Ontario-based four-piece MIND SWELL is set to release their new EP, Hands of Fire, on September 1, 2023. In June, the band released the first single from the project: a bleak look at the state of the world, titled “Humanity: A Plague”. To accompany the song, they dropped a trippy AI-generated visualizer, only adding to the darkness that already permeated the heavy track. With visions of human bones in dilapidated, post-apocalyptic environments, MIND SWELL sets the stage for a grim look at the future.
Hands of Fire follows the release of the band’s first EP, which dropped in December of 2020. The ambitious first project showcased a signature sound that was already fully realized, an uncommon feat for a band that has been together less than a year. On their new project, MIND SWELL digs even deeper into the dismal state of the world. However, as harsh as the band’s worldview may sound, they only want to show people that they hold the power for meaningful change.
Equal parts bleak and hopeful, MIND SWELL’s latest project turns a mirror to mankind, forcing the listener to face the unpleasant reality we all live in. Hands of Fire will be released on September 1, 2023.
Listen to the first single, “Humanity: A Plague” here: https://mindswell.bandcamp.com/album/hands-of-fire
About MIND SWELL:
MIND SWELL is a heavy hitting four-piece hailing from the Niagara region of Ontario. In 2020, the members came together with a shared vision: to craft an uncompromising sound that incorporates all of the best elements of hardcore and deathcore.
Since its inception, the band has displayed unwavering determination to refining their signature sound. MIND SWELL exudes raw energy and aggression through their music, showcasing the characteristics that have come to define the hardcore and deathcore scenes. However, the band manages to breathe new life into the genres with a sound that can only be described as crushing and oppressive.
Despite their ongoing momentum, the members of Mind Swell remain grounded, humble, and committed to their craft. They attribute their success to their passion for music and their unwavering dedication to their devoted fanbase. As a band, MIND SWELL epitomizes the finest aspects of hardcore and deathcore music, consistently delivering an exceptional listening experience.
MIND SWELL is:
Cody Rousseau – Guitars
Dakota Egerter – Vocals and lyrics
Brandon Bloor – Drums
Brandon Doucet – Bass
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Track Listing:
- Painted Worlds
- Memories
- Hands of Fire
- Sever the Hand
- Humanity: a Plague