Madison based heavy rock band Haliwel has released the Official Music Video for their single, “Crack in the Frame.” Originally premiered on Tattoo.com, “Crack in the Frame” is off of the band’s 2016 full length release, Pandemic.
‘The song “Crack in the Frame” hits the bullseye with musical elements rock and metal fans can appreciate – – a progressive groove, sweeping melodies, meaty and melodic riffs, grindcore vocals, and an intricate Opeth-esque acoustic guitar solo.
The official music video for “Crack in the Frame” adds even more depth and dimension to the track, like icing on an already decadent cake.’ – Tattoo.com
“We took full advantage of being able to direct a video for ‘Crack in the Frame’, the heaviest song from Pandemic, adding metal elements into it, which we most likely wouldn’t get a chance to do in other songs. We crawled through mud, destroyed instruments, and made a mask out of a real cow skull! The song itself is about karma coming back to bite a narcissistic and destructive person. The singer in the video was fired soon after shooting for being that type of person, but was left in the final cut so that he could sing his own obituary, of sorts, which we thought was very fitting.” – Haliwel
Click HERE to Download ‘Pandemic’ Online
Haliwel is a Wisconsin-based five-piece hard rock band, and they are a force to be reckoned with for 2017. Haliwel saw success with their first release in 2014, From the Inside, which was a complete DIY (Do It Yourself) album. We see another DIY effort from the band with the much celebrated October 2016 release of “Pandemic,” an album that takes a major step forward for the band. On “Pandemic” you will hear the familiar sound that is Haliwel: riff-driven instrumentation with moving lyrics and catchy melodies, but now with a darker, more refined sound.
Haliwel was formed in 2011, and the band started working on songs immediately and had enough material for the full-length debut album “From the Inside” within a few months; a couple of the songs on Pandemic were also created during these early sessions. From the Inside was finally released in 2014 and it brought Haliwel onto the scene with a bang. After their first few shows, Haliwel started sharing the stage with national bands such as Framing Hanley, Nothing More, and Ra. From the Inside captured the attention of radio stations, both internet and terrestrial. Haliwel was granted radio station takeovers, live acoustic performances, and they were even asked to host their own two hour radio special. “The Only One,” the lead single from From the Inside, was awarded “Song of the Year” in 2014 by Max Ink Radio.
The band’s follow-up release, “Pandemic,” features many different levels of “heavy,” from the slow and heartfelt ballad “My Letter,” to the intense and driving “Crack in the Frame.” A more seasoned performance and harder hitting material has made Haliwel the live show to see. They have played festivals like Rockfest and Bratfest and shared intimate club stages with Black Stone Cherry, Sick Puppies, and many, many more.
Pandemic’s lead single, “The World Over” (MaxInk Radio’s 2016 Song of the Year) took Haliwel to new levels. The track was picked up by many FM and online stations, more than 50 in total. Look for “Crack in the Frame” to build on that success.
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