TROY THE BAND have released their second single with video from their upcoming album and premiered via Doomed & Stoned.

“The Void was the second to last song we wrote for Cataclysm. As with most of our songs it began with an initial form written on bass that was then passed on to Sean Burn for their guitar treatment before being given to Craig to write the vocal melody. 

The Void is a bit of a shift from some of our other songs, especially with its simplified structure and the straight eighth note feel of the verse. At times you could be forgiven for thinking it’s an upbeat song, until you listen a bit more closely to Craig’s lyrics. As he describes it: “The Void is about wanting to disappear or ceasing to exist instead of dealing with life’s problems.” 

There is also an irreverence to the juxtaposition of an almost danceable beat with pretty morose lyrical content that we leaned into when making the music video. We had limited time and no budget so we came up with the idea of having someone just dancing through the whole tune. The oversized face mask, maintaining the same smile throughout and dancing jubilantly as we are told to embrace the end of days was another way of visually capturing that juxtaposition. “

The video recently premiered via Doomed & Stoned and the feature can be found here.

“We are very excited to announce the release of the pre-orders for Troy the Band’s debut album “Cataclysm”. It comes in 2 editions, the Troy the Band edition and the limited Bonebag Records edition. The Bonebag Records Edition can only be bought from https://bonebagrecords.com/ whilst the Troy the Band Edition can be bought from both from https://bonebagrecords.com/ as well as https://troytheband.bandcamp.com/. We really think that Troy the Band is one of the best new bands in the scene. Give it a spin, we hope you like it!”

Connect with Troy the Band:
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Listen to Troy the Band:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1L3BygUVapfKxcuGG8Z3v6
https://troytheband.bandcamp.com/album/the-blissful-unknown
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/troy-the-band/1615585316

TROY THE BAND shared:
‘Flesh Wound’ is the first song we wrote together after recording our EP and it has been a staple of our live set since our earliest shows.

The first time we played Flesh Wound live it was the second to last song in our set. So when we announced that the next song would be our last and someone in the crowd yelled out “just play more of that riff again!” We knew we were on to a winner.

We love it because it captures our sound so well, from the dynamics of vocals and instrumentation to the tension and release in the arrangement. When the song reaches its climax, there is a feeling of catharsis both lyrically and musically. 

The video recently premiered via Outlaws Of Sun and the feature can be found here.

Troy the Band online:
https://troytheband.com/
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Cataclysm, the debut full-length album from London-based Doom-gaze four-piece TROY THE BAND, will be released on Sweden’s Bonebag Records on February 2nd 2024. Since the release of their debut EP, The Blissful Unknown, Troy The Band have become mainstays in the London heavy music scene, with a list of accolades in 2023 that includes appearances at Desertfest London, Masters of the Riff, and Stoomfest, as well as a craft beer collaboration with East London’s Old Street Brewery.

With Cataclysm the band have taken the most unique elements of their debut EP and forged them into an album that blends elements of Stoner-Doom, Post Rock, Shoegaze and Heavy Psych. Cataclysm is dark, heavy, and identifiably their own.

For this album the band went back to work with Wayne Adams at Bear Bites Horse studio in East London. From the band’s point of view, this was a no-brainer: “We knew we wanted to work with Wayne again on this album. He’s great to work with and he had an important hand in shaping the sound of our EP. We knew he would get what we were trying to do with this album, and we really couldn’t be happier with how it has turned out.”

Each track is built from a sturdy foundation of Sean Durbin’s bass riffs which are then overlaid with Sean Burn’s distinctive guitar playing and Craig Newman’s unique and ethereal vocal style, adding layers of harmonic complexity and tension that is a defining feature of their sound.

The album title is derived from the name the band gave the initial demo of the title track, driven by its musically jarring feel rather than its lyrical content. It was then self-consciously adopted as the album title to reflect their aim of causing a musical upheaval in the heavy music scene. We believe it will.

Troy the Band online:
https://troytheband.com/
https://www.instagram.com/troytheband_official
https://www.facebook.com/TroyTheBandOfficial
https://linktr.ee/TroyTheBand

Listen to Troy the Band:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1L3BygUVapfKxcuGG8Z3v6
https://troytheband.bandcamp.com/album/the-blissful-unknown

Cavern Deep’s Bonebag Records signs its first artist. TROY THE BAND is a London-based four piece boasting a distinctive sonic identity that seamlessly weaves together elements of Stoner-doom, post rock, heavy psych, and shoegaze.

Beginning with their first live shows in early 2022, TTB have established themselves as a mainstay of the UK heavy music scene. In April 2022 they self-released their debut EP, The Blissful Unknown, to critical acclaim. One review dubbed it “a surreal release that captivates from start to finish” and hailed it as “one of the most compelling debut releases to emerge from the UK Doom/Stoner Metal scene in recent memory.” 

Bolstered by the resonance of their EP, Troy The Band maintained a regular gigging schedule, sharing stages with heavyweights such as King Buffalo, Unida, and Hippie Death Cult during their 2022 UK tours. 

In Spring 2023 the band re-entered the studio with Wayne Adams at Bear Bites Horse Studios in London to record their debut full-length album. 

Continuing their forward momentum as a band, throughout 2023 they have played festivals within their genre, including Desertfest London, Masters of the Riff II, and Stoomfest. 

In August 2023 Troy The Band signed a record deal with Sweden’s Bonebag Records who will release their full length debut in December 2023.

Bonebag Records on signing:

“After hearing Troy The Band for the first time when they promoted their EP, which captivated us with its unique sound, we were absolutely delighted when they submitted their debut album to our label. Troy The Band excels at blending a distinctive sound with classic doom riffs, which our label is thrilled to support. With such an impressive lineup of songs on their forthcoming album, we firmly believe they are poised to take the Heavy Underground by storm.”

Listen to Troy the Band:

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/1L3BygUVapfKxcuGG8Z3v6
• https://troytheband.bandcamp.com/album/the-blissful-unknown
• https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/troy-the-band/1615585316

Troy the Band online:
https://troytheband.com/
https://linktr.ee/TroyTheBand