Wicked metal titans In This Moment are back with a vengeance in their new single, “Heretic.” This collaboration track conquers attention, featuring rising rock vocalist, Kim Dracula. The Grammy-nominated band teases their upcoming ninth album through this debut release with Better Noise Music, a highly praised, high-caliber independent label in the Rock space.
The track seethes with a deep, angry passion, drawing on religious symbolism to explore themes of good versus evil and guilt. Though lacking melodic variation, the grinding vocals and instrumental convey this story in a rather colorful manner. The lyrics scream, ‘I am not your whore or your property / I am not your saint or your prophecy,’ earning their crassness after an intense personal betrayal.
No matter the time spent building someone up, if they’re leaned on too heavily, they cannot brace the fall any more than the other person. In This Moment fiercely declares independence from this dynamic, inviting the toxic figure to “choke on [the] sins of [their] heresy.”
“Heretic” set the tone for a classically bold summer tour under the name “Hell Hath No Fury,” soon to cross the finish line with final dates this Thursday, August 14th, in Massachusetts and Saturday, August 16th, in New Jersey. Eager to keep the momentum, In This Moment announced a 23-city fall tour, “Black Mass,” which will feature label-mate The Funeral Portrait, Ded Set, and, for select dates, Dayseeker.
Whether it’s coast-to-coast headline shows, collaborations with the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, or multi-gold and platinum-selling singles, the band has enjoyed brilliant success since its inception in 2005. In This Moment’s loyal fanbase supports their work no matter where they show up; a music festival in rural Ohio? They’ll be there. A one-off Björk cover, or a feature on the John Wick: Chapter 4 soundtrack? Their subreddit will burst with lively commentary.
The fan response to “Heretic” is a testament to this dedication, with YouTube comments raving about frontwoman Maria Brink’s voice and her unexpected synergy with Kim Dracula. This pure kind of excitement is truly the lifeblood of In This Moment’s tight-knit community.
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