Florida metalcore five-piece Capstan have shared two new singles, “Bête Noire” and “Heart to Heart.” Both tracks come with their own music videos, and are the first new music from the band since their second album Separate on Fearless Records, released in 2021. Check them out below.
““Bête Noire” criticises a broken system that rewards greed and exploitation while leaving ordinary people in suffering,” the band shares. “The song calls for collective action to challenge this unjust status quo and emphasise the need to dismantle the oppressive structures that perpetuate inequality. The repeated chorus lyric of ‘Hail to the thief’ underscores the message of resistance against those who benefit from this system at the expense of others.”
The song is truly a carnival of sounds – thinks gnarly riffs, moshy breakdowns, alternately sung and screamed vocals, and experimental, unusual, and upbeat melodies. It’s gloriously dizzying and layered mix.
Sonically, “Heart To Heart” harks back to the glory days of Warped Tour, pop-punk, and emo with its vocal harmonies, singalong choruses, rowdy riffery, and standout solos. It’s the best kind of throwback since it transports you to a time long since past — without OD’ing on nostalgia. It also has a very poignant lyrical lean.
““Heart to Heart” depicts a heartfelt and comforting conversation between partners,” Capstan explain. “The lyrics acknowledge the speaker’s own shortcomings in listening and paying attention but emphasises the enduring love and connection they share. The chorus highlights the importance of open communication and vulnerability in their relationship, inviting the other person to let their guard down and be themselves. The song is a message of love, understanding, and the power of shared moments.”
Capstan:
Anthony DeMario [vocals]
Joe Mabry [guitar]
Harrison Bormann [guitar]
Andrew ‘Boz’ Bozymowski [bass, vocals]
Scott Fisher [drums]