Gothic doom rockers October Noir have officially released their highly anticipated music video for “Tourniquet”. The track, featured on their latest album, Letters to Existence, takes listeners on an immersive journey into the depths of pain, love, death, and spirituality.

The “Tourniquet” video presents a visually stunning and metaphorically rich interpretation of the song’s lyrical themes. Playing on the references to the four elements—earth, wind, water, and fire—the storyline follows a spirit systematically stripping these elements, represented in the beauty of the female form, and ultimately bringing them to their demise. This destructive process serves as a means to achieve a greater end—the downfall of humanity itself.

“The visual nudity isn’t nudity at all because the woman isn’t a woman,” Tom Noir states, referencing the AI-generated artistic vision behind the video. For the first time, October Noir has ventured into AI videography, utilizing this groundbreaking technology to capture the essence of the elements in ways that traditional production methods would have required extensive resources to achieve. A key factor in the video’s creation was Florida’s historic and record-breaking snowfall, which provided the band with an unprecedented natural backdrop that further amplifies the chilling essence of the song.

Despite having other video concepts on the table, the band embraced the frigid conditions to craft what they consider an iconic moment in their musical journey. “We had to strike the iron while it was ice-cold,” Noir adds, emphasizing the unique opportunity that nature provided them.

About October Noir:

Formed in 2017 by frontman Tom Noir, October Noir has been at the forefront of Goth, Doom, Rock, and Metal. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists including Type O Negative, The Cure, 80s Hair Metal, Lycia, Danzig, My Dying Bride, and The Sisters of Mercy, the band has created a thunderous, dark resonance that deeply connects with fans. Joined by Doug Lane (Guitars) and Tyler Fleming (Keyboards), October Noir embarked on their journey in September 2018, sharing their signature melancholic yet powerful sound with audiences worldwide.

Letters to Existence is the latest offering from the band, packed with lyrical depth and hidden Easter eggs. Tracks such as “A Halo Hung From Horns” feature samples from Dante’s Inferno, while “For Honor” has been described by band members as their most transparently 80s-sounding track. “It’s our Def Leppard song,” says Tyler Fleming, nodding to its heavy metal influences. Meanwhile, Doug Lane describes the album’s finale, “Winter,” as a “gut-wrenching and torturously emotional slog in the best possible way.”

With Letters to Existence, October Noir continues to cement their place in the goth rock scene, delivering soul-stirring compositions that leave fans wanting more.

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Released for the New Year, OCTOBER NOIR ventures into the territory of cheesy horror and antics, with influences from films such as Evil Dead and The Exorcist, “A Halo Hung from Horns” portrays the physical adaptation of the lyrical content that explores the two faced nature of humankind that presents themselves as an angel and savior to their partner, only to discover their true nature as an absolute demon, betrayer, and conniving deceiver that merely grips onto their lover to drain them, use them, and ultimately leave them when their next victim arises. 

Filmed in the mountains of Georgia, “A Halo Hung from Horns” devises comedic moments from a certain magazine that causes the possession to a well-renowned puke scene, to dance choreography in efforts to exercise the demon. The moral of the story? Never take yourself too seriously.

Started in 2017 by Tom Noir, October Noir transcends the genres of goth, doom, metal, and rock altogether, to create a truly one-of-a-kind sound. Formed in Pensacola, Florida, October Noir features drummer Tyler Fleming, keyboardist Doug Lane, and of course, lead vocals and bassist, Tom Noir. 

With three full length albums out to date and nine singles, October Noir harnesses a unique sound that combines elements of synthy eighties rock with a more modern, metal twist. Comparable to bands like Echo and the Bunnymen, October Noir utilizes nostalgic influence from anthemic, melodic rock, and 80s Hair Metal, while putting their own dark and doomy twist on it all. With inspirations all the way from The Cure to Type O Negative and My Dying Bride, October Noir harnesses a thundering, deeply nuanced sound that can only be understood through listening.

