DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER Join Forces With MONI Of IN SOMNI On “Riptide”

Atlanta, Georgia-based metalcore outfit DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER return with “Riptide,” a new track featuring MONI of IN SOMNI, accompanied by an official music video. Combining the foundations of old-school metalcore with the punch and intensity of its modern counterpart, the band bring together two eras of heavy music in a sound that balances aggression with contemporary energy. With “Riptide,” DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER put their latest collaboration in the spotlight, bringing MONI into the mix for a release that expands the band's musical identity.

The collaboration with MONI adds another dimension to “Riptide,” bringing together DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER and the IN SOMNI vocalist for a track built around their shared place in the modern heavy music landscape. The pairing gives the single an additional voice while reinforcing the crossover between different approaches to metalcore. Rather than limiting themselves to one era of the genre, DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER embrace the contrast between classic metalcore influences and newer sounds.

Hailing from Atlanta, DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER draw on the evolution of metalcore, connecting the raw intensity associated with its earlier wave to the heavier production and contemporary approach of the modern scene. This combination places the band within a genre that continues to reinvent itself while retaining its aggressive core. “Riptide” arrives alongside an official music video, giving the collaboration a visual companion and bringing the new track to listeners.

With MONI of IN SOMNI joining them on “Riptide,” DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER deliver another release for fans of both classic and modern metalcore. The official music video is out now, offering listeners a chance to experience the collaboration and discover the Atlanta outfit's blend of old-school roots and contemporary heaviness.