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HeKz debuts new video for ‘Terra Nova’

Brace yourself for an exhilarating musical expedition as HeKz unveils their latest single, the energetic ‘Terra Nova.’ The accompanying video seamlessly weaves together electrifying moments from the band’s return to the live stage at the Underworld in Camden (September 2023) and the album launch spectacle at the Cart & Horses (November 2023), capturing the raw energy and intensity of these unforgettable performances.

“’Terra Nova’ is a perfect example of HeKz’s distinct fusion of intricate musicality and raw emotion,” explains singer and bassist Matt Young. “It kicks off the live show with a blast of energy and everyone on the stage gets their chance to shine – we really love to play this one and hear the audience shouting that anthemic chorus along with us! It’s one of the highlights of any performance.”

Check out the video:

Young, alongside Mirko Fadda (guitar), Lucia La Rezza (violin), and Jerry Sadowski (drums), will be performing live throughout 2024, commencing with a co-headline performance at The Black Heart in Camden on Saturday, 27th January, alongside the metallurgical talents of Primitai and Toledo Steel. HeKz will be onstage at 8:40pm.

Catch HeKz at these venues in 2024:

– Saturday, 27th January – The Black Heart, Camden, UK

– Friday, 8th March – The Cavern, Raynes Park, UK

– Friday, 12th April – Parkvilla Theatre, Alphen a/d Rijn, NL

– Friday, 28th June – Esquires, Bedford, UK

– 5th-8th September – Nene Valley Rock Festival, UK

– Friday, 20th September – The Cart & Horses, London, UK

– Sunday, 22nd October – The 1865, Southampton, UK

More tour dates are to be announced.

‘TERRA NOVA’ is available on all major streaming platforms and for purchase in digital, CD, and vinyl formats at HeKz’s Official Website:

Terra Nova | HeKz (hekztheband.com)

Heavy proggers HeKz return with new single ‘MAYDAY’ 

Hard-hitting rock with a progressive flair, featuring a lineup of international talent.

What life gives with one hand, it can take away with the other. How do you keep your head, and your heart, when everything starts to crumble around you?

HeKz evoke these feelings of chaos and
resilience with dramatic and intense performances on their new single ‘Mayday’ – the first release from the forthcoming double album ‘Terra Nova.’

An overdriven bass riff introduces the song and sets the tone for what will follow – the mesmerizing guitar work of Mark Bogert, the relentless drums of Moyano el Buffalo and the enchanting violin of special guest Lucia La Rezza, with the commanding voice of vocalist / bassist Matt Young leading the charge.

“‘Terra Nova’ is a concept album,” explains Young, “The elevator pitch for the story is along the lines of ‘running towards your ultimate goal won’t help you to outrun your demons, so find a different way.’ In the song ‘Mayday’ we find ourselves in a very challenging position. The song is about how we cope when our plans fail and, if everything is lost, you can go down fighting!”

On Lucia La Rezza’s contribution to the song, Young continues, “HeKz were invited to perform at the Hard Rock Hell festival in 2021. At the time, it wasn’t going to be possible for Irina [Markevich, violin] to join us for the concert, and Lucia came highly recommended. I was amazed to see her covers of Iron Maiden and Dragonforce songs, all played on the violin at full tilt!”

“Since the plan was to perform this music on stage together, we invited Lucia to contribute to a couple of the new songs. Unfortunately, the festival show was cancelled but I’m grateful we have this recorded collaboration. Lucia and Irina have very different approaches to the violin, and the music of ‘Terra Nova’ is all the richer for it.”

Written and recorded by the musicians in their home studios in the UK, Spain and the Netherlands, ‘Mayday’ was produced and mixed by Matt Young and mastered by Tom S. Ray (Audio Unity, Scotland). Artwork by Dmitris Tzortzis [Immensa Artis].

HeKz – Mayday [Official Video]

L-R – Lucia La Rezza, Mark Bogert, Moyano el Buffalo, Matt Young