JACKSONVILLE, FL |
JULY 7, 2017: Post-metalcore band
Phantoms recently announced their new EP, Screaming on the Inside, set for release
August 11th, 2017 via Outerloop Records.Following the release of the EP’s lead single, “
Stuck,” fans have been patiently waiting to hear more from Phantoms. Today, the band is thrilled to partner with
New Noise Magazine to share a new single off the record, “
There Were Once Birds that Sang,” with a cinematically engaging music video shot by Joey Durango. “
There Were Once Birds That Sang” is an internal reflection about the loss of love and the feelings associated with it. More specifically, it’s the thought process just after it happens – the over thinking, self-blaming, even self-hatred for allowing things to end. The lyrics, “Do you hear their lovely song” is meant to represent the (now haunting) memory of love. On the video, drummer Patrick Gale states:
“This song to date was our most technical song we’ve written together as a band. The video turned out far better than any of us could have imagined. Joey [Durango, director] went above and beyond our expectations for a music video and he absolutely killed it. Moving forward we want to embrace a harder sound to try and push ourselves to the limits as musicians and we think this song conveys that to our fans. We hope you enjoy the new song and music video!” – Patrick Gale
Hailing from Jacksonville, FL, Phantoms is a four-piece post-metalcore band consisting of Joe Deak (Vocals), Anthony Moten (Guitar), Patrick Gale (Drums) and Quincy Jones (Bass). Pulling inspiration from a variety of genres, Phantoms is heavily influenced by post-hardcore, black metal, metalcore, alternative rock, and nu-metal, creating a sound that is hard hitting and complete with honest lyrics and catchy hooks. Originally from Baltimore, MD under the moniker of Camisado, the band took the local scene by storm, sharing the stage with acts including Motionless in White, I See Stars, and Our Last Night in addition to winning Vans Warped Tour’s Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands. As their image and sound began to develop, a more suitable name was required and in 2015 the group shifted to their new moniker, Phantoms.
As a band, Phantoms focuses on the message that you should never give up on your dreams and the importance of living life to the fullest. Gale, the band’s drummer expands, “No matter how tough things get…never give up. Take a deep breath, assess your situation, keep an open mind to criticism and learning, and really ask yourself if what you’re pursuing is worth every moment of your attention….No one is going to make things happen for you, you’ve got to do them yourself!” Phantoms have gained a dedicated following that has been anxiously waiting for the band’s next move since the release of their debut EP, Where Is My Mind?, in December of 2015. The band’s forthcoming release, Screaming on the Inside was produced by Drew Fulk and Kile Odell at Think Sound Studios (Failure Anthem, Emmure, Crown the Empire).
Head to
New Noise Magazine today to watch the official video for “
There Were Once Birds that Sang,”the latest single off Phantoms’ forthcoming EP, Screaming on the Inside. The EP is set for release on
August 11, 2017 via Outerloop Records and can be pre-ordered
here. Follow Phantoms online for new music, announcements, shows, and more.
