Growth

PREMIERE: Growth - 'Soul Rot' Video. It's rare to find a new band that already sounds so fully accomplished, but Melbourne prog-death metal trio Growth are all incredibly seasoned; vocalist Luke Frizon was in Jack The Stripper and filled in at The Red Shore's 2020 reunion show, while brothers Tristan and Nelson Barnes have spent the last decade in their own separate musical careers overseas.

That shared experience and chemistry between the three is on full display with 'Soul Rot', the third and final single to be released ahead of their debut album The Smothering Arms Of Mercy on December 4, and the harrowing video directed by Adrien Goleby of Caligula's Horse is a visual extension of the sheer terror and despair found in the song. As Luke Frizon bleakly puts it: “Despair will reach a point where you no longer identify with any positive solution. Ideals of safety and opportunity feel beyond alien, they’re mocking you as they dance out of grasp. It feels like closure only exists in the space where life doesn’t. 01. 01.

[ALBUM REVIEW] GROWTH - The Smothering Arms Of Mercy - Subculture Media. GROWTH // Release First Single Off Their Debut Album. Wild Thing Records have announced the signing of Melbourne based progressive death metal band Growth, the release of their first single Something Follows, as well as the bands debut album The Smothering Arms of Mercy.

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“There’s a crucial moment in this album I wanted to get across here. “The force lurking around the corner in this case is the end. GROWTH // The Smothering Arms Of Mercy. Grief, despair and trauma are common topics for purveyors of music extremity to present.

MORE: BRING ME THE HORIZON: The Tide Is Turning // KILLER BE KILLED: Reluctant Heroes // MR BUNGLE: Surprise! We’re Death! REVIEWS: MR BUNGLE: The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo // BRING ME THE HORIZON: POST HUMAN:SURVIVAL HORROR // ALPHA WOLF: a quiet place to die // iDKHOW: RAZZMATAZZ // LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES: No Eternity In Gold // KILLER BE KILLED: Reluctant Hero // JINJER: Alive In Melbourne Dashed hopes, dark nights of the soul and the anguish of metal torment have been variously explored. Rarely have they been examined to such an overarching, soul-crushing level as on The Smothering Arms of Mercy. GROWTH // Through Tunnels Of Misery.

Growth is a word that is usually given positive overtones—an increase in physical size or ability, the expansion of an economy or business interest, general progress and advancement.

MORE: BRING ME THE HORIZON: The Tide Is Turning // KILLER BE KILLED: Reluctant Heroes // MR BUNGLE: Surprise! We’re Death! REVIEWS: MR BUNGLE: The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo // BRING ME THE HORIZON: POST HUMAN:SURVIVAL HORROR // ALPHA WOLF: a quiet place to die // iDKHOW: RAZZMATAZZ // LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES: No Eternity In Gold // KILLER BE KILLED: Reluctant Hero // JINJER: Alive In Melbourne But as the vocalist and lyricist of progressive death metal trio Growth Luke Frizon very rightly points out, it also has other implications.

“It can be flourishing, or it can be rust. GROWTH. Australia’s progressive music specialists Wild Thing Records recently welcomed Melbourne post-traumatic prog-death metal three piece, Growth, to their label roster.

The band plan to release a trilogy of albums, through Wild Thing Records, that explore the very human aspects of connection, trauma, despair, and the fragility of hope. Growth began as a reflective space for brothers Tristan (guitars/bass/artwork) and Nelson Barnes (drums) who were united after returning to Australia after a decade apart pursuing music overseas. Tristan returned to come to terms with his personal demons and after receiving a mental health diagnosis that hit with closure and terror all at once, he became a recluse. Isolated and debilitated, he expressed his pain through writing. Growth: Release Video For Cigarette Burns.   Growth: Release Video For Soul Rot, Directed By Adrian Goleby. Growth: Release Video For Soul Rot, Directed By Adrian Goleby Photo Credit: Joel Adams Australia’s progressive music specialists Wild Thing Records recently welcomed Melbourne post-traumatic prog-death metal three piece, Growth, to their label roster.

The band plan to release a trilogy of albums, through Wild Thing Records, that explore the very human aspects of connection, trauma, despair, and the fragility of hope. [Interview] Luke Frizon from GROWTH talks ‘The Smothering Arms Of Mercy’ - Everblack Media. Prog-Death Metallers GROWTH are quickly becoming one of the most talked about acts to hit the scene this year.

The three piece have recently released their debut ‘The Smothering Arms Of Mercy’, the first in a trilogy of albums that deals with the very human aspects of connection, trauma, despair, and the fragility of hope. We sat down with Growth frontman Luke Frizon to talk about ‘The Smothering Arms Of Mercy’ and it’s concept, his own personal battle with mental illness and the importance of sharing that journey through their music, the formation of the project, touring with his previous band Jack The Stripper and more! GROWTH "The Smothering Arms Of Mercy" Destruction, romance and grief - Luke's story by The Demons Within: Stories of heavy metal and mental health. GROWTH interview online. New album out now. - METAL MAL. Retumba. GROWTH Unveil Thought Provoking New Album. GROWTH Debut Album Of Ambitious Mental Health Concept Trilogy The Smothering Arms Of Mercy Out This Friday December 4th — RAWING IN THE PIT MEDIA.

