The Vicious Head Society
Graham Keane, the creative force behind the acclaimed progressive metal project The Vicious Head Society, returns with his third studio album, Call of the Void — a stark, deeply personal exploration of identity, struggle, and renewal.
Departing from the sweeping societal themes of his earlier work, Keane turns inward, tracing the defining moments that have shaped him within the fading embers of a personal cycle. Call of the Void confronts the slow, corrosive pull of losing one’s purpose, capturing the tension between resistance and surrender with unflinching honesty.
While the album preserves the project’s signature blend of technical precision and soaring melody, Keane channels a heavier emotional weight into the music. The result is a sonic landscape that mirrors the arduous path of self‑discovery — turbulent, atmospheric, and relentlessly human. Listeners are invited to confront their own recurring cycles and find meaning in the darkness.
Musically, the album reaffirms Keane’s reputation as an Irish guitar virtuoso. Complex, intricate arrangements intertwine with crushing heaviness and moments of stark beauty, forming a dynamic palette that showcases both his compositional ambition and his… more
credits
Graham Keane – Guitars, Synths
Klemen Markelj – Drums
Nathan Max – Vocals
Matheus Manente – Bass
Nahuel Ramos – Synth SolosAdditional Musicians:
Paul Phillips – Bass on The Tide
Pat Byrne – Bass on The Edge of Time Pt. 2
Alec Noonan – Backing vocals on The Edge of Time Pt. 2
Wilmer Waarbroek – Additional vocals on Ignite
Bertrand Juve – Saxophone on Distant Lights of Home
Sareeta – Violin on Ignite and Distant Lights of HomeOther credits:
Written and Produced by Graham Keane.
Mixed and Mastered by Matheus Manente.Artwork and Design by Jon Isaac Gutman.