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Metalcore squad, Darkest Hour, have just released their new single, “Warrior,” and its official music video. This is the second track culled from the band’s forthcoming album, Suffer Divine, out on 30th October via MNRK Heavy records. Watch it below and read more.
Pre-order Suffer Divine here: https://darkesthour.ffm.to/sufferdivine
Guitarist Mike Schleibaum comments, “This song showcases our melodic death metal tendencies with a bit of a modern twist. It draws you deep into a fresh yet familiar DH sound. I love the progressiveness of Nico’s solo, the intricacy of Travis’ drum work, Deal’s devastating low end, John’s vocal delivery, and lyrical density. This album is full of both rage and technicality. It’s furious with focused intent, and this song is a perfect example of that in action.”
Vocalist John Henry adds, “Lyrically, this song is meant to reach out to the intrapersonal warrior. The internal struggle is often the most important battle we ever fight. This song touches on the idea of gaining control of your thoughts, actions, and purpose. It’s meant to be fuel for action.”
Acclaimed filmmaker Thomas Mignone directed the accompanying video for “Warrior” for DOOM Inc.
Schleibaum says, “The video for ‘Warrior’ is heavily inspired by one of our favorite movies, Raging Bull AND one of our favorite music videos, ‘Mama Said Knock You Out.’ This video is both fun and tough at the same time.”
A bastard child born from the mid-’90s punk, metal, and hardcore movement, Darkest Hour emerged from Washington, D.C. with a sound that fused the passion, energy, and soul of punk and hardcore with the speed, vengeance, and fury of melodic speed, thrash, and death metal. Widely regarded as pioneers of modern metalcore, the band played a key role in defining the sound that would become known as the New Wave of American Metal.
After three decades of defining the intersection of melodic death metal and hardcore, Darkest Hour continue to deliver music as vital as it is visceral. Throughout the ensuing years, the band have tallied tens of millions of streams and quietly built a diehard fan base. Circling the globe, they packed hundreds of shows and touched down on every continent, save Antarctica. Along the way, they notably notched five Top 3 debuts on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart. 2017’s Godless Prophets & the Migrant Flora marked the group’s third #1 bow on the latter in addition to crashing the Top 10 of the Top Vinyl Albums Chart.
Throughout their career, Darkest Hour have continually evolved without abandoning the intensity that has defined them from the beginning. Their blend of melodic death metal and metalcore has earned them a devoted following and critical acclaim. In 2024, the band released its tenth full-length album, Perpetual I Terminal. That relentless approach remains central to the band’s identity, as they continue developing their distinctive melodic fusion of heavy metal and hardcore.
With “Warrior,” Darkest Hour continue that decades-long journey, delivering another chapter in a career built on intensity, perseverance, and an unwillingness to stand still.
Suffer Divine tracklisting:
01 All Cruelty Springs From Weakness
02 Gods of Decay
03 No Conquered Hearts
04 Salvation
05 Suffer Divine
06 Warrior
07 Vile Angel
08 The Unforgiving Hand
09 Tribalist
10 Everyday Horrors
11 A Story of Redemption
Darkest Hour are:
John Henry – Vocals
Mike Schleibaum – Guitar
Nico Santora – Guitar
Aaron Deal – Bass
Travis Orbin – Drums
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