Progressive metalcore band Weeping Hour have released their debut album 'Hunger and Thirst'. The album has reached over 20,000 streams on Spotify in its first two weeks. The band brings to the table a dark yet elegant take on progressive metalcore, blending thick, grooving riffs with orchestral interludes that support the harsh and poetic lyrical content.
"We are overwhelmed with everyone’s response to this album", said the band. "We felt that we stepped out of our comfort zone and approached this in a different way than we ever have musically. With... Read More Progressive metalcore band Weeping Hour have released their debut album 'Hunger and Thirst'. The album has reached over 20,000 streams on Spotify in its first two weeks. The band brings to the table a dark yet elegant take on progressive metalcore, blending thick, grooving riffs with orchestral interludes that support the harsh and poetic lyrical content.
"We are overwhelmed with everyone’s response to this album", said the band. "We felt that we stepped out of our comfort zone and approached this in a different way than we ever have musically. With the major influence of cinematic scores to the overall topic of suffering, we were unsure how people would take it. This was an interesting cycle due to being a culmination of two bands and working with some of that material, while making it our own sound. People have banded together to allow us to have reached up to #10 on the iTunes Metal Album Chart earlier this week as an independent release from the small city of Monroe, LA. We can not thank you all enough. That goes out to everyone who has ever came to a show, streamed or purchased our music, or just encouraged us through this process.
This album represents many emotions and convictions. To be honest, we feel that a lot of what we’re saying is way over our heads. These are not truths and convictions that we are examples of but are striving to be examples of. We don’t say “woe to those at ease” because WE are living lives of selflessness and sacrifice and hope people follow in our footsteps. No, we proclaim that line as those that are slaves to comfort and ease ourselves. Which keeps us from living the life Christ lived which is that of suffering, cost, yet an ultimate joy.
We hope this record speaks to people in every unique context. While it may only be 31 minutes and 27 seconds long, it represents years of songwriting, member changes, and a lot of caffeine. Thank you to everyone that has continued to support us since the “They Will Fall” years and “Courier” beginnings, as well as all the new friendships and relationships that we have been able to establish since the decision to become “Weeping Hour.” A lot of minds and hands had a part in this record."
