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Female-Fronted Vietnamese WINDRUNNER Is Back With Brand New Single ‘Heather’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 14, 2019
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Female-fronted Vietnamese quintet WINDRUNNER is back on the scene with a brand new single, and they’re taking no prisoners. Check it out on Dreambound.

With the new single comes also a new announcement: the quintet has found new members after vocalist Duong Bui and bassist Hieu Nguyen left over the Summer, and the single was the perfect showcase to introduce them to the fans.

Taking a page from their previous EP, “SEN”, which featured re-imagined and stripped down versions of their old tracks off of their debut EP, the guys and gals have taken a less heavy and more melodic approach to the new jams. However, old fans don’t need to fear, the typical groove that WINDRUNNER was known for is still there, and the single is the perfect taste of what’s to come, integrating the usual heaviness with some catchy vocal melodies.

Chuoi (bass), opened up about joining the band: “The boys and girl in Windrunner and I have been great mates for a good decade, both in life and in music. They have always been the band I really admire in the scene for their industriousness, coolness, and musicality. It’s my real honour to be called in as their bassist, gonna be a fun path together”.

Nân (vocals), meanwhile, let us in on meaning of the song: “Heather is about being let down by the closest people/things when you feel like you need them the most. I was dealing with some difficult situations and things just kind of failed on me and the song portrays these frustrations and bottled up feelings. However, there was an important realization that it’s on me and I’m the one responsible for everything in my life, so it’s ok to experience all these emotions but in the end you have to learn from it and move on.”

You can purchase or stream the band’s newest single, “Heather”, here.

WINDRUNNER is a progressive metalcore quintet hailing from Hanoi, Vietnam. Their debut EP “VUI” was released in June 2015 and received positive acclaims from around the world with their unique blend of rhythm and melodies, groovy riffs, soothing ambience, melodic guitar lines, coupled with catchy vocal choruses. On November 30th 2018, WINDRUNNER released their first full-length titled “MAI” through American label Famined Records. WINDRUNNER has actively toured around Asia, supporting bands such as Attila, Secrets, Benighted, Hiss From The Moat, Massacre Conspiracy, Coldburn, etc. and most recently toured with EMMURE as the direct support on their 2019 Asia Tour.

 

Vietnamese WINDRUNNER Release Debut Album “Mai”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 2, 2018
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Vietnam-based WINDRUNNER are ecstatic to finally give to the world their latest effort, ‘MAI’.

It’s been three long years since the quintet debuted on the Vietnamese and the world scene with their first ever EP, VUI, and after some time off to write, refine their sound, and tour, the metallers are back in full force, with an astounding debut that’s been slowly but surely climbing the charts.

Gaining comparisons to bigger bands such as JINJER (thanks to female powerhouse Duong taking the lead in the vocal department), Architects, and ERRA, WINDRUNNER don’t leave much to the imagination and rather make sure to hook listeners in right from the get-go. While it might be a little last minute to add another album of the year contender to the list, the group’s music will speak for itself and demand a spot on playlists, radio stations, and phones of fans alike.

Guitarist Trung wanted to share some thoughts on the album and the journey the band has undertaken: “It has been an incredible journey to get to this point. This is something all of us have always dreamed of, and today it comes true. We feel incredibly lucky to have received so much support along the way and we can’t be more grateful for each and every person’s support throughout the years. Thanks to the amazing team at Famined Records​ for believing in us and working day and night to help us put out this release. We have poured our hearts and soul into this album and we hope you feel that too.”

The album is now available worldwide for purchase or stream and bundles will still be up for a limited time, so get yours here.

More About the Band

WINDRUNNER are a progressive metalcore quintet hailing from Hanoi, Vietnam. Founded in early 2015 from the merger of two renowned Vietnamese metalcore bands: Epione and Alive In Sight, WINDRUNNER quickly made a name for themselves with their unique blend of rhythm and melodies, groovy yet intricate riffs, soothing ambience, melodic guitar lines, coupled with catchy vocal choruses from female vocalist Duong Bui. Their debut EP, VUI, was released in June 2015 and received positive acclaims from around the world.
Since then, WINDRUNNER have actively toured around Vietnam, South East Asia, and South Korea, supporting bands such as Attila, Secrets, Benighted, Hiss From The Moat, Coldburn, King Ly Chee, Born From Pain, Earthists, and many others. Their debut full length, MAI, is slotted for release on November 30th, 2018 via Famined Records.