A Howl, A Roar, A Revelation: “Animals” Bares Its Teeth

From the very first note, The Ancient Unknown’s new single “Animals” grabs you—not with a gentle tug, but with a full-on sonic pounce. This track doesn’t ease in; it leaps straight into a heady mix of fusion rock and prog metal, pounding with urgency and purpose.

There’s a primal energy coursing through the music—like something ancient waking up and demanding to be heard. But beneath the ferocity lies reflection. The lyrics wrestle with humanity’s fractured bond with animals and the Earth, holding up a mirror to our role in nature’s unraveling. It’s thought-provoking without ever slowing the tempo, and that’s the real magic here.

Musically, “Animals” is tight and dynamic—Jordan’s guitar shreds with wild elegance, while the rhythm section (AJ and Snoring Shane) keeps everything grounded in chaos. Spin’s vocals cut through with both power and pain, and Antz’s keys add an eerie, otherworldly layer that lingers long after the final chorus.Recorded at Steel City Studio and mixed by Cal Benson, the sound is massive yet clear—each element given space to roar. “Animals” isn’t just a track you hear; it’s one you feel, deep in your bones. If this is the direction The Ancient Unknown are heading, we’re ready to follow them into the wild.