Louisiana’s We Do Not Belong Here, are due to release their debut EP, Strange to Cope in Today’s World, this September 8th, 2023. Bringing together black and death metal with post-hardcore, the first track, “A Life Explained” is already available to listen on the band’s Bandcamp page. Check it out in the article below
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Strange to Cope in Today’s World, recorded with James Whitten of Hightower Recording in New Orleans, is a chaotic journey. At the EP’s most mournful, Heck’s pained delivery and confessional lyrics play against the haunting melodies of Bennett’s guitar while Martinez’s propulsive drumming drives the band forward. These moments are a counterpoint to the EP’s most aggressive moments when all three members lock in on powerful rhythms and vocal deliveries. Strange to Cope in Today’s World is a lamentation of living in a region on the brink of fascism and environmental ruin.
Formed in 2022 as an outlet for the trio to reject stylistic constraints, We Do Not Belong Here writes music that snakes around clear genre definitions. The chaotic sound of the band is a reflection of the members. AJ Martinez and Troy Bennett, members of Louisiana blackened death metal powerhouse Faustian, create a sinister sonic landscape for the shredded vocals of Nat Heck, member of Louisiana emo staple Wonder Kid.
Pre-order Strange to Cope in Today’s World:
https://wedonotbelonghere.bandcamp.com/album/strange-to-cope-in-todays-world
Strange to Cope in Today’s World track Listing:
01 A Chain Pulled Taut
02 A Life, Explained
03 Faith or Fucked
04 Shame
05 Strange to Cope in Today’s World
Album Credits:
All songs by We Do Not Belong Here.
Lyrics for tracks 2 and 4 by Nat Heck.
Lyrics for track 3 by Troy Bennett.
Lyrics for track 5 by Nat Heck and Troy Bennett.
Samples taken from a homemade tape of a sermon by an unnamed minister titled “Rapture” and dated 7/9/1972.
Recorded at Hightower Recording by James Whitten.
Mixed and Mastered by James Whitten.
Artwork by Kara Heck.
Photography by Nat Heck.
Line-up:
Guitars and Vocals – Troy Bennett
Bass and Vocals – Nat Heck
Drums – AJ Martinez
We Do Not Belong Here online:
instagram.com/wedonotbelonghereband