Photo Credit: Alexis Fontaine

French metalcore quintet LANDMVRKS return with a video for their brand new single ‘Creature’, out now via Arising Empire.

The band teamed up with cinematic genius Pavel Trebukhin (Trivium, Imminence) in collaboration with Le Turk for the music video, which has a distinct Stranger Things feel, blending eerie mystery with LANDMVRKS‘ explosive energy. 

Stream ‘Creature’ here: https://arisingempire.com/creature

After dedicating time to honing their craft, LANDMVRKS emerge with what they confidently call their “best ever result.” ‘Creature’ is more than a song; it’s an experience that encapsulates the essence of the band’s evolution and their relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The single confirms their commitment to pushing boundaries and delivers a unique, immersive experience for their fans.

The band comment: 

“‘Creature’ is the first single from LANDMVRKS‘ new chapter, which explores the fears we bury deep inside ourselves instead of exploring and facing up to them. They end up resurfacing even stronger. The creature taking possession of the body is a metaphor for this.”

LANDMVRKS will embark on a European/UK headline tour later this year, with special guests The Devil Wears Prada and Like Moths To Flames. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.

»LANDMVRKS Europe / United Kingdom Headline Tour 2024«
Special Guests: The Devil Wears Prada, Like Moths To Flames
16.04.24 Switzerland Zürich Dyanmo
17.04.24 France Lyon La Rayonne
18.04.24 France Strasbourg Laiterie *low tickets*
19.04.24 France Reims  Cartonnerie
20.04.24 France Paris Cigale *low tickets*
22.04.24 France Lille Splendid *selling fast*
23.04.24 France Rouen Le 106
24.04.24 France Nantes   Warehouse
25.04.24 France Angoulême La Nef
26.04.24 France Toulouse  Bikini
27.04.24 France Nimes  Paloma 
30.04.24 Germany München Backstage Werk *low tickets*
01.05.24 Czech Republic Prague Meet Factory *selling fast*
02.05.24 Hungary Budapest Akvárium *low tickets*
03.05.24 Austria Wien Simm City
04.05.24 Germany Leipzig Felsenkeller *low tickets*
05.05.24 Germany Berlin Huxley *selling fast*
07.05.24 Denmark  Copenhagen Pumpenhuset
08.05.24 Germany Hamburg Grosse Freiheit 36 *low tickets*
09.05.24 Germany Nürnberg Löwensaal *selling fast*
10.05.24 Germany Frankfurt Batschkapp *low tickets*
11.05.24 Netherlands Tilburg 013 – SOLD OUT! 
12.05.24 UK Manchester Academy 2 *low tickets*
14.05.24 UK Birmingham Xoyo *low tickets*
15.05.24 UK Leeds Stylus *selling fast*
16.05.24 UK London Electric Brixton *selling fast*
17.05.24 Belgium Antwerp Zappa *low tickets*
18.05.24 Germany Köln Essigfabrik – SOLD OUT! 
19.05.24 Germany Köln Essigfabrik *low tickets*
21.05.24 Netherlands Tilburg 013

Tickets are on sale here: https://www.landmvrks.com/

Formed in 2014, LANDMVRKS signed a record deal with Arising Empire in 2018 to release their second studio albumFantasy. The record followed the band’s independently released debut album Hollow in 2016, which was entirely produced by FlorentSalfati (vocals) and NicolasExposito (guitar). 

Continuing to build their name with their own fresh take on metalcore, the release of Fantasy saw LANDMVRKS travel the world, playing in Japan, embarking on several headline tours and supporting While She Sleeps and Stray From The Path on a UK/European tour.

While on the road, LANDMVRKS focused on writing material for their third album Lost In The Waves, released in 2021 via Arising Empire. Recorded at Salfati‘s studio (Homeless Records), the production of Lost In The Waves was the band’s most accomplished and organic to date, showcasing their highly distinctive and uncompromised sound. 

LANDMVRKS are:

FlorentSalfati – vocals 
RudyPurkart – bass 
NicolasExposito – guitar 
Paul C. Wilson – guitar 
KévinD’Agostino – drums 

LANDMVRKS online:
http://www.landmvrks.com
http://www.facebook.com/landmvrks
http://www.instagram.com/landmvrks
http://www.twitter.com/landmvrks

Photo Credit: Lars Köppl

German metalcore quartet Defocus have announced their new album, and released their electrifying new single ‘flatlines’. Their second album there is a place for me on earth is due 1st March via Arising Empire.

Pre-order here: https://arisingempire.com/defocus

The track follows the band’s previous singles ‘biased’, ‘let the bond be my grave’ and ‘crooked mind’, their first new songs since their highly acclaimed debut album In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same. 

Founded by SimonMüller, JeffreyUhlmann, JonasMahler and Marcel “Bambam” Heberling, the German quartet launched in 2019, instantly proving their worth in the scene with their energetic live shows and their hard-hitting debut album In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same. 

Defocus are:

Simon Müller | Vocals
Jeffrey Uhlmann | Guitar
Marcel “Bambam” Heberling | Bass
Jonas Mahler | Drums

Defocus online:
https://www.instagram.com/defocus.band
https://www.facebook.com/defocus
http://defocusband.com