Fast, aggressive, atmospheric, and heartfelt—these are the words that have come to define Johannesburg’s Lower Hollow. Since their formation in 2022, the band has released two full-length albums, toured extensively across South Africa, and carved out their own unique corner of the atmospheric metalcore landscape. With lyrics rooted in themes of anger, pain, death, loss, and alienation, Lower Hollow have consistently transformed raw emotion into cathartic soundscapes that defy genre boundaries.
 
Their latest release, Threnody: Songs of Perseverance, marks a new chapter. Originally conceived in the wake of transition, the record is both a reimagining and an evolution of their 2023 album Threnody: Songs of Fortitude.
 
Just eight months after Fortitude was released, the band faced a major turning point when their vocalist stepped down to focus on fatherhood. Midway through promoting and touring the record, Lower Hollow suddenly found themselves searching for a new voice—and found it in Kathryn Georgina.
 
The arrival of Kathryn brought a profound shift in dynamic, transforming the band’s sound and igniting a new creative energy. Inspired by the visceral intensity of their live performances with Georgina, Lower Hollow returned to the material from Fortitude and reshaped it through their newly discovered lens.

Buy and stream the album here: https://orcd.co/threnody_perseverance

“Believing in our sound, the songs, and our vision, we decided to offer our audience a version of the album that ultimately reflected the live sound we’d since adopted,” the band explains. “We’ve always been a band that served the songs, and our melodic songwriting process allowed these tracks to take a different shape while still honouring the original sentiment.”
 
The result is Threnody: Songs of Perseverance—an album that soars with atmosphere, punishes with breakdowns, and carries an emotional weight that lingers long after the last note fades. More than just a reworked release, it is a powerful testament to Lower Hollow’s resilience, creativity, and refusal to be defined by circumstance.
 
With Songs of Perseverance, Lower Hollow transform challenge into catharsis—offering their audience not just music, but meaning, value, and purpose.

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Johannesburg-based metallic hardcore act Lower Hollow return with the first single from their upcoming REDUX album, Threnody: Songs of Perseverance—a complete reimagining of their critically acclaimed 2024 release Threnody: Songs of Fortitude.
 
Known for their fast, aggressive, atmospheric and heartfelt sound, Lower Hollow have carved a name for themselves across South Africa’s heavy music scene since forming in 2022. With two full-length albums, relentless touring, and a reputation for pushing genre boundaries, the band has quickly become a force in modern hardcore.
 
Now, Lower Hollow takes a bold step forward by re-recording Threnody with the band’s new vocalist Kathryn Georgina, following a significant lineup change earlier this year. The album has also been fully re-mastered, giving fans a version of the songs that more closely mirrors the band’s current live intensity and sonic evolution.
 
“It was 8 months after Threnody: Songs Of Fortitude was released, when our vocalist left the band to focus more on recently becoming a father,” the band shares. “We were still touring and promoting the album’s release cycle and suddenly found ourselves in search of a new vocalist, finding our new voice in Kathryn Georgina. From being a male fronted band, to shifting over to female fronted, the sound changed significantly.

Believing in our sound, the songs and our vision, we decided to offer our audience a version of the recently released album that ultimately reflected the live sound we’d since adopted; and thus – Threnody: Songs Of Perseverance was realized. We’ve always been a band that served the songs, and our melodic songwriting process ultimately allowed for these songs to take a different shape, while still honouring the original sentiment.”
 
The first single Social Disease drops today via Mongrel Records, marking the beginning of this new chapter for Lower Hollow.

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Lower Hollow’s music has always been rooted in themes of anger, rage, loss, and resilience—emotions that resonated powerfully on Threnody: Songs of Fortitude. With Songs of Perseverance, the band continues this journey, re-forging the album as both a testament to change and a declaration of survival.

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Lower Hollow is back, fiercer and more determined than ever. After the departure of three founding members following their debut album Bloom & Expire, the band has emerged from adversity with a renewed strength and unyielding resolve. Their latest offering, Threnody: Songs of Fortitude,out today via Mongrel Records, is a testament to resilience and an exploration of the darkest corners of human experience.
 
Threnody: Songs of Fortitude is more than just an album; it is a visceral journey through the depths of human emotion, a cathartic experience that leaves an indelible mark on the listener. Lower Hollow invites fans to embrace the darkness, confront their demons, and emerge stronger on the other side. Prepare to be moved, shattered, and ultimately, transformed.

The band draws from intense emotions such as hurt, pain, loss, and anger, coupled with an urgent need for self-discovery. “It’s by no means an easy place to be, but a lot of good artistic value can come from being in a dark place,” they explain. By channeling these emotions into their music, they create a powerful and honest portrayal of the human experience.

They describe the album as a narrative about surviving trauma and loss, processing heavy emotions, and emerging stronger. They hope the album resonates with listeners who have faced their own challenges, offering a sense of solidarity and hope.

Lower Hollow underwent a meticulous writing process with their new lineup, locking themselves away to demo ideas and deconstructing elements that didn’t fit their vision. “We demoed all our ideas and basically deconstructed aspects that didn’t fit the vision until we had all moving parts functional and in play,” the band explains. This rigorous process allowed them to hone their sound and ensure every element of the album was perfectly aligned with their artistic vision.