Australia’s progressive music specialists Wild Thing Records recently welcomed Melbourne post-traumatic prog-death metal three piece, Growth, to their label roster.

The band plan to release a trilogy of albums, through Wild Thing Records, that explore the very human aspects of connection, trauma, despair, and the fragility of hope. Growth began as a reflective space for brothers Tristan (guitars/bass/artwork) and Nelson Barnes (drums) who were united after returning to Australia after a decade apart pursuing music overseas. Tristan returned to come to terms with his personal demons and after receiving a mental health diagnosis that hit with closure and terror all at once, he became a recluse. Isolated and debilitated, he expressed his pain through writing.

Growth - "The Smothering Arms of Mercy" - Everything Is Noise. R: Most definitely so.

It is a highly deliberate and meticulously planned output. I just love it when that kind of intent and craft simply oozes through the tune. It’s also clear – to me at least – that this wasn’t a spur of the moment type of inspiration or a happy accident. Everything feels like it went through a lot of modifications and iterations until it finally reached the end product. It’s kind of like a piece of charcoal that was heavily fucked under the earth’s crust in order to yield a diamond, which itself underwent another round of heavy modifications to appear as perfect as it is in a display case.

E: Absolutely, I have no doubts about that whatsoever. R: Yeah it’s quite an achievement to think something out in such detail and modify it so many times while maintaining a highly organic feeling. GROWTH Release Video For ‘Soul Rot’ – Good Call Live. Australia’s progressive music specialists Wild Thing Records recently welcomed Melbourne post-traumatic prog-death metal three piece, Growth, to their label roster.

The band plan to release a trilogy of albums, through Wild Thing Records, that explore the very human aspects of connection, trauma, despair, and the fragility of hope. The first two singles from Growth, Something Follows & Cigarette Burns, set the scene of what is to come. They see our character in a state of despair, forced to reach a decision to either collapse, or make one last push to break through. They then enter a state of reflection, do they continue to suffer and let their hell consume them? Now with Soul Rot, a decision must be made… Front man Luke Frizon explains; “Despair will reach a point where you no longer identify with any positive solution. Our character in this story has heard such a call and is falling in love with the promise of release it brings. Enter Adrian Goleby to save the day. Post-traumatic Prog-Death Metallers GROWTH Release Video For Soul Rot — RAWING IN THE PIT MEDIA. Luke says of the video: “Soul Rot is such a pivotal point in the album, sound and theme-wise, that we really wanted you to see how this can appear and feel.

The video almost wasn’t made due to the heavier lockdowns in Victoria we were under. Enter Adrian Goleby to save the day. We tasked Adrian with this video up in Brisbane, and he and his team smashed it! Psychosis, Mark Rothko colour schemes, Kubrick, kabuki theatre (look at the eyes); we jammed a chaotic mix of influences in there. There are also several hidden references to the Cigarette Burns video. Listen to Something Follows, Cigarette Burns and Soul Rot & also pre order / pre-save The Smothering Arms of Mercy here smarturl.it/growthmercyGrowth began as a reflective space for brothers Tristan (guitars/bass/artwork) and Nelson Barnes (drums) who were united after returning to Australia after a decade apart pursuing music overseas. Trauma shapes us into grotesque forms, but we can reshape ourselves better. Smarturl.it/growthmercy.

GROWTH Stream New Video. Growth release video for “Cigarette Burns” from mental health concept debut album. Australia’s progressive music specialists Wild Thing Records recently welcomed Melbourne post-traumatic prog-death metal three piece, Growth, to their label roster. The band plan to release a trilogy of albums, through Wild Thing Records, that explore the very human aspects of connection, trauma, despair, and the fragility of hope. The first single from Growth, Something Follows, set the scene of what is to come. The song’s character in a state of despair, forced to reach a decision to either collapse, or make one last push to break through.

Now with new single, Cigarette Burns, our character is in a state of reflection. Do they continue to suffer and let their hell consume them? Cigarette Burns opens in a wash of menacing feedback that immediately brings on a sense of forbiding anxiety for the listener, who is then dragged through this story of descent and pummelled into submission.

Growth Release Video For Cigarette Burns. Debut Album Of Ambitious Mental Health Concept Trilogy Coming Dec 4th — RAWING IN THE PIT MEDIA. The band says: “Cigarette burns leave a mark to remember. It’s also a term in cinema for special markers in a roll of film- they let the projectionist know it's time to change the rolls over, to continue the show. GROWTH Release Single And Announce Album. GROWTH's "Cigarette Burns" Will Haunt You In Every Way. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia comes the mind-bending, hair-standing act Growth, and they're about to earn your respect from the inside out with the release of their upcoming album, The Smothering Arms of Mercy via Wild Thing Records on December 4th.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. The band acts as a reflective space for the members who have endured personal battles with mental anguish, and plan to release a trilogy that explores the human aspects of connection, trauma, despair and fragility of hope. Something many of us can connect with. The band comments: WILD THING RECORDS Welcome GROWTH To The Roster – Good Call Live.