Known for their eclectic mix of synth-heavy melodies and crushing riffs, fronted by the sultry and androgynous tones of singer Cherry Duesbury, Defences have taken what we've all come to love about metalcore to the next level.
Over 10 years, two EPs, and three LPs, the underlying theme of the necessity for introspection, self-reflection, and finding your inner strength bears strong. It's self-acceptance-core at its finest.
Today, the band, hailing from Hertfordshire, UK, returns, with their new single "Metamorphosis" — a motivational reminder to keep going, a reminder that you get to write your own story, and sometimes that can mean burning everything down to start over. In the wake of the single's release, Defences will tour the UK with Mason Hill, perform at summer festivals in the UK and EU, and support Future Palace on their UK run in November.
"'Metamorphosis' is all about transformation, and surrendering to it," comments Defences. "We are evolutionary beings, constantly growing and adapting to the different paths life takes us down, constantly saying goodbye to old versions of ourselves. It can be painful, uncomfortable, and terrifying, even when we know it's meant for us. This song is a motivational reminder to keep going, a reminder that you get to write your own story, and sometimes that can mean burning everything down to start over."
Defences have completed numerous tours across the UK and EU with several sold-out headline shows, not to mention plentiful festival appearances, including Download, Takedown, Turbulence and Burn It Down. They have already achieved more than 15 million streams with their releases and have been featured on some of the biggest streaming playlists.
Following the single release, Defences embark on an extensive UK and European tour.
DEFENCES LIVE:
3/17 — Manchester, UK — Academy 3 (w/ Mason Hill)
3/18 — Bristol, UK — Exchange (w/ Mason Hill)
3/19 — London, UK — Underworld (w/ Mason Hill)
3/20 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK’s Steel Mill (w/ Mason Hill) — Sold Out
3/22 — Glasgow, UK — Garage (w/ Mason Hill)
5/1 — High Wycombe, UK — Phoenix Fest
7/25 — Aachen, Germany — RodaRock Festival
8/16 — Birmingham, UK — Sanctum Metal Fest
8/22 — Newport, UK — Royal Riot Festival
9/25 — Brighton, UK — Heavy Foundation Fundraiser
11/4 — London, UK — The Garage (w/ Future Palace)
11/5 — Manchester, UK — Academy 3 (w/ Future Palace)
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