The recording for the album began in February at their home studio. Lower Hollow adopted a hybrid approach, combining traditional drum tracking and guitar cab recording with DI tracking for post-processing. “We find value in traditional recording methods to give a more classic feel, but also as a point of recognizing the real sense of what our band sounds like live,” the band elaborates. This blend of techniques resulted in an album that captures the raw energy of Lower Hollow’s live performances while maintaining a polished and authentic sound.

Buy and stream the album at https://orcd.co/threnody

Lower Hollow’s “Threnody: Songs of Fortitude” will be followed by a nationwide tour, promising an explosive live experience for fans across South Africa.

Tour Dates
Friday 2nd August | Bailey’s – Bedfordview
Saturday 3rd August | Railways Cafe – Pretoria
Friday 9th August | Robson’s Brewery – Durban
Saturday 10th August | The Vern – Howick
Saturday 17th August | Old Schute – Bloemfontein
Friday 23rd August | The Armchair Theatre – Cape Town
Saturday 24th August | Ellington’s – Belville

More information at https://www.facebook.com/LowerHollow

Lower Hollow, the South African metallic hardcore band, is back with their second single “Burning Bridges” from their forthcoming album “Threnody: Songs of Fortitude,” set to release via Mongrel Records on the 19^th July 2024.
 
Following the success of their debut album “Bloom & Expire” in 2023, Lower Hollow faced significant changes, parting ways with three founding members. Rather than disband, the remaining members chose to reimagine and rebuild, staying true to their vision of a sound that is fast, aggressive, atmospheric, honest, and heartfelt.
 
The new single delves into themes of manipulation and emotional hurt, highlighting the journey from victimhood to self-empowerment. As new vocalist Trystan Bryce explains, “’Burning Bridges’ speaks heavily to being taken advantage of, repeating the same toxic cycles, as well as continuously being manipulated – causing a great deal of emotional hurt. While describing how one could be on the highest pedestal and completely oppressive towards another person. Essentially, using them as a steppingstone to achieve their goals at the expense of their victim. This track also speaks to breaking away from the cycle of being that victim of manipulation and leeching. Ultimately – becoming connected to one’s inner self once again.”

Buy and stream the single at https://orcd.co/burning-bridges

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Lower Hollow’s “Threnody: Songs of Fortitude” will be followed by a nationwide tour, promising an explosive live experience for fans across South Africa.

Tour Dates
Friday 19th July | Rumours Lounge – Johannesburg
Friday 2nd August | Bailey’s – Bedfordview
Saturday 3rd August | Railways Cafe – Pretoria
Friday 9th August | Robson’s Brewery – Durban
Saturday 10th August | The Vern – Howick
Saturday 17th August | Old Schute – Bloemfontein
Friday 23rd August | The Armchair Theatre – Cape Town
Saturday 24th August | Ellington’s – Belville

More information at https://www.facebook.com/LowerHollow

South African hardcore/metal band Lower Hollow is thrilled to announce the release of their first single, Somewhere To Belong, from their highly anticipated sophomore album, Threnody: Songs of Fortitude, set to drop on July 19, 2024, via Mongrel Records.
 
There are few who thrive under the weight of seemingly impossible circumstances, showcasing courage and determination to find restoration, while at the same time reinventing the very fabric and substance of oneself. Lower Hollow is one of those few. Shortly after the release of their debut album Bloom & Expire in 2023, the band faced significant changes with the departure of three founding members. Refusing to let these challenges end their growing career prematurely, the remaining members chose to rethink, rebuild, and stay true to their original vision. The result is a sound that is fast, aggressive, atmospheric, honest, and heartfelt.
 
Threnody: Songs of Fortitude is the underdog’s anthem and a reflection of the least of us in all of us. It’s anger, rage, hurt, pain, death, loss, and being lost. These songs encapsulate raw moments in life that words alone cannot explain. Yet, within these tracks, there is also discovery, vulnerability, rebirth, and a renewed sense of self and purpose.

Buy/stream the single at https://orcd.co/somewhere-to-belong

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When asked about the inspiration for the track drummer and driving force behind the band Ashley De Beer shares, “There’s a lot of mess in the world, a lot of hurt, and a lot of people just overwhelmed by it all. It’s increasingly difficult to keep life on track and in balance, and it’s so easy to feel left behind. For us, especially as a band reinventing who we are, that was an aspect that came across in this song, but also, we felt it is relatable on various levels,”
 
He adds, “The track discusses moments of feeling out of place, shoved aside, lost, and alone. Sometimes in these moments of isolation, you’re able to grasp onto hope, or even people in your life you sometimes overlooked as being in your corner. There is hope even in the midst of loneliness and loss.”

Lower Hollow is set to embark on a nationwide tour following the album release, bringing their dynamic and powerful live performance to fans across South Africa.

Friday 19th July | Rumours Lounge – Johannesburg
Friday 2nd August | Bailey’s – Bedfordview
Saturday 3rd August | Railways Cafe – Pretoria
Friday 9th August | Robson’s Brewery – Durban
 Saturday 10th August | The Vern – Howick
Saturday 17th August | Old Schute – Bloemfontein
 Friday 23rd August | The Armchair Theatre – Cape Town
Saturday 24th August | Ellington’s – Belville

More information at https://www.facebook.com/LowerHollow