In Hearts Wake - Incarnation

Released on July 12, 2024, Incarnation is the sixth studio album by Australian metalcore band In Hearts Wake.

This concept album serves as a shadow counterpart and sequel to their debut album, Divination, with each track inspired by the reversed meaning of a Major Arcana Tarot card. The album delves into darker themes, exploring the underbelly of human experience through aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics.

The album opens with "Spitting Nails (Wheel of Fortune)," setting a relentless pace that continues with tracks like "Hollow Bone (The World)" and "The Flood (Justice)," featuring Winston McCall of Parkway Drive. "Orphan (The Devil)" offers a haunting melody, while "Shishigami シシ神 (The Empress)" introduces a unique blend of metalcore and Japanese influences, featuring Kaito Nagai of Paledusk.

Clocking in at just under 40 minutes, Incarnation is a compact yet powerful journey through themes of fate, identity, and existential struggle. The album also includes collaborations with artists such as Chad Ruhlig of For The Fallen Dreams and Garret Rapp of The Color Morale, adding diverse vocal dynamics to the mix.

For fans of concept-driven metalcore, Incarnation offers a thought-provoking and sonically intense experience that showcases In Hearts Wake's evolution and willingness to explore new artistic territories.