Behind The Tracks: Maatkare - May The Gods Bear Witness (Single) (2024)

"May The Gods Bear Witness" delves into the theme of false prophets spreading misinformation in ancient Egypt, using this historical narrative as a metaphor for the current state of the world and media. The track reflects on the manipulation of truth and the impact it has on society, drawing parallels between ancient and modern times.

Amie Chatterley, who produced the track, shares their insight on the new single: “We've been humbled by the response we had to our first single 'War Before Peace,' and I've been very excited about sharing this next track with the world. As a woman in metal, I recognize how many women and others of marginalized groups have been victims of misrepresentation and misinformation in the media. This song talks about the historical spreading of misinformation by prophets in ancient Egypt, but it is very close to the current troubles within society that we now face. In terms of producing the track, this is a new venture for me, and I've really enjoyed stepping up to the challenge of producing a project like this. We are a completely independent band, so we are handling everything in-house, and I hope that more women and others see what we're doing and feel empowered to start their creative journey too.”

Georgia Bell adds: “I thoroughly enjoyed co-writing this song with Amie & Janneke. One of the things we’ve worked on for these songs is building tension through lots of different techniques, like using harmonies, orchestration, and galloping riffs. We really wanted to take listeners on a journey to explore the themes of the different lyrics we have and for this one in particular, create a sense of unease.”