The latest album “Letters to Existence” features a link to many easter eggs with samples from readings of Dante’s Inferno in “A Halo Hung From Horns,” as well as nods to many other legends throughout history. “For Honor” has been described by band members as “the most transparently 80s sounding track off the album.” Tyler describes it as the bands’ “Def Leppard song” for its heavy metal influence. And at the same time, in the words of keyboardist Doug Lane,  it’s “gut-wrenching and torturously emotional slog in the best possible way.” It all comes to a perfect end with the final track “Winter” – a deeply emotional ending that plays off colorful and melodic tones before arriving at the bleakness of winter and the album’s end that leaves us wanting more.

About October Noir:

Started in 2017 by lead vocalist and bassist Tom Noir, Floria-based Goth/Doom-Rock group October Noir sets a foundation for the metal genre. Inspired by and drawing from numerous genres and artists such as The Cure, 80s Hair Metal, Lycia, Danzig, My Dying Bride, and Sisters of Mercy, and Type O Negative, October Noir utilizes various textures and layered sounds to evoke a dark and thundering sound. Paired with deeply spiritual and hard-hitting lyrics, Tom Noir, Doug Lane, and Tyler Fleming create a new kind of rock that blows audiences out of the water time and time again with every release.

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Started in 2017 by Tom Noir, OCTOBER NOIR transcends the genres of goth, doom, metal, and rock altogether, to create a truly one-of-a-kind sound. Formed in Pensacola, Florida, October Noir features drummer Tyler Fleming, keyboardist Doug Lane, guitarist Trey Ozinga, and of course, lead vocals and bassist, Tom Noir.

With three full length albums out to date and nine singles, October Noir harnesses a unique sound that combines elements of synthy eighties rock with a more modern, metal twist. Comparable to bands like Echo and the Bunnymen, October Noir utilizes nostalgic influence from anthemic, melodic rock, and 80s Hair Metal, while putting their own dark and doomy twist on it all. With inspirations all the way from The Cure to Type O Negative and My Dying Bride, October Noir harnesses a thundering, deeply nuanced sound that can only be understood through listening.

“FOREVER HAUNT” off the album “Letters Top Existence”

“The unbinding of two souls that must happen. Of all lament and despair. Learning how to let go yet knowing they have stained a place in your soul for eternity.” Featuring Nadia Kodes of Russia this song was written as a duet to give light to the man and woman’s personification of agony.

Their new album, “Letters to Existence” will be released on September 22nd. The track list includes a wide range of songs that explore themes of loss, pain, love, death, and a deep connection to spirituality. The group dove into the making of this album, to explain its intrinsic link to nature, and its flow through the seasons of nature, and of life. Starting with the standout track “Spring”, drummer Tyler Fleming describes, “It lives up to the feel of Spring. It starts pretty mellow and then slams into its own. Here comes the album.”

Simultaneously inspiring, uplifting, and yet full of doom, “Letters to Existence” sounds like you are transported back to the 80s in a deeply spiritual way. This album takes you on a journey all the way from its most dark, thundering moments, to lighter, perhaps even pop-y moments. There is a really special, nostalgic quality to October Noir’s music. Especially in the song “Endless Lonely” – metallic riffs take and its “quintessential Tom Noir ballad” take us through a sense of yearning, and feature those powerhouse, raspy vocals we all know well from doom and goth rock. Only four songs later, the group takes on an upbeat, melodic sound that is reminiscent of The Cure’s “Friday I’m In Love” in fan favorite “Clench” midway through the album.

“Letters to Existence” also features a link to many easter eggs with samples from readings of Dante’s Inferno in “A Halo Hung From Horns,” as well as nods to many other legends throughout history. “For Honor” has been described by band members as “the most transparently 80s sounding track off the album.” Tyler describes it as the bands’ “Def Leppard song” for its heavy metal influence. And at the same time, in the words of keyboardist Doug Lane, it’s “gut-wrenching and torturously emotional slog in the best possible way.”

It all comes to a perfect end with the final track “Winter” – a deeply emotional ending that plays off colorful and melodic tones before arriving at the bleakness of winter and the album’s end that leaves us wanting more.

The album spans all types of emotional discovery, from betrayal and infidelity, loss, and eventual healing, “Letters to Existence” takes listeners on a journey through the seasons of life, and in turn, of the human experience.

For more information on October Noir please visit:
Official Website: octobernoir.org