Defences Announces New Album ‘Shadowlight’ and Releases Single ‘Perish’

Defences, the UK alt-metal band, is gearing up for the release of their new album, ‘Shadowlight,’ set to hit the shelves on November 8th via Long Branch Records. The band has already unveiled their latest single and video, ‘Perish,’ giving fans a taste of what’s to come.

About the Album ‘Shadowlight’

The upcoming album, ‘Shadowlight,’ marks a significant evolution for Defences, showcasing a more robust and confident sound. The band’s growth and self-discovery shine through in their music, earning praise from Rock Sound and KERRANG!

‘Perish’ Single and Video

The band’s latest single, ‘Perish,’ is a powerful reflection on facing reality and embracing life as it is. It encourages listeners to accept themselves fully and embark on a journey of self-discovery. The accompanying video for ‘Perish’ is now available:

Tour Dates

Defences will be hitting the stage in various UK cities, with special guests Swarm6ix joining them for select shows. Here are the upcoming tour dates:

Sep 05: Birmingham, Subside (with Swarm6ix)
Sep 06: Nottingham, The Old Salutation Inn (with Swarm6ix)
Sep 07: Tunbridge Wells, Sussex Arms (with Swarm6ix)
Sep 08: Bridgewater, Cobblestones (with Swarm6ix)
Dec 07: Brighton, Hammerdown Winter Militia

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Tracklist for ‘Shadowlight’

The Curse
Gold In The Dark
Perish
Ego(Maniac)
Silence & The Sound
Breathe It In
Inspirit
The Almost
Greatness
Shadowlight

Don’t miss out on Defences’ latest album and upcoming tour dates.

Daniel Caceiro

Born in Brazil and living in London, I co-founded and manage the UK and US sides of MetalJunkbox, specialising in concert photography, and promoting live events and launches by various artists. I’ve been a photographer since 2016 and I also act as the nerd of the team, taking care of the technical side of the project, and on top of all that, having the worst taste of the trio (or better)!