Monuments (British progressive metal band)

[Mebert78]

Saw this band open for Scale the Summit over the weekend and they nearly imploded the venue with their intensity.  Anyone else familiar with them?  Their singer was particularly impressive.  Here's a recent lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g4KfV4ZXlY&list=PLYUH7OhTT4tNyDWpq47HfNZ4Bo16hoCV0&index=2

[TAC]

M, I can do without the screams. I didn't think you were a screamo guy.

[lonestar]

Monuments are frikkin sick man.

[Kotowboy]

Mike Malayan is a crazy good drummer.

He also drums for " The Algorithm " and has filled in with Periphery too I think.

Apparently their old singer is a dick. He got sacked from the band because he never put any effort in - then demanded to be paid royalties for the new album

despite not writing or appearing on it at all.

My bro has made a few videos for them and I helped film one once. Pretty good band.

[Mebert78]

M, I can do without the screams. I didn't think you were a screamo guy.

I'm definitely not a screamo guy, and that would probably stop me from truly liking their music.  But they really killed it at the local show.  The lead singer seems like he can sing aside from the screams and I was just all-around impressed.  I'll keep my eye on these guys.   

[MinistroRaven]

BUMP

Transatlantic progressive metal outfit MONUMENTS are releasing “Cardinal Red”, another track and video taken from their forth album, “In Stasis”, that is set for a release April 15th, 2022. While the song is out on all digital platforms the matching video, that was directed and produced by Sitcom Soldiers, will be available at 9pm CET / 8pm UK / 3pm ET / 12 (noon) PT under the following link: https://youtu.be/MGG-p0Pmc7Q

Says the band about the song and video: “The story outlined in this video, is without question, a metaphorical concept. The true meaning of ‘Cardinal Red’ can be found cryptically within the lyrics.”

The band about “In Stasis”: “We approached this album without the intention of a specific concept. However - three songs in, what was being written ended up sharing a common theme. 
This feeling of being stuck in the middle, a feeling we experience throughout our lives - within friendships and relationships, love to hate, life to death, belief or non-belief, being in power to total defeat, isolation to freedom. Over the past 2 years, we have been faced with many of these trials, and these struggles can be heard throughout the record.
This record is a culmination of our greatest triumphs and our deepest struggles. We hope it resonates with you, and brings you closer to equilibrium.
We'd like to thank guests Neema Askari (Form Subtract, ex Fellsilent, ex-Monuments), Spencer Sotelo (Periphery, King Mothership), and Mick Gordon (DOOM, Prey, Killer Instinct) for enhancing the record with their unique perspectives.”

First preorders are already online for the following formats:

Ltd. CD Digipak
Digital album
Gatefold black LP+CD & Poster
300x Gatefold transp. blue LP+CD & Poster from UK Indies and EMP
500x Gatefold ultra clear LP+CD & Poster from Monuments and cmdistro.de
Link: https://Monuments.lnk.to/InStasis



“In Stasis” features the following tracks:
No One Will Teach You (feat. Neema Askari)
Lavos
Cardinal Red
Opiate
Collapse
Arch Essence (feat. Spencer Sotelo)
Somnus
False Providence
Makeshift Harmony
The Cimmerian

Produced, Recorded and Edited by John Browne, Andy Cizek and Mike Malyan
Co-Produced by Mick Gordon
Additional Engineering by Ross Halden, Justin Woodward and Adam Steel
Additional Editing by Charlie Abend and Evan Sammons
Mixing by George Lever @ G1 Productions
Mastering by Jens Bogren @ Fascination Street
Artwork by Visual Amnesia

As the official kick off for “In Stasis” MONUMENTS previously released “Lavos” feat. Mick Gordon, check out the video clip here: https://youtu.be/RMVn5kGHj5k

MONUMENTS live:
30.04.22 (UK) London – Islington Assembly Hall
Stay tuned for more.

MONUMENTS are (left to right):
Mike - Drums
Andy - Vocals
Swan - Bass
Browne - Guitar
MONUMENTS online:
https://www.thisismonuments.co/
https://www.facebook.com/thisismonuments
https://twitter.com/thisismonuments
https://www.instagram.com/thisismonuments/

[MinistroRaven]

Transatlantic progressive metal outfit MONUMENTS are releasing “False Providence”, another track and video taken from their anticipated 4th album, “In Stasis”, that is set for a release April 15th, 2022. While the song is out on all digital platforms the matching video, that was directed and produced by Zak Pinchin, it's available under the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i6nvi5wh5s

[DoctorAction]

I would have listened to more but the screaming is super annoying. I don't get how we've arrived at this point where 90% of "extreme" vocals sound almost exactly like one out of three stereotypes. (Screamo (this one)/Death Metal Cookie Monster/Randy Blythe)

It feels like it's been like this for well over a decade. It's not a case of  liking or disliking growls.

[MinistroRaven]

Last Friday didn't just mark the release of progressive metal outfit MONUMENTS’ new album, 'In Stasis', the band also released a new video for the song “Makeshift Harmony” and you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/VEViBL1LN-0