“This is not a side project. It’s a new touring and recording band, and with Forever We Burn, our debut studio album, we’re showing our love for all things gothic and grand, along with a collective belief that dark music doesn’t have to be confined to the shadows.” – Aaron Stainthorpe

High Parasite, the new UK outfit led by Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride, have released their bewitching third single, 'Wasn't Human', paving the way for their debut album, Forever We Burn, on 27th September via Candlelight / Spinefarm.

In addition to the single, the band have unveiled a stunning gothic performance video, directed by Shaun Hodson of Loki Films.

Watch ‘Wasn't Human’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_2gFuY_R-k

Stream / Pre-order here: https://highparasite.lnk.to/ForeverWeBurn

Muses vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe: "A femme fatale of the witching order is attempting to draw from the earth, air and fire an entity to help her nefarious acts in wishing darkness upon all mankind.

"From a secretive druids’ stone circle, forested in the cold northlands of Yorkshire, the summoning has begun, but who can tell what devilish forces will be brought into the light!

"This is the very first High Parasite video to actually feature the entire band performing together as a unit in the bowels of a satanic mill lost to the decay of yesteryear."

The band are currently preparing to showcase their distinctive brand of darkness with an exclusive album release performance on 28th September at Nightrain in Bradford. Prepare to immerse yourself in the raw energy of High Parasite. Tickets available here.

Forever We Burn features 10 new tracks, produced by Gregor Mackintosh (Paradise Lost), who also adds some signature guitar lines; as a body of work, it both delves into the darker recesses of the human condition and heralds the arrival of a new name and a familiar, formidable voice…

The name (an acknowledgement of mankind as parasite-in-chief) is High Parasite; the voice, that of Aaron Stainthorpe…

As a revered and founding pillar of doom metal maestros My Dying Bride, with a legacy spanning over three decades, the spotlight will doubtless focus on Aaron’s distinctive profile, initially at least; pull back the red velvet curtains, however, and another force emerges in the form of bassist / vocalist / songwriter Tombs – a key player in the creation of High Parasite as a livin’, breathin’ entity.

Every song bears the indelible stamp of Stainthorpe and Tombs, their collaboration forming the dark, pulsating core of this five-piece ensemble, fleshed out by Sam Hill (rhythm guitar), Jonny Hunter (lead guitar) and Dan Brown (drums).

High Parasite will take their realm of dark music to major venues across the UK and Ireland in October and November in support of Cradle Of Filth. Don’t miss the special Halloween performance at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on 31st October. Check out the full list of dates below.

Cradle Of Filth / Butcher Babies / High Parasite tour dates:
Oct 27: UK Bristol, O2 Academy
Oct 28: UK Bournemouth, O2 Academy
Oct 29: UK Birmingham, O2 Institute
Oct 31: UK London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
Nov 01: UK Swansea, Patti Pavilion
Nov 02: UK Manchester, Damnation Festival
Nov 03: UK Nottingham, Rock City
Nov 05: IRE Belfast, Limelight
Nov 06: IRE Dublin, Academy
Nov 07: UK Glasgow, SWG3
Nov 08: UK Newcastle, NX

High Parasite online:
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High Parasite are:
Vocals - Aaron Stainthorpe
Bass - Tombs
Rhythm guitar - Sam Hill
Lead guitar - Jonny Hunter
Drums - Dan Brown

High Parasite release new single/video 'Wasn't Human'

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