Australian metalcore group In Hearts Wake have release their new single “Dystopia.”

When discussing the song’s meaning, vocalist Jake Taylor said:

“'Dystopia' speaks of the fourth cycle and present age of the world known in Hinduism as 'Kaliyuga.’ ‘Kaliyuga' is often referred to as the dark age due to the predominate traits of discord, disconnection, destruction, materialism, oppression, cruelty and fear. We look for the cause to cast the blame, but humanity need only look at itself in the mirror. It is time for us to face and overcome the issues and challenges that currently threaten all life on Earth." 

The accompanying music video for the track can be seen below. The visual was directed by Taylor and Third Eye Visuals.

“Dystopia” comes from In Hearts Wake’s upcoming studio album Kaliyuga, which comes out on August 7 via UNFD. Pre-orders for the record can be made here. The record comes in five different limited edition vinyl variants: smoke, ash, ignite, molten, and flame. As of this writing, ash, ignite, and smoke variants are still available. The smoke variant was originally meant to be a tour exclusive, but the coronavirus changed things.

Kaliyuga is the follow up to their 2017 studio album Ark.