Brisbane/Meanjin metalcore outfit Wildheart unveil exciting changes in their camp accompanied by melodic new single Withered.
Withered sees Wildheart delve into introspective themes, tackling everyday struggles and opening up on mental health issues. The single seeks to remind listeners that those who can relate are not alone. The track accompanies the announcement that vocalist and proud Yugambeh man Axel Best will move to guitar, with vocal duties passed across to new member Dane Evans. The decision follows Best’s own struggles with anxiety, and he is thrilled to transition into the new role as guitarist. New vocalist Evans’ roots lie in Byron Bay, where he is considered hardcore royalty having previously played in local favourites Crime Scene, Deceiver and Sink or Swim.
Withered is paired with a music video sponsored by Arts Queensland. It was important to the band to represent feelings of loneliness visually with the peaceful juxtaposition of the natural beauty of their home in the Gold Coast. The clip shares stunning scenes from the Gold Coast hinterland as the backdrop to Wildheart’s vulnerable and open new tune.
Withered releases not long after the quintet solidified their place as one of the East Coast’s most refreshing bands with April single Death Is All That’s Left – the powerful and hard-hitting offering that unapologetically set out to call for an end to discrimination and racial inequality. The single was added to a number of editorial Spotify and Apple Music playlists, saw play on Double J, triple j, Unearthed, community radio across Australia and their cover of Solid Rock was spun on Sir Doug Nicholls round on Channel 7 Friday Night Football in May.
