Returning to the topic, check the Merzblog. NEW UPDATE on the album.
It could possibly be the cover, who knows.
There is some really cool pictures about the Chernobyl incident and what Merzbow thinks about nuclear impact on the world. (Spoiler alert: he doesnt like it)
I used Google Translate and translated the Japanese section of the post.
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(First Japanese section)
Beginning of March, I had been asked to produce a CD from the label quasipop Ukraine
The album's title is "Flax" (it's linen) was going to be
Flax seeds as a substitute for eggs, including water and emulsified by a rich blend of dietary fiber
Are also used in sweets such as vegetarian
The original intention was that the label you want on the theme of the flax
Earthquake occurred during the recording of the work
A hydrogen explosion caused a nuclear power plant in Fukushima No. and date of final mix
Speaking in Ukraine had a Chernobyl
it's an hour drive from Kiev base quasipop
And this year is the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident
We have to rush this album, "Anti-nuclear" trying to decide what the theme
Decided to use the jacket picture of Chernobyl
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(Second Japanese Section)
Prohibited in the area of residence within 30 km radius of Chernobyl revived nature
And wildlife that thrive
The animals disappeared from the human world is no hunter can catch up on
Such as sending their days in paradise
But animals are continuing to eat grass contaminated by exposure to radiation is still high
Would people even be desired wildlife refuge?
Of course such a thing is impossible
The animals have been suffering in Fukushima
The government ordered the extermination of livestock
Large livestock farms are profitable to protect somehow
We have livestock such as chickens Maybe money is not left behind
The stray dog was fed
Once the plan is laid out animal sanctuary
Try to hear the voices of affected animals from animal experiments somewhere
Interests shit! Human feces! Nuclear shit!
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There isnt a date yet for the release and quasi pop records doesnt have any info yet on their site.
My opinion is that the concept is really deep, im thinking Merzbow had a lot of thought about this particular topic and it will show on the noise walls he will build. ;D
Maybe ill get some flashbacks from when i felt the 2010 Chilean Earthquake.