German post-hardcore outfit VENUES have released a video for their new single 'Cravings', out now via Arising Empire. The track follows recent single 'Reflections' and the band's critically acclaimed sophomore album Solace.

Check out the video for 'Cravings' here: https://youtu.be/T-OdQ2YfM8M

Stream/purchase 'Cravings' here: https://arisingempire.com/cravings

Vocalist Lela comments:

"‘Cravings' was written about breaking free from addiction. It doesn't matter whether it's about drugs, material things or people. To free yourself from what can only drive you into the abyss is not easy, as addiction often wears a radiant veil that shuts one's eyes to reality. Daring to take this step and saying goodbye is exhausting and very brave. Writing 'Cravings' gave me courage and I hope it does the same for others, or at least inspires them to be very honest with themselves."

VENUES will join Emil Bulls on The 25 To Life Birthday Bash Tour as special guests next month, alongside Set Your Sails and The Disaster Area. Find out more and purchase tickets here: https://www.eventim.de/artist/emil-bulls/

VENUES went into the studio with producer Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) to record their album Solace, who coated their massive sound with a metallic alloy of remarkable precision.

“We wanted to be more metal,” Robin comments. “There were some pop sensibilities of Aspire we wanted to replace with rather the opposite.”

Melody and punch-drunk heaviness, metal and alternative rock, zeitgeist and authenticity, barbed choruses and unleashed creativity: with their soaring sophomore release, VENUES fulfiled every single promise they gave on Solace.

“2020 showed all of us how much the band is helping us keep our sanity,” guitarist Robin muses. “Almost the whole band went through minor or medium crises since the release of our debut. Relationships went sour, things were ended and begun. In times like these, our second album was the light at the end of the tunnel. Something we all could look forward to. Our music held our heads above water.”

It was a big leap, going from Aspire to Solace, and a logical one, too. Ten songs, ten exorcisms of negative energy, ten lifesavers.

Purchase Solace in various formats here: https://Venues.lnk.to/solace

VENUES are:
Lela | clean vocals
Robin | shouts
Constantin | guitar
Valentin | guitar
Dennis | drums

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VENUES release video for new single 'Cravings'

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