits. There’s drama here, but it’s handled with craft — nothing overcrowded, nothing wasted. The music feels like fog gathering over mountains before a storm.
The title track, “(Don’t) Tell the Bees,” continues the fantasy aura. Medieval undertones shimmer under percussive movement, and the female vocal is powerful yet elegant, brushing operatic heights without losing grit. Her delivery grounds the song in emotion even as it reaches cinematic scale. You can sense the influence of folklore.
With “This is Home,” the band reveals a softer touch. A reverb-kissed guitar and airy chorus conjure mirage-like warmth. The ballad form feels honest, and the vocals showcase vulnerability before surging into a darker, grittier break that erupts with passion. The high vocal peak feels earned — a moment of transcendence rather than theatrics. This contrast between tenderness and fire highlights the band’s emotional range.
“Lighthouse” greets the listener with ocean waves and distant gulls, then erupts into crushing guitars like a sudden squall. The music roars, then retreats, letting the vocal cut through again. There’s a hint of ’80s melodic sensibility beneath the metal exterior, and it works beautifully. One moment you’re staring at a calm horizon, the next you’re bracing against roaring seas.
“Nimue” returns to hypnotic arpeggios and seductive voicework — alluring yet mysterious, swirling with ancestral energy. Think Enya’s mysticism, but charged with intensity and danger. The track feels ritualistic, like ancient magic stirring.
The album closes with “Sunflower,” an anthem of fire and steel. Guitars drive forward with urgency, synth accents evoke futuristic ruins, and shifting rhythms heighten adrenaline. It feels triumphant yet raw, the final chapter of an epic saga. The arrangements remain top-tier — layered but never chaotic, adventurous yet precise.
Go Tell the Bees is rich, cinematic, and deeply expressive — a fusion of folk, fantasy, and metal that never loses its emotional thread. Bastion’s Wake craft worlds, not just songs, and explore them with passion and intelligence.
Go Tell the Bees is Bastion’s Wake’s Album Out Now!
Mythic!
Go Tell the Bees is Bastion’s Wake’s Album Out Now
Bastion’s Wake, hailing from Wilmington, DE, United States, is a band that has sculpted a unique sound blending melodic death, doom influences, and symphonic power metal. Formed in 2016 by Sami and Ray, the duo’s journey evolved as they overcame the challenge of finding the right members to complete their lineup. With the addition of drummer Rob Westbrook and bassist Ben Westbrook in 2019, Bastion’s Wake has solidified their sound, culminating in the release of their highly anticipated original album, “Go Tell the Bees.”
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