Venues to release third album ‘Transience’ on March 29, new single ‘Godspeed, Goodbye’ out now

German band Venues will release its third album, "Transience," on March 29, 2024, via Arising Empire. Watch the video for the new single "Godspeed, Goodbye" below. The new record follows the Stuttgart-based band's 2021 album "Solace" and 2018's "Aspire." Venues recorded the new album in three sessions with regular producer Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) at the Sawdust Recordings in Halle.... Continue Reading →

Venues shares new single/video ‘Unspoken Words’

German post-hardcore band Venues has released the new single "Unspoken Words." Watch the video below. The new album follows the 2021 album "Solace" and previous singles "Oblivion," "Reflections,"' "Cravings," "Haunted House" and "Radiate Me."  "Unspoken Words" delves deep into the realm of unvoiced sentiments, weaving a tapestry of raw emotion and intricate melodies. "Sometimes, the best choice in leaving a... Continue Reading →

Venues share new single and video ‘Radiate Me’

German post-hardcore band Venues have released the new single and video "Radiate Me." The new song follows the 2021 album "Solace" and previous singles "Oblivion," "Reflections,"' "Cravings" and "Haunted House." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMPSeu-XsG8 "Radiate Me" is an introspective track about overcoming personal challenges and striving for self-improvement. The song's lyrics depict a battle with inner demons, using imagery like a "pest plant" to... Continue Reading →

Venues shares ‘Oblivion’ video

German post-hardcore band Venues has released a video for the new single "Oblivion." Watch it below. The lyrics unravel a narrative of intense internal struggle, a reflection of the challenges tied to mental health issues and other life obstacles. The song delves into the ambiguous and nonlinear path of healing, underscoring the intricate dance between the darkness... Continue Reading →

Venues shares new single ‘Haunted House’

German post-hardcore band Venues has released the new single "Haunted House," following its 2021 album "Solace" and previous singles "Reflections" + "Cravings." Watch the video below, and stream the song here. "If you know the feeling of being trapped in a situation that doesn't bring good prospects, but still have the urge to get out of... Continue Reading →

Venues shares video for new track ‘Cravings’

German post-hardcore band Venues has released the new single "Cravings" via Arising Empire. Watch the video below. "'Cravings' was written about breaking free from addiction," singer Lela said. "It doesn't matter whether it's about drugs, material things, or people. To free yourself from what can only drive you into the abyss is not easy, as addiction often wears a... Continue Reading →

Venues releases new single/video ‘Reflections’

German post-hardcore act Venues as released the video for the new new single "Reflections," which is out now worldwide. Watch it below. The new track follows Venues' most recent album "Solace," available via Arising Empire. "With 'Reflections,' we describe the process of self-knowledge—when you realize over time that you're the only one who can really help you and... Continue Reading →

‘To hell is where I’ll go’ … Live Metal’s best of 2021

By Greg Maki-----After the hellscape of 2020, music surged back in a big way throughout 2021. Concerts—even festivals—returned along with a flood of new releases from artists young and old. Metal and hard rock remain far outside the mainstream, but if you put in the effort to look, I’d argue that there’s more quality music... Continue Reading →

Venues shares ‘Deceptive Faces’ video, new album ‘Solace’ out now

German modern metal outfit Venus has shared the video for "Deceptive Faces." Watch the video, which finds the band in performance mode, below. The song appears on the band's new album "Solace," which is out now via Arising Empire. The album is available on limited colored vinyl, as well. Buy the album here. In cooperation with videographer Marius Milinski, the story that... Continue Reading →

REVIEW: Venues – ‘Solace’

By Greg Maki German act Venues underwent significant lineup changes—new singer, new guitarist—in the aftermath of its 2018 debut, “Aspire,” and on album number two, “Solace,” they’ve resulted in a tighter, heavier—and better—version of the band. Impressively, the band has upped the intensity without sacrificing any melodic sensibility—thank new singer Lela Gruber and her hypnotic,... Continue Reading →

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