ATTEMPT TO SOMEBODY’S LIFE present the official video for “Black Chicken/White Donkeys”, a track with a strong conceptual and emotional impact, deeply rooted in critical thought and social protest.

The lyrics are inspired by a famous quote from Marx’s Capital:
“Labour in the white skin cannot emancipate itself where labour in the black skin is branded.”
A phrase that becomes the manifesto of the entire song, symbolizing a capitalism that continues to generate exploitation and inequality.

“Black Chicken/White Donkeys” tells the story of the clash between “the new outcasts” – immigrants, especially Africans – and the “native” white-collar workers, deceived into believing they belong to a privileged class, when in reality they live inside a golden cage. Themes such as demographic decline, the infertility of Western societies, and the need for new enslaved labor emerge in the lyrics with rawness and clarity: “they continually need new slavers but alienated hens no longer lay eggs.”

The video, directed by the talented Simone Serafini, stages the metaphor of the spider as a visual representation of capital oppressing the working masses, until their rebellion and ultimate victory.

With this single, ATTEMPT TO SOMEBODY’S LIFE officially join the prestigious roster of Wanikiya Record/Promotion, a leading label and press office in the national and international heavy music scene.

The new album – Cyrene:

Out on May 19th, 2025, Cyrene is more than just an album: it is an indictment, a punch to the heart, a sonic journey into the darkest contradictions of our time.

After their acclaimed debut “Bridges/Latencies” (2024) – praised for blending the ethereal intensity of Deftones with the urgency of Rage Against The Machine – the band returns with an even more ambitious and necessary work.

The title draws inspiration from Cyrenaica, the Libyan region that stands as a symbol of concentration camps, systemic exploitation, and Western hypocrisy. The sound is direct, fierce, and authentic:

• Drums and bass recorded naturally to convey urgency and truth
• Guitars raw and compact, like walls of sound
• Synths opening glimpses of denied freedom
• Vocals oscillating between melancholic melodies and raging screams, striking the perfect balance between emotion and protest

Recorded and mixed by Emanuele Braca at GRS Studios in Florence, mastered by Tommy Bianchi, with artwork designed by visionary artist Januz Miralles, Cyrene is set to be one of the most powerful and conscious releases in the contemporary alternative metal scene.

After the release of their acclaimed album “Cyrene”, out since May 19, 2025, via Wanikiya Record/Promotion, Attempt to Somebody’s Life return with a powerful new visual production:
the official video for “To Judge”, a manifesto track from the album, now available on YouTube and promoted across webzines and social media.

“To Judge” is more than just a song: it is a collective scream against all forms of prejudice, especially racial discrimination. It stands as an accusation against social indifference, institutional hypocrisy, and the daily struggles of “invisible” foreign workers—often exploited, forgotten, and erased even from statistics.

“Nothing can hurt you more than a judgement, and nothing is worst than to be ignored”
This opening line encapsulates the core message: giving voice to the voiceless.

The video, directed by Simone Serafini with cinematography by Fernando Perris, unfolds in a dark, symbolic, and oppressive atmosphere, where faces and gestures are suffocated by shadows and silence—mirroring the reality the band denounces daily. A deep, raw, and touching visual work that amplifies the message of Cyrene, already described by music press as: “a sonic statement as powerful as it is necessary.”

The imagery follows the visceral sound of the track:
live-recorded drums and bass, gritty and full guitars, ambient synths whispering like distant memories, and vocals shifting between melancholy and rage. A perfect alchemy between sound and vision, emotion and anger.

Listen to and purchase “Cyrene” on all major digital platforms.

“Cyrene”, released via Wanikiya Record/Promotion, is a concept album digging deep into the wounds of our times:
📌 from crimes against migrants to the dehumanization of illegal labor,
📌 from exploitation to institutional silence,
📌 to the devastating weight of collective indifference.
The title refers to Cyrenaica (Libya), a symbol of migratory routes and ignored tragedies.

An album that marks a turning point for the band—already praised for their EP “Bridges/Latencies”—and now reaches full artistic and social maturity with “Cyrene”.

With this release, Attempt to Somebody’s Life officially join the roster of Wanikiya Record/Promotion, one of the most active forces in the national and international rock/metal scene, ready to support this powerful voice of protest and resistance.

