Defences Announces New Track "Ego (Maniac)" and Upcoming Album "Shadowlight" with UK Tour Dates
Defences, the alternative metal band from Hertfordshire, UK, has released a new track "Ego (Maniac)" as part of their upcoming album "Shadowlight" on November 8, 2024, via Long Branch Records. The song explores themes of self-reflection, inner darkness, and the struggle to confront personal demons, touching on feelings of anxiety, negativity, and the ongoing battle for self-acceptance and healing.
"Ego (Maniac)" is included in Defences' album "Shadowlight," which marks their label debut with Long Branch Records. The band, consisting of Cherry Duesbury (Vocals), William Young (Keys, Vocals), Calum Wilmot (Guitar), Owen Hughes-Holland (Bass), and Kyle Parke (Drums), has garnered millions of streams across their catalogue and performed at notable festivals such as Download, Takedown, Turbulence, and Burn It Down.
To promote "Shadowlight," Defences has announced several live dates, including an album release show on November 9, 2024, at London Camden Assembly. The band will embark on a UK headline tour with support from Crushed By Waves, starting January 29, 2025, in Glasgow and concluding on February 2, 2025, in Leeds. Additional dates include performances in Brighton on December 7, 2024, and Cardiff on March 1, 2025.
