"The Present Lasts Forever" is the fourth studio album by Los Angeles-based rock duo Blood Bullet (Isiah Zombie and Brandon Dean), released on February 24, 2024, by XV Empire. Produced by vocalist Isiah Zombie and Tomi Temp, the album features Andy Warner (bass) and Giovanni Maucieri (drums) and numerous guest musicians.
A detour from the heavy rock into the prettier, majestic side of things, Blood Bullet manages to create interesting landscapes through an abundance of textures and new styles of songwriting. A clear focus on incorporating acoustic guitar and the inclusion of varying instruments such as the flute and cello add to the uniqueness of this album.
The lyrics tell a story that could best be described as a romantic sci-fi journey: One man must travel through space and time to find the one person who means the most in his life, but will he sacrifice the world to fulfill his own desires? The journey awaits.
All tracks by Blood Bullet:
1. The Sand Flows Through
2. For the First Time (feat. Grant Larcom)
3. One Place Left to Go (feat. Irina Markevich)
4. Zen Crypsis (feat. Dario Cei)
5. Calipso Island
6. Sunshine's Eve (feat. Chris Molyneaux)
7. Quantum Train (feat. Marta Tobar)
8. I Am Universe
Who are we?
Blood Bullet is a Los Angeles-based rock duo featuring Isiah Zombie (vocals/lyrics) and Brandon Dean (guitar/songwriting) with a revolving cast of talented musicians. Since 2012, the two have blended rock, pop, metal, and alternative genres together to create their own sound that mostly revolve around the guitar. Lyrically, their songs tell grand horror and sci-fi related stories interconnected through concept albums, as well as more personal musings surrounding topics such as loneliness and self-reflection. With each album release, they look forward to telling new tales and pushing musical genres into different, exciting directions.