VENUES RELEASE “UNCAGED BIRDS” VIDEO — WATCH
NEW ALBUM SOLACE OUT AUGUST 27
“German metal with a mission and a message” — Kerrang UK
German modern metal outfit VENUES have released the third single “Uncaged Birds” from their forthcoming new album Solace, out August 27 via Arising Empire. The album will be released on limited colored vinyl, as well. Pre-order Solacehere.
Watch the video here.
In cooperation with videographer Marius Milinski, the story that began in NSFW videos their previous singles “Rite of Passage” and “Shifting Colors” continues with “Uncaged Birds.”
“‘Uncaged Birds’ is a very special single for me as it is the first song that we wrote and recorded with our new members Lela and Valentin,” says vocalist Robin. “It was our internal proof that our new set-up works perfectly and just makes more fun than ever before! Thematically, the track is about an unhappy relationship, from which one is crushed and narrowed until one finally breaks out of it.”
“You owe me nothing at all / And I know / Someday I’ll fly back to you / And I hope / That there’s a place for my heart in your hands”
From the depths of their deepest crisis, VENUESemerge victoriously, welcoming two new members: clean vocalist Lela and guitarist Valentin. When former vocalist Nyves quit the band mid-tour, following the release of their pivotal debut Aspire (2018), the modern metal crew was shaken to the bone. Despite this situation, the remaining members refused to give up and tirelessly searched for new talent.
Following guitarist Constantin witnessing a performance of Lela at — of all places — a Steel Panther show, the band found their new clean vocalist.
VENUES entered the studio with producer Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) to record Solace and the result is a massive sound with a metallic alloy of remarkable precision.
“We wanted to be more metal,” Robin comments. “There were some pop sensibilities of Aspire that we wanted to replace with rather the opposite.” Melody and punch-drunk heaviness, metal and alternative rock, zeitgeist and authenticity, barbed choruses and unleashed creativity: With their soaring sophomore release, VENUES fulfill every single promise they made on Aspire.
“2020 showed all of us how much the band is helping us keep our sanity,” Robin muses. “Almost the whole band went through minor or medium crises since the release of our debut. Relationships went sour, things ended and began. In times like these, our second album was the light at the end of the tunnel. Something we all could look forward to. Our music held our heads above water.”
It’s a leap, going from Aspire to Solace, and it’s a logical one.
10 songs.
10 exorcisms of negative energy.
10 lifesavers.
SOLACE TRACK LISTING:
“Razorblade Teeth”
“Whydah Gally”
“Rite of Passage“
“Uncaged Birds”
“Into the Fire”
“Down Below”
“Shifting Colors“
“Our Destiny”
“Deceptive Faces”
“Mountains”
VENUES ARE:
Lela | Clean Vocals
Robin | Shouts
Constantin | Guitar
Valentin | Guitar
Dennis | Drums
ICYMI:
“We Are One“
“Fading Away”
“Nothing Less”
“Ignite“
“The Epilogue”
