Progressive metalcore duo Rogue has unveiled their new single, “Viper,” off their upcoming EP, Phantom, due out October 22. Packed with soaring melodies, addicting riffs, and an overshadowing weight, the track reflects on the good and evil of human nature.
The band has this to say about their new single:
“‘Viper’ represents coming to terms with the bad aspects of our nature as a species. The lyrics recognize and acknowledge the better aspects of humanity with an overall tone of hopefulness for sustaining a society founded upon these idealistic principles. However, our true nature would never allow for such a utopian future.”
Amidst a worldwide paradigm shift, singles “Viper” and “Serpent Syndicate” arose from a place of sorrow, leading the band down a darker path both sonically and individually. Instead of peeling back the curtain on global leaders during an unprecedented pandemic, the band looked inward to explore their emotions of defeat and hopelessness. Through a cathartic creative process, the band forged on resiliently to conclude the story begun three years ago in their debut track “Meta.”
If you like what you hear, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram.
Photo by: Judah Gray
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