Melbourne five-piece Future Static share ‘The Hourglass’, the next single taken from their highly-anticipated debut album, Liminality, out 24th November, 2023 via Wild Thing Records.

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From a bird’s eye view, ‘The Hourglass’ is a grand showcase of the layers of prog influence that are imbued in the core of Future Static’s DNA. Opening with thunderous drum fills before transitioning into a double whammy of chugging down-tuned guitars and visceral screams, the track proceeds to weave incredible riffs, an impactful chorus, and an airy, emotional ambiance into one powerful package. Originally titled ‘Ruin//Reclaim’, ‘The Hourglass’ gradually shifts from being marked by “destructive” energy before embracing a lighter sound after the bridge, with the remainder of the track’s lyrical flow attaching itself to the harmonious instrumental.

Vocalist Amariah Cook commented: "I decided to lean on the metaphor: ‘digging yourself into a hole’ for this song. I wanted to describe what it feels like when you say something situationally agitating or hurtful and, instead of just letting it pass, you try to fix it with more unnecessary and misinterpreted words. Jack's working title, 'RUIN/RECLAIM', adheres well to the energy of the music, and I really wanted to flow together vocally with that concept. The verses, mostly written by myself, talk about this in a generalised manner, compiling various situations caused by this cyclical behaviour. Kira masterfully wrote the chorus lyrics and melody, where she describes a particular situation where that ‘verbal vomiting’ was induced.”

The single’s music video, directed by the returning Colin Jeffs, leans into the “digging yourself into a hole” metaphor with its storyline and visuals, depicting the turn of phrase in the context of digging one's own grave. Spliced between footage of the story’s characters (depicted by Future Static’s Amariah Cook (lead vocals) and Kira Neil (bass/backing vocals), are shots of the titular hourglass, looming ominously as the sand within persistently pours downward.

The unveiling of this latest track follows the conclusion of the band’s first-ever international tour, supporting instrumental prog virtuosos and fellow label-mates and Aussies, The Omnific, across Europe and the UK.

An innate fusion of metalcore, progressive metal, alternative rock, and pop sensibilities, Liminality is exemplified by its profound singles; visceral cut 'Roach Queen', the effervescent 'Plated Gold' - featuring guest vocals from Sean Harmanis of Make Them Suffer, and acclaimed earlier singles 'Waves' and 'Venenosa'. Liminality also highlights the group’s breathtaking lead vocal tandem, with bassist Kira Neil showcasing her vocal talents and magical chemistry alongside the electrifying Melbourne born, Barcelona raised front-woman Amariah Cook; underlined on the progressive labyrinth 'The Hourglass' and alt-pop-core sensation 'Chemical Lobotomy'.

Liminality represents residing in a state of limbo and emptiness, a fitting title for an album written during the extreme Melbourne lockdowns; depicting the band’s emotional state of the time. The band was no stranger to the effects of limbo, be that a writing process in pandemic-induced isolation, or the two-year-long gauntlet of in-demand domestic touring that followed, including major festivals and supporting acts such as prog metal superstars Jinjer (UA) and Eurovision alumni Voyager (AU), prior to releasing a full album. The record evolved into their most collaborative work to date, with all members’ unique musical voices present in a cohesive, yet diverse artistic statement. Using the incessant layers of soaring lead guitars, crunching riffs and dynamic cleans, trailed over by unique and stacked vocal melodies that Future Static are renowned for, the record ebbs and flows through a combination of different genre inspirations and themes.

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Australian quintet Future Static share prog-tinged new single 'The Hourglass'

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