Witherfall announce a new single “Kings And Queens”

Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall are proud to present their new single “Kings and Queens“, taken from their upcoming album “Sounds Of The Forgotten” (out May 31st). With “Kings and Queens” Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer crafted a very early entry into the echelons of Dark Melodic Metal.
 
Listen to the song here

“Witherfall have been discussing recording this song even before we started the band. Finally the stars aligned and we can now present our modern interpretation of this obscure  classic. Aerosmith are undeniably a huge influence on Witherfall and though we usuallly like to recreate classic rock songs with a more morose mood, this one needed no such treatment. Our Re-imaging of “Kings and Queens” manages to create a much heavier and darker soundscape while still keeping the original vibe…”

 
Get “Kings and Queens” here: https://linktr.ee/witherfall 

Previously Witherfall have already released the singles “Insidious“, “Ceremony Of Fire“, “Where Do I Begin“, “What Have You Done?” and “When It All Falls Away“.
 
All singles will be included on Witherfall’s upcoming fourth studio album “Sounds Of The Forgotten”, which will arrive on May 31st, 2024 via the band’s own label DeathWave Records.
 
The first few select concerts in support of the record have just been announced:
07.09.2024 – (MX) Léon De Los Aldama, Candelabrum Metal Fest
11.09.2024 – (ES) Madrid, Sala Silikona (first time live in Spain!)
12.09.2024 – (ES) Pontevedra, Sala Rebullón
13.09.2024 – (DE) Püchersreuth, Storm Crusher Festival
 
Get your tickets here: https://witherfall.com/tours-and-events

Tracklist 
1. They Will Let You Down 
2. Where Do I Begin 
3. A Lonely Path 
4. Insidious 
5. Ceremony Of Fire 
6. Sounds Of The Forgotten 
7. Aftermath 
8. When It All Falls Away 
9. Opulent 
10. What Have You Done 

 
 
“We found ourselves writing really depressing, melancholy songs about how just disappointed we were with all the work we put into Curse of Autumn and then going through the pandemic,” says frontman/songwriter Joseph Michael about the record. “Before that, we thought nothing was going to stop us. Then, something did. We felt a bit defeated. So, that’s how Sounds Of The Forgotten started. But we got out of that quickly. The songs we ended up writing were empowering. We have songs with negative emotions, but the overarching theme is moving forward and perseverance. That’s the epitome of Sounds Of The Forgotten.”

 
Many factors influenced and inspired Witherfall’s approach to “Sounds Of The Forgotten”. The album color theme conveys another side to Witherfall’s fourth-album distress. Often associated with ambition, power, and regality, the Blake Armstrong (In Flames, Megadeth, Kataklysm, Harry Potter, Wednesday) cover art provides a view into and a visual counter to the music on “Sounds Of The Forgotten”.
 
Pre-order the album on Vinyl/CD and/or pre-save it digitally here:
Official Bandshop | CDs/Vinyl EU | Stream

Witherfall was formed in Los Angeles in 2013. Joseph Michael (also of Sanctuary fame) and Jake Dreyer (ex-Iced Earth/Demons & Wizards) built their new band around drummer Adam Sagan (RIP) and accomplished bassist Anthony Crawford (Allan Holdsworth, CHON). Since then, the group have released three highly regarded albums: “Nocturnes and Requiems” (2017), “A Prelude to Sorrow” (2018), and “Curse of Autumn” (2021) and an ep “Vintage” (2019). Not one to cut corners, Witherfall enlisted famed drummer Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson) on “Curse of Autumn”, ensuring the foundations of singles “As I Lie Awake,” “The Other Side of Fear,” and “The River” were second to none. On the upcoming album, Minnemann returns to the fold with an album-only appearance, while drummer Chris Tsaganeas (Wax Owls) and multi-instrumentalist Gerry Hirschfeld (Willie Nelson) Witherfall’s newest permanent members.
 
Every Witherfall album is a defining moment. From the moment “Nocturnes and Requiems” thundered across metaldom to the group’s wine endeavors (Tempest Red Blend) with Charlie & Echo Winery, their video collaboration with Cig Neutron (Devil’s Workshop) on “The Other Side of Fear,” a beer partnership with Adroit Theory Brewing Company (Shadows Black IPA), and custom Funko Pop set, Michael and Dreyer have made Witherfall their mission. The journey to this point hasn’t been without toil and upheaval. Determination, however, is the key.
 
Witherfall are guitarist/songwriter Jake Dreyer, vocalist/songwriter Joseph Michael, bassist Anthony Crawford, drummer Marco Minnemann (recording only), drummer/percussionist Chris Tsaganeas, and keyboardist Gerry Hirschfeld.
 
DeathWave Records was created by Witherfall headmen Joseph Michael and Jake Dreyer as a vehicle for their music and other projects. Look for more exciting and trailblazing releases from DeathWave Records in the future.