Video Credits
🎬 Directed by: Simone Serafini
📷 Cinematography: Fernando Perris

Album Credits
🎙 Recorded & mixed at GRS Studios by Emanuele Braca
🎚 Mastering: Tommy Bianchi
🎨 Artwork: Januz Miralles – “To Judge”

May 19, 2025 marked the official release of Cyrene, the long-awaited new album by Attempt to Somebody’s Life, available now on all major digital and physical platforms via Wanikiya Record/Promotion!

Cyrene is a powerful, visceral, and urgent album.
An alternative metal work that digs deep into the wounds of our time, denouncing crimes committed against migrants, the exploitation of man by man, and the global indifference toward daily tragedies too often ignored. The title references the Libyan region of Cyrenaica, a symbol and epicenter of these grave humanitarian injustices.

The sound is raw and unfiltered:
Drums and bass were recorded live to capture all the urgency and impact. Heavy, gritty guitars build a sonic wall that supports every whispered or screamed word. Ambient synths act as glimpses of memory and freedom. Vocals swing between melancholic sweetness and desperate screams, reflecting anger, helplessness, and resilience.

TRACKLIST
1 – To Judge
2 – Trget
3 – Black Chicken / White Donkeys
4 – Freedom:Democracy = Property:Lager
5 – Cyrene
6 – Mediterraneo

AN ALBUM THAT LEAVES A MARK
The new release by Attempt to Somebody’s Life has been described as “a sonic protest as powerful as it is necessary.”
A major artistic evolution for a band already praised by critics for their debut EP Bridges/Latencies, known for blending Deftones-inspired atmospheres with the rage of Rage Against The Machine (IDIOTEQ Review).

A NEW ENTRY IN THE WANIKIYA RECORD/PROMOTION ROSTER
With Cyrene, the band officially joins the Wanikiya Record/Promotion family—one of the most active labels and press offices in the rock and metal scene—ready to support and promote this important project on both national and international stages.
Available now for streaming, download, and in physical format.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Bandcamp, and all major platforms.

ATTEMPT TO SOMEBODY’S LIFE – LINEUP
Ruth Maddison – vocals, guitar, synth
Jep Munk – drums
Leonardo Santoni – bass
Edoardo Battistini – guitar
Gabriele Nardini – guitar

Credits:
Recorded and mixed at GRS Studios by Emanuele Braca
Mastering: Tommy Bianchi
Artwork: Januz Miralles

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Cyrene is not just an album. It’s an indictment. A punch to the gut.
It’s the latest work by ATTEMPT TO SOMEBODY’S LIFE, the Italian Alternative Metal band now officially joining the roster of Wanikiya Record/Promotion, the go-to label and press office for the national and international heavy music scene.

After their well-received debut Bridges/Latencies in 2024—praised for blending the ethereal intensity of Deftones with the raw power of Rage Against The Machine—the band returns with a bolder, grittier, and more necessary album.

CYRENE – THE ALBUM

The new record, set for release on May 19, 2025, is named after Cyrenaica, a Libyan region that also lends its name to the album’s title track.
With Cyrene, Attempt to Somebody’s Life denounce the brutality of Libyan detention camps, the systemic exploitation of humans by humans, the dehumanization of migrants, and the hypocrisies of the Western world.

The sound is raw, fierce, and real.

Drums and bass were recorded live to preserve a sense of urgency and truth.
Guitars form a wall—dry and abrasive—while the synth carves ambient and ethereal openings, symbolizing a freedom either denied or lost.
Vocals shift between sweet melancholy melodies and raging screams, striking a perfect balance between emotion and protest.

TRACKLIST
1 – To Judge
2 – Trget
3 – Black Chicken / White Donkeys
4 – Freedom:Democracy = Property:Lager
5 – Cyrene
6 – Mediterraneo

THE BAND

Ruth Maddison – vocals, guitar, synth
Jep Munk – drums
Leonardo Santoni – bass
Edoardo Battistini – guitar
Gabriele Nardini – guitar

Recorded and mixed by Emanuele Braca at GRS Studios in Florence, mastered by Tommy Bianchi, with cover artwork by visionary artist Januz Miralles, Cyrene is a powerful and conscious journey through the darkest sides of our present time.

With this new release, the band becomes part of the prestigious Wanikiya Record/Promotion roster—marking a major milestone in their artistic journey—with full support across all directions: from press to radio, international festivals to high-profile collaborations.

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