SECULAR Ignite Relentless Fury on “Cruel Is the Wheel”

Perth’s own groove metal hammer SECULAR return with Cruel Is the Wheel, an explosive new single delivered through a razor-sharp official lyric video that captures the band’s raw force and uncompromising presence. With towering riffs, earth-shaking rhythms, and vocals dripping with venom, SECULAR continue to assert themselves as one of Western Australia’s heaviest emerging acts.

Cruel Is the Wheel surges forward with punishing momentum, driven by chugging, mechanically tight guitars and a rhythm section built like a war machine. The track thrives on tension and release — from its crushing mid-tempo stomp to sudden bursts of aggression — embodying the cyclical struggle and brutality that lie at the heart of its title. Every shouted line lands with weight, reinforced by a lyric video that visually amplifies the band’s bleak, confrontational themes.

The single showcases SECULAR’s mastery of groove metal’s most addictive elements: thick, swinging riffs, gritty tone, and a sense of palpable fury that never loosens its grip. It’s a sound anchored in heaviness but elevated by precision, intensity, and the unmistakable character of Perth’s thriving metal underground.

With Cruel Is the Wheel, SECULAR reaffirm their commitment to forging a path built on impact, grit, and undeniable groove. This is a warning shot from a band rising fast in Western Australia’s heavy scene — and they’re only getting heavier.