SUCCUBUS

***"SUCCUBUS"*** (stylized in all uppercase) is the third extended play (EP) by COBRAH. It was released on October 13th, 2023 through her own label, GAGBALL, under exclusive license to Atlantic Records.

## Extended Play

### Label

GAGBALL under exclusive license to Atlantic Records

### Writer (s)

COBRAH
Hannes Roovers
Isac Johan
Edvin Hördegård
Mats Norman

## Chronology

### Previous

COBRAH
(2021)

### Current

**SUCCUBUS**
(2023)

## Background

The EP’s release cycle kicked off with the lead single "SUCK" which was released on June 16th, 2023, and was accompanied with a music video. Featuring the singer splayed out on a medical chair in a liminal white void, the futuristic fetish inspired video sees COBRAH'S body examined and cupped by two xenomorph like creatures. The fashion is a marvel to behold, credited to the work of goth stylist Kurt Johnson, whose bold choices bring out the hardcore in COBRAH'S otherwise sweet dance pop confection.

The 2nd single "MANIC" was released on August 11th, 2023, again accompanied with a music video. COBRAH said in a statement:

*"I loved making this record but if anything, it really brought out the manic in me,"*

On September 7th, 2023, COBRAH officially announced "SUCCUBUS" through social media a day before releasing the 3rd and final single "FEMININE ENERGY" on September 8th, accompanied with yet another music video. The official track list was announced a day later. COBRAH released "SUCCUBUS" across all streaming platforms on October 13th, 2023. She took to social media to say:

> *"SUCCUBUS is here and I'm beyond words! I've spent endless nights in the studio twisting every word and tweaking every sound to perfection. I've flown across the world to Australia to shoot music videos, I've been full frontal naked probed by aliens, tied up waterboarded and I've been running with a baby alien in a castle swarming with bats. I've shot 7 covers in 2 days, squeezed my body into the smallest shoes and corsets. I've worked with people I love to my core, I've been crying myself to sleep and laughing so hard my stomach still hurts. I can't express how happy and thankful I am for this work to be out and shared with you all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your love and support. 🖤"*
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## Physical Releases

The physical releases of the EP were put up for pre-order a day after the release. The 12" 'Marble Black' vinyl was exclusively available via COBRAH's website whereas the standard CD was released through Merchbar. "SUCCUBUS" is the first release of COBRAH's to have physical copies.

"Marble Black""Standard CD"
## North America/Europe Tour

On October 12th, 1 day before the EP's release, COBRAH announced a 2024 tour across North America to promote "SUCCUBUS". 2 days later, the official vinyl was put up for pre-order and those who pre-ordered received early access to tickets. COBRAH announced on October 24th that the tour was heading to Europe, adding an extra 9 dates. Australian dates were teased on November 10th.

## Artwork

> *"So succubus is a fantasy/folklore figure and the record is based on the lore of that. The succubus is a demon who attacks men at night through sex by sitting on top of them. I really liked the fantasy of using sex as an evil power, not to lure men in or to be looked at - only to attack at night! That's why I'm bent over looking away on the main cover, I'm hunting!"*
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Official Cover ArtworkOfficial Tracklist ArtworkOfficial "10/10" ArtworkOfficial "FEMININE ENERGY" ArtworkOfficial "ACTIVATE" ArtworkOfficial "SUCK" ArtworkOfficial "MANIC" ArtworkOfficial "BAD POSITION" Artwork