Since assembling in 2013, Alkaloid have been experimenting with the composition of Progressive Death Metal. However, last summer, the quintet conducted a one-of-a-kind experiment, recording their first live album, which just happened to be an engagement with the work of Baroque composer J.S. Bach.

Recorded live in the Netherlands during three special performances, Bach Out of Bounds brings the Classical world into conversation with Heavy music. Joined by an ensemble of vocalists, accordion and string players, the band present re-imagined arrangements of three compositions from Johann Sebastian Bach, “while also infusing the heart and soul of the classic composer into their own songs.”

Along with fresh takes on fan favorites from Numen and The Malkuth Grimoire, Bach Out of Bounds introduces two new songs to Alkaloid’s cannon, including “Haunter of the Void”.

Morean (vocalist and guitarist) says:

We’re always open for an artistic challenge. When Bach Out of Bounds, came our way, we fully embraced the adventure to show yet another side of Alkaloid. We were lucky to be supported by guest artists who share our vision and passion for defying boundaries.

Morean continues:

‘Haunter of the Void’ was especially commissioned for this show. The song translates Bach and 18th century polyphony into Alkaloid’s sonic universe by applying Baroque counterpoint composition techniques to our own scales and harmonies. This 10-minute epic links Bach and Alkaloid without diluting our identity one iota.