New album of Nemesis: A story of hope and despair

Entertainment Report :

After an eight-year hiatus, country’s iconic rock band Nemesis is set to release their fourth studio album titled ‘VIP’ on May 23.

This long-awaited album, comprising 10 tracks, delves into themes of despair and hope, reflecting the band’s journey through a global pandemic and societal upheaval, said a press release.

The album’s announcement was made via Nemesis’s official Facebook page, noting, “‘Nemesis’ fourth studio album, ‘VIP’. Coming May 23 on all digital platforms. Our last album was released exactly eight years ago. In this long stretch of time, we’ve faced a global pandemic.

We’ve witnessed the abuse of power. At times, we’ve been consumed by despair, yet we’ve also seen glimmers of hope. These 10 songs are a reflection of all those emotions. We’re thrilled to finally share the news of our fourth album VIP. We hope everyone enjoys the songs.”

The album includes previously released singles ‘Ghour’ and ‘Bhanga Ayna’, ‘Ghour’, released in December 2023, is characterised by its futuristic theme, both in audio and visuals, and was directed by Cybertron. ‘Bhanga Ayna’, released in October 2024, continues the band’s exploration of introspective themes.

All songs in ‘VIP’ album are written and composed by the band’s vocalist and guitarist, Zohad Reza Chowdhury.

The current lineup features Zohad Reza Chowdhury (vocals and guitar), Sultan Rafsan Khan (guitar), Ifaz Abrar Reza (guitar), Raquibun Nabi Ratul (bass guitar), and Jeffrey Ovijit Ghosh (drums).

In anticipation of the album release, Nemesis has planned several concert tours both domestically and internationally.

The full album will be available on all major digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, starting May 23.