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Metal Band Savage Lands Debuts Album for Reforestation

2/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Savage Lands, a passionate non-profit metal band, is set to unleash their debut album, *Army of the Trees*, on February 15. Featuring the powerful vocals of Arch Enemy's Alissa White-Gluz, every penny of the album's royalties will fuel vital reforestation projects in Costa Rica. Co-founders Dirk Verbeuren and Sylvain Demercastel champion the fusion of art and environmental activism, making a bold statement for our planet.

History

Historical Context

Savage Lands' debut album, *Army of the Trees*, reflects a growing trend in music where artists combine activism with their art. This movement echoes the 1970s and 1980s, when musicians like Paul McCartney and punk bands highlighted animal rights and environmental issues. Today, the fusion of music and environmental activism continues to inspire action, as seen in initiatives like Fridays For Future, emphasizing the role of artists in promoting sustainability.

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Story summary

Savage Lands, a passionate non-profit metal band, is set to unleash their debut album, *Army of the Trees*, on February 15. Featuring the powerful vocals of Arch Enemy's Alissa White-Gluz, every penny of the album's royalties will fuel vital reforestation projects in Costa Rica. Co-founders Dirk Verbeuren and Sylvain Demercastel champion the fusion of art and environmental activism, making a bold statement for our planet.

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