In the wake of their meteoric rise within the metal scene, ten56. deliver yet another powerful evidence to their creative journey with the release of their new single and accompanying video, „ICU“. As aggressive and punishing as ever, „ICU“ is particularly personal to vocalist Aaron Matts and his own struggle with drug abuse.
Listen + Watch: https://ten56.lnk.to/ICU
ten56. about the track: „With ‚ICU‘ we really wanted to focus on pushing the production value as far as we could and experiment with different tones and moods; this track revisits Aaron’s constant battle with pharmaceutical medication in a more confrontational light. With faster paced vocal lines and melodic instrumental intervals, we purposely tread off the beaten path with this latest track. But as is always the case, this latest release doesn’t necessarily announce a shift in direction for the band; we have more to come in the barrel and are always aiming to catch our audience off guard. Enjoy this song as much as we enjoyed writing it!“
Following the widespread acclaim of their debut album „Downer,“ ten56. has expanded their musical horizons and global footprint, performing hundreds of shows across various continents. Their music, characterized by layers of sadness, anger, helplessness, and yet interspersed with moments of positive emotion and relatability, continues to resonate with a growing family of fans worldwide, earning them a place as one of the most forward-thinking acts of the decade.
This latest offering not only cements their status as one of the most musically innovative and emotionally charged acts in today’s metal landscape but also serves as a bridge to their upcoming UK/Europe tour supporting no other than Northlane and label-friends Novelists (Sep 12 – Oct 6).