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UK dark occult alternative metal band CRIMSON VEIL have unveiled their new single, ‘Awake,’ a dramatic, emotional, and grandiose track from their debut album “Hex,” set for release on September 20, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). ‘Awake’ explores themes of grief and hopelessness, likened to a stormy sea growing increasingly intense and violent until its end.

Listen to ‘Awake’ track: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/awakePR

“‘Awake’ is about carrying someone through the water and drowning slowly…it made total sense to shoot the video by the sea. It was shot at sunrise and its was freezing cold! I think you can see how challenging the whole thing was and that only adds to the tension. The drone shots only add to the bleak atmosphere and the feeling of loneliness,” explain the band.

“Hex” promises to engulf the senses with its dark visual aesthetic and a musical style that challenges conventional notions of metal. Lead singer Mishkin Fitzgerald, who received much of her musical training in church, draws inspiration from hymns, classical music, and later, rock and metal.

For their world debut, this four-piece joined LORDI on their “Unliving Pictour Show.” Dressed as deities of light and darkness, CRIMSON VEIL transform the stage into a sinister tableau of flowers, thorns, and animal skulls. Their live performances, described as “ritualistic, even shamanic,” blend fragile beauty with fierce energy, immersing the audience in the unearthly world of CRIMSON VEIL.

Pre-order “Hex” in your preferred format [jewel-case CD or red opaque vinyl in gatefold], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to receive ‘Awake,’‘Ribbons,’‘Shift,’‘Illuminate’ and ‘Flinch’ instantly now, here: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/hexPR

More from “Hex”:
‘Flinch’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFgquj0WLnM
‘Illuminate’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdDix5GMHjY
‘Shift’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akNjw-xjxXc
‘Ribbons’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=potHnTJYPxY

CRIMSON VEIL are:
Mishkin Fitzgerald | vocals
Garry Mitchell | guitars
Hana Piranha | electric cello
Anna Mylee | drums

More on CRIMSON VEIL:
Bio | crimsonveilband.co.uk | Facebook | Instagram | Threads
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Shamanic UK alternative metal collective CRIMSON VEIL string the bow of anticipation even further today. As they barrel toward their debut album “Hex,” due out on September 20, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), the quartet conjured the fourth single which literally spellbinds fans with its haunting lyrics and music video. ‘Ribbons’ is a song firmly rooted in the shadows that lie at the heart of CRIMSON VEIL, completed by lead singer Mishkin‘s writing about when too many choices in life can actually become restrictions.

CRIMSON VEIL explain, “This metaphor is brought to life through a Shibari-themed music video that sees the band tied in different rope positions and suspended, mid-air, in cages. Accompanying this striking scene is a backdrop of dreamy, ethereal metal that drifts from delicate melodies into a heavy crescendo.”

Stream/purchase the track: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/ribbonsPR

Pre-order “Hex” in your preferred format [jewel-case CD or red opaque vinyl in gatefold], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to receive ‘Ribbons,’ ‘Shift,’ ‘Illuminate’ and ‘Flinch’ instantly now, here: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/hexPR

More from “Hex”:
‘Flinch’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFgquj0WLnM
‘Illuminate’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdDix5GMHjY
‘Shift’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akNjw-xjxXc

About CRIMSON VEIL

Creating unique, sinister soundscapes, the UK based outfit ingeniously combines elements of rock, metal and cinematic music while lyrically covering esoteric topics, accompanied by dark visual aesthetics. The four talented multi-instrumentalists originally come from different band projects and bring an impressive touring history across the UK, the US and Mexico. They have worked with music industry greats such as Paul Reeve (MUSE etc.) and John Fryer (DEPECHE MODE, NINE INCH NAILS) in the past.

CRIMSON VEIL are:
Mishkin Fitzgerald | vocals
Garry Mitchell | guitars
Hana Piranha | electric cello
Anna Mylee | drums

More on CRIMSON VEIL:
Bio | crimsonveilband.co.uk | Facebook | Instagram | Threads
X | TikTok | YouTube | Bandsintown | RPM

CRIMSON VEIL continue to captivate the music community with their unique take on alternative metal, releasing their new music video ‘Shift’ today. This single is likely the catchiest tune from “Hex,” the debut album of the UK-based band, set to take the world by storm on September 20, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). ‘Shift’ is a dark and catchy song that will appeal to any rock or metal fan. The music builds gradually incorporating Eastern scales into a bass groove, drawing listeners deeper into Mishkin‘s spell. The lyrics serve as a chilling warning to those who might cross her path, with lines like, “I’ll be the secret that talks…I’ll be the hammer that falls.” The song culminates in a MESHUGGAH-esque riff in 15/8, which, despite its complexity, is surprisingly easy to headbang to. The final chorus and end riff deliver powerfully, making the track both intense and enjoyable.

“‘Shift’ is a favourite to play live because it’s so damn catchy, it sucks you in like an evil spell and has you singing the chorus mantra before you know it,” adds vocalist Mishkin Fitzgerald.

Stream/purchase the track: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/shiftPR

Pre-order “Hex” in your preferred format [jewel-case CD or red opaque vinyl in gatefold], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to receive ‘Shift,’ ‘Illuminate’ and ‘Flinch’ instantly now, here: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/hexPR

More from “Hex”:
‘Flinch’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFgquj0WLnM
‘Illuminate’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdDix5GMHjY

Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated and listen to ‘Shift’ along with other new tracks in the “RPM New Releases” playlist on Spotify. Subscribe here: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR

About CRIMSON VEIL

Creating unique, sinister soundscapes, the UK based outfit ingeniously combines elements of rock, metal and cinematic music while lyrically covering esoteric topics, accompanied by dark visual aesthetics. The four talented multi-instrumentalists originally come from different band projects and bring an impressive touring history across the UK, the US and Mexico. They have worked with music industry greats such as Paul Reeve (MUSE etc.) and John Fryer (DEPECHE MODE, NINE INCH NAILS) in the past.

