Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Desolated release heavy hitting new single ‘Bite Down’
Today, UK hardcore heavies Desolated have released their new single and music video ‘Bite Down‘, streaming now via MLVLTD. The track is the band’s first release with their new line up, revealing the talents of new vocalist Tony Evans and showcasing the raw energy and ferocity that he brings to the table.
‘Bite Down‘ is a song about the pain of doing whatever it takes to achieve the necessary outcome, locating the strength in your heart to face sheer adversity through gritted teeth and make it happen at all costs. Working through real pain, hitting the wall and smashing it down regardless of how awful it may feel. Those times where you’ve ground yourself down to the bone in relentless determination and have no choice but to push on. Breaking through physical and mental boundaries in the never ending struggle that is life.
The video for ‘Bite Down‘ was shot in September in the streets of Dublin and Belfast while out on the road for a crazy couple of weekend shows with Malevolence. Filmed, directed and edited by the tried and tested one man army and creative legend Daniel Priess, the video captures exactly what can be expected from a Desolated live show. They’re tighter and heavier than they’ve ever been.
This song is a musical projection of the anguish felt by us all in that moment, when we think we have nothing left to give, but we dig deeper. For anyone familiar with that place, this song speaks a clear message – nothing comes from giving up. Keep fighting. Bite Down.
As of today, Desolated will be touring across the UK supporting Paleface Swiss on their headline run. Tickets for all dates are in high demand, with Birmingham completely sold out and the remaining shows all on low ticket warnings, even after several venue upgrades. Full list of tour dates below:
Desolated UK TOUR DATES 2025
supporting Paleface Swiss, The Acacia Strain
25/02 – XOYO, Birmingham SOLD OUT
26/02 – Project House, Leeds LOW TICKETS
27/02 – SWG3, Glasgow LOW TICKETS
28/02 – New Century Hall, Manchester LOW TICKETS
01/03 – SWX, Bristol LOW TICKETS
02/03 – Electric Brixton, London LOW TICKETS
ABOUT Desolated
Scattered across the UK between Sheffield and London, Desolated consists of guitarist Richy Unsworth and bassist Dan Ford, alongside Charlie Thorpe (Malevolence) on drums, Les Law (Bun Dem Out / Fifty Calibre) on guitar, and Tony Evans (Idle Hands) as lead vocalist.
Their long-standing connection with MLVLTD dates back to when both bands would play frequently together, with Malevolence and Desolated forming the collective “Malevolated”. Now, with Charlie co-running the label and handling drums, the band maintains full creative control while staying true to their DIY roots.
In their writing, the outfit aimed to pick up where they left off with previous album “The End”, which has seen an explosion of popularity over the last few years, thanks to the new wave of life across the whole sub-genre and momentum of new and exciting bands coming through. With the new album in its final stages, the band have taken “The End” and its greatest elements and produced another hard-hitting, long-standing record while seeing what fresh ideas their latest lineup of members would bring to the table. With this new release they revisit their roots of Biohazard, Life Of Agony, Irate, Billy Club Sandwich, Shattered Realm and old school New York hardcore influence in general, combined with their own heavy modern flavour, as well as taking inspiration from the new bands that have recently taken over in terms of ignorant heavy hardcore, of which Desolated’s latest inspiration also stems from.
Despite taking their recent lack of new musical output, Desolated continue to deliver on the live front by still getting out and doing what they love: playing wild shows. Rest assured it’s still the same Desolated you know, but heavier, more aggressive and catchy as ever. New album coming 2025.
BAND MEMBERS
Tony Evans – vocals
Rich Unsworth – guitars
Les Law – guitars
Dan Ford – bass
Charlie Thorpe – drums