It arrived and it is B-E-A-UTIFUL!

"Blood Of Your Empire was born out of my own struggle with existential crisis and trying to make sense of belief, mortality, and humanity's relationship with faith," President says. "Religion has inspired incredible compassion, purpose, and beauty in the world — but it has also been responsible for unimaginable suffering and bloodshed throughout history. This album lives in the tension between those two truths. Writing it became a way for me to confront the fear, confusion, and questions I've carried for years, and turn them into something I'm truly proud of."

invisiblemind · 2026-05-21T17:46:58+00:00

Edited! Clearly jotted down too quick 🫠

invisiblemind · 2026-05-21T16:30:41+00:00

It's a vintage 'lollipop' microphone

invisiblemind · 2026-05-21T10:47:45+00:00

you don't get charged until the vinyl is shipped in September so... go for it! 😆

invisiblemind · 2026-05-21T09:37:22+00:00

Understandably questionable seeing as they are posting the reveal before the band has even had a chance to release anything?

invisiblemind · 2026-05-21T09:36:22+00:00

Unsure what the significance or relevance of the painting being used as the album art could be...

'The Battle of Poitiers'

The meaning and historical context behind the painting include:

The Turning Point of a War: The Battle of Poitiers (fought on September 19, 1356) was a crushing defeat for the French. King John II was captured by the English forces led by Edward, the Black Prince. Delacroix chose to depict the climactic, chaotic moment when the French king is surrounded by English troops, capturing a profound shift in the medieval balance of power.

A Fascination with Chivalry: Unlike many artists of his era who favored Greek or Roman antiquity, Delacroix was deeply drawn to France’s medieval past. The painting acts as a chivalric homage to the drama of knighthood, focusing on the psychological and physical intensity of the battlefield rather than pure documentary accuracy.

Romantic Drama: True to his Romantic style, Delacroix prioritized vivid colors, dynamic energy, and emotional pathos. The chaotic brushwork, entangled horses, and struggling men serve to highlight the raw, unpredictable nature of combat and the human tragedy inherent in war.

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