Weaving together ethereal vocals, rich harmonies, and intricate guitar along with violin melodies, Dunster, BC, Canada’s Dream Heavy isa melodic and enchanting world folk metal group. This past June, the band revealed their single “Song In The Dark” while theytoured across British Columbia this summer.
With a plan to release their yet-to-be-titled upcoming EP next year, the band is proud to present their latest thought-provoking single “Survival”.
“Survival” (originally titled “Extinction”) was originally written in 2019 and early 2020 as a central theme for Wishbone Theater Productions’ original Stage Play: “The Last Good Valley”, a somewhat macabre and darkly humorous fantasy of a possible imminent apocalyptic future.
The creation of this piece of music took on a life of its own as the production was ironically halted due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
At the time of the outbreak of the pandemic, Dream Heavy was just in the process of transitioning from playing as the “Samson’s Delilah” duo to the bigger heavier sound of the full band.
Band members were also personally involved in assisting and supporting the Wet’su’weten Hereditary Chiefs and land defenders in their fight against Coastal GasLink and the colonial governments of Canada and British Columbia who were illegally forcing a fracked gas pipeline across their territory.
Considering the lyrical content of the song and the tense decolonization struggles being undertaken by their friends and allies at the time, Dream Heavy enlisted the help of Haida Hip Hop artist Ms.PANIK to write and record the mid-section of the track.
The band comments on “Survival”:
“Survival is both a stark reminder of the dire consequences of unmitigated climate change and a reminder of the still unresolved horrors of colonization. But it also offers a glimmer of hope to the listeners of an end to the “Colonial Apocalypse” and a focus on healing. This is a song that will have audiences dancing for change!”
Listen to “Survival” ft. Ms.PANIK at the following links:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFIKX_3J0iI
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3ZG9HYv
Dream Heavy comes from the ashes of beloved bands like Mamaguroove and Samson’s Delilah and credits their unique sound to a plethora of influences from metal, Latin, Celtic, and other world music traditions. Their music, characterized by its intensity and thought-provoking lyrics, has captivated audiences across Canada and beyond, earning them a place on campus radio Top 10 lists.
Reflecting on the band’s long journey, they share that Dream Heavy‘s sound has evolved from each member’s collective passion for sound, movement, and justice. With their forthcoming EP, they aim to create a sonic and lyrical soundscape that demands to be heard in its entirety—a journey of self-discovery and contemplation. Dream Heavy is recommended for fans of boundary-pushing music in the veins of Porcupine Tree, Kalandra, and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
Previous Single – “Song In The Dark” at the following links:
YouTube –https://youtu.be/UgDw7HXXjYU
Spotify – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dreamheavy/song-in-the-dark
More info: Dreamheavy.ca | Facebook.com/dreamheavyproject | Instagram.com/dreamheavyproject
