‘Numbers’, the new album, proposes reflections with death numbers

In collaboration with Maurício Magaldi (VersOver), Daniel Lugondi presents a new album full of bonuses and special appearances

Founded by Daniel Lugondi and Críslei Rodrigo in 2006, Hammurabi comes of age with an album of new songs, bonus tracks and several special guests. As the only remaining member and a true early adopter of technologies that have enabled greater connectivity, interaction between musicians – even at a distance – and many tools that were previously restricted to large studios, Lugondi presents a strong album of his own production, including mixing and mastering.

“ Numbers ”, which is now available on all streaming platforms through Tiamat Records, emerged from a project that began during the pandemic, through the São Paulo tattoo artist, Ricardo Ximenes (Raijin Tattoo), alongside the experienced drummer Maurício Magaldi (VersOver, Thanatus) and matured even with the intercontinental distance between the musicians.

“Numbers”, which musically focuses on death/thrash metal, proposes reflections on different contexts, but which always suggest death tolls. In “500K”, for example, we have the fateful milestone of 500 thousand deaths amid the pandemic, a number that, unfortunately, was much higher. “A City Covered in Mud” recalls the city of Brumadinho covered in mud that claimed the lives of more than 200 people.

In addition to the new songs, the repertoire includes bonus tracks, including a tribute to Hammurabi's biggest influence, Sepultura. “Propaganda” was made especially for the album to mark the 30th anniversary of “Chaos AD”, while “Refuse/Resist”, with a special guest appearance by Rafinha Moreira (Sacrament, Panzer) was made for Amazing Sessions (the official channel of Amazing Guitars), a store specializing in special and legendary guitars located in the heart of São Paulo.

Finally, “State of War” becomes the band’s fastest song, at just 1 minute, arising from Lugondi’s participation in Extreme Jam 2023, produced by Drumeo’s 2023 drummer of the year Mauricio Weimar’s channel, and explores Israel’s recent invasion of Palestine.

Check out the tracklist for “Numbers”:

1. 500K (8:00)

2. One City Covered in Mud (8:07)

3. Black Cries (6:31)

4. 4 (My First Meeting with Death) (6:11)

5. MMXXI (5:38)

6. Propaganda (Sepultura Cover – Chaos AD 30th anniversary) – (3:34)

Bonus:

7. MMXXI (Pandemic Version) – (5:38)

8. State of War (Extreme Jam 2023 – feat. Mauricio Weimar) – (1:00)

9. Refuse/Resist (Sepultura Cover for Amazing Sessions) – (3:22)

“'Numbers' is a major milestone in the band's history, as it portrays not only the great ills of our society but also revisits scenarios that I never conceived of in my childhood, such as death and racism. It's a great opportunity for someone who has matured, both intellectually and musically – alongside an equally in-the-know guy like Maurício – to express this in the form of art!” commented Daniel Lugondi.

Listen on streaming platforms: https://hammurabi.hearnow.com/numbers