French post-metal outfit SICK SAD WORLD have released the music video for 'Bargaining', a track taken from their new album "Deuil". One of the key pieces of the concept record, which revolves around the processes of loss, grief, and acceptance, the song completes the band's dark and atmospheric narrative through a visual counterpart.

Spanning 41 minutes and consisting of only five tracks, "Deuil" explores the different stages of grief through a musical narrative. At the heart of the album, 'Bargaining' stands out with its intense atmosphere, reflecting the search for hope and shifting emotional states of a soul confronting loss.

The newly released video reinforces the song's slow-burning tension and emotional weight through a visual narrative. Built around themes of loss, resilience, and transformation, the piece highlights the cinematic atmosphere at the core of SICK SAD WORLD's post-metal approach.

The story of "Deuil" begins with 'Denial'. The nine-minute opening track builds a suffocating atmosphere through layers of dense guitars and harsh vocals, while the following 'Bargaining' represents the struggle to reach hope through a more melodic yet equally intense structure. As the album progresses, 'Depression' deepens the journey with its dark and crushing weight, while 'Anger' reflects the rage stage through powerful riffs. The closing track, 'Acceptance', completes the album's cycle on a brighter note, with double-pedal drumming and soaring melodies.

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With "Deuil", SICK SAD WORLD deliver a work that places the atmospheric and emotional storytelling power of post-metal at its core. The album's production provides a powerful sonic landscape that supports both the band's technical abilities and their intense emotional approach.

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