CRIMSON VEIL are:
Mishkin Fitzgerald | vocals
Garry Mitchell | guitars
Hana Piranha | electric cello
Anna Mylee | drums

More on CRIMSON VEIL:
Bio | crimsonveilband.co.uk | Facebook | Instagram | Threads
X | TikTok | YouTube | Bandsintown | RPM

Spectacular times for CRIMSON VEIL: after fascinating fans under most ominous weather conditions at Metalfest Open Air (CZ), the UK based band open the second chapter of their myth-enshrouded “Hex” (September 20, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music) story today. Their new single and music video, ‘Illuminate,’ is an excellent portrayal of their stage acting, which should eventually be experienced firsthand to fully absorb the quartet’s art, completed by highly emotional tones of both vocal and instrumental sections.

Stream/purchase the track: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/illuminatePR

CRIMSON VEIL explain, “‘Illuminate’ was written during a period of dark reflection, waiting for a new pathway to appear. It’s about letting go of your dreams and giving yourself over to the universe and trusting it will guide you out of a dead end.”

Always known for rising to new challenges, the music video for ‘Illuminate’ features contemporary dance, ballet and demonology, all performed by singer Mishkin and cellist Hana. Mirroring each other in a beautiful church hall, the pair perform a shadow and light dance ritual over a giant sigil chalked into the floor. Musically, the song is a construct of ethereal vocals on a bed of cellos, guitars and complex yet subtle drum patterns. As the song builds, singer Mishkin screams the lyrical mantra as the music explodes into a heavy instrumental before coming in for the final chorus. ‘Even If I Crawl As I Lay Under The Weight Of It All’ was the song’s original title but it was shortened to ‘Illuminate’ as its meaning is about waiting for the pathway to appear while in a period of dark reflection.

Pre-order “Hex” in the physical format of your choice (jewel-case CD, black & red opaque vinyl in gatefold), pre-save it on your favourite DSP or pre-order it digitally to receive ‘Illuminate’ and ‘Flinch’ instantly now, here: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/hexPR

More on “Hex”:
‘Flinch’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFgquj0WLnM

Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated & to listen to ‘Illuminate’ as well as other new tracks in the “RPM New Releases” playlist on Spotify: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR

About CRIMSON VEIL

Creating unique, sinister soundscapes, the UK based outfit ingeniously combines elements of rock, metal and cinematic music while lyrically covering esoteric topics, accompanied by dark visual aesthetics. The four talented multi-instrumentalists originally come from different band projects and bring an impressive touring history across the UK, the US and Mexico. They have worked with music industry greats such as Paul Reeve (MUSE etc.) and John Fryer (DEPECHE MODE, NINE INCH NAILS) in the past.

CRIMSON VEIL are:
Mishkin Fitzgerald | vocals
Garry Mitchell | guitars
Hana Piranha | electric cello
Anna Mylee | drums

More on CRIMSON VEIL: Bio | crimsonveilband.co.uk | Facebook | Instagram | Threads
X | TikTok | YouTube | Bandsintown | RPM

Dark alternative metal act CRIMSON VEIL may still be a mystery to some parts of the metal world, but that is to finally be changed as the UK based four-piece showcase their signature sound with debut single ‘Flinch’ today. The track is also part of the band’s first offering titled “Hex,” which is set to mesmerize the worldwide audience from September 20, 2024 (Reigning Phoenix Music) and can be pre-ordered (jewel-case CD, black & red opaque vinyl in gatefold, digital) and pre-saved now, here: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/hexPR

Stream/purchase the track: https://crimsonveil.rpm.link/flinchPR

Vocal aesthete Mishkin Fitzgerald comments, “‘Flinch’ is about the end of the world. As humanity, we are careening into a mass extinction due to our own choices and a lot of the time it feels like there is nothing that will stop it.”

‘Flinch’ is something different for thinking listeners: it’s a dualistic song that transitions effortlessly between aggression and euphoria. It opens with a classical string quartet arranged by Hana Piranha, drawing the listener in before exploding into atonal guitar riffs, accompanied by deep guttural death growls. At the complete opposite end of the genre spectrum, the song breaks away into trippy, dream-like soundscapes and eventually climaxes into a glorious guitar solo from Garry Mitchell. Tasteful and driving drums from Anna Mylee flawlessly carry the audience through this musical maze, while Fitzgerald flips between ethereal soft vocals into deep growls.

“Hex” – Track Listing:

01. Hex
02. Ribbons
03. Flinch
04. Shift
05. Illuminate
06. Opulence
07. Joyless
08. Awake
09. Task

CRIMSON VEIL live: 01.06.2024 CZ Pilsen – Metalfest

Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated & to listen to ‘Flinch’ as well as other new tracks in the “RPM New Releases” playlist on Spotify: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR

About CRIMSON VEIL

Creating unique, sinister soundscapes, the UK based outfit ingeniously combines elements of rock, metal and cinematic music while lyrically covering esoteric topics, accompanied by dark visual aesthetics. The four talented multi-instrumentalists originally come from different band projects and bring an impressive touring history across the UK, the US and Mexico. They have worked with music industry greats such as Paul Reeve (MUSE etc.) and John Fryer (DEPECHE MODE, NINE INCH NAILS) in the past.

CRIMSON VEIL are:
Mishkin Fitzgerald | vocals
Garry Mitchell | guitars (Strandberg)
Hana Piranha | electric cello
Anna Mylee | drums

More on CRIMSON VEIL:
Bio | crimsonveilband.co.uk | Facebook | Instagram | Threads
X | TikTok | YouTube | Bandsintown | RPM