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Photo – Andrew Basso

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Support for ‘LIMINALITY’

“It is an album that, if there is any justice in the fickle musical universe, will put this band on the global heavy music map.” – 9/10 Rod Whitfield – Wall Of Sound (AUS)

“‘Liminality’ is a stunning debut from a band that knows exactly what they are capable of and puts it on full display in every take, and that is anything.” – ★★★★★ Dylan Oxley – The AU Review (AUS)

“Don’t sleep on this lot – we dare say you’ll be hearing a lot more in the near future.” Metal Hammer (UK)

‘Roach Queen’ added to triple j spot rotation

‘Chemical Lobotomy’ First Play on triple j’s Good Nights w/ Latifa Tee

‘Roach Queen’ First Play on triple j’s Home & Hosed w/ Ash McGregor

‘Venenosa’ First Play on triple j’s The Racket w/ Lochlan Watt

‘Roach Queen’ added to triple j Unearthed rotation

Singles added to Apple Music’s ‘New Music Daily’, ‘The Riff’, ‘Breaking Metal’, ‘Breaking Hard Rock’, ‘Breaking Rock’, ‘Metalcore’, ‘Wildflower’ and ‘Heaps Heavy’

Singles added to Spotify’s ‘Homegrown + Heavy’

Singles added to YouTube Music’s ‘Heavy Sounds’

‘Roach Queen’ music video added to rotation on rage

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Naarm/Melbourne-based metal quintet Future Static have just revealed their highly anticipated debut album ‘Liminality’ – produced, mixed and mastered by Christopher Vernon (Windwaker, The Beautiful Monument). The artwork was helmed by guitarist Jack Smith, with ‘Liminality’ portraying the space between materialising and deteriorating in serene nothingness.

‘Liminality’ is an innate fusion of metalcore, progressive metal, alternative rock, and pop sensibilities, exemplified by infectious hooks against their explosive sound. The record highlights the group’s breathtaking lead vocal tandem, with bassist Kira Neil showcasing her vocal talents and magical chemistry alongside the electrifying Melbourne born, Barcelona raised front-woman Amariah Cook.

Amariah Cook talks about the inspiration behind ‘Liminality’: “We’re so proud to finally release our first full-length album, which we’ve been tirelessly working on and teasing to crowds for the past two years. Writing in lockdown allowed us to explore new ideas, technologies, and techniques in our own time and creature comforts. Whenever one of us would send through a new demo or piece to the aural puzzle, it felt like a gift in a time of persistent solitude. We emerged with a cohesive, yet diverse body of work, trickled with each member’s unique musical voice and writing style. Everything about this album came from the heart and soul of the band. The best way to describe it? It is the physical representation of friendship, teamwork, and our unconditional love for music.”

The band have continuously released dazzling accompanying visuals for the album with longtime collaborator Colin Jeffs (Make Them Suffer, Alpha Wolf) of Ten of Swords Media filming music videos for ‘Waves’, ‘Venenosa’, ‘Roach Queen’, ‘The Hourglass’ and ‘Chemical Lobotomy’. The art video for ‘Plated Gold’, out now and featuring guest vocals from Sean Harmanis of Make Them Suffer, was directed by Nevenko Sarunic of Heartline and Deadend Visuals, a relationship that bloomed while on tour in Spring 2022 and also led to Heartline singer Luke Taylor featuring on ‘Illiad’.

‘Chemical Lobotomy’ opens the record, igniting with relentless rhythmic hits and searing guitar riffs, contrasted against impassioned vocals that oscillate between evocative screams and hypnotic choruses. The alt-pop-core sensation is followed by ‘Venenosa’, detonating with scorching guitars and thunderous drums, showcasing Amariah’s effortless transition from seductive phrases to venomous intensity.

The emotionally charged, hard-hitting anthem ‘Roach Queen’ and ‘Icarus’ both encapsulate the band’s aptitude in crafting compelling hooks within their explosive sound, featuring ravaging breakdowns, anthemic choruses, and eerie ambiance. Both tracks are guided by Amariah’s versatile performance spanning spoken word and guttural roars that heighten the raw emotional origins.

Closing the first half, ‘…And The Walls That Were Built’ builds to a soaring crescendo, weaving together intense and melodic passages guided by deft instrumentation. The enigmatic vocals flow between immense screaming and clean melodies, as acclaimed single ‘Waves’ follows, embodying the band’s emotive storytelling and musical prowess.

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Photo – Andrew Basso

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At the core, ‘Illiad’ instantly sears with frenzied guitar feedback, pummelling drums and visceral vocal screams before plunging into a half-time section and returning to the frenetic chorus. However, ‘Will I?’ opens with a moment of solitude, warm pads, and soothing vocal lines before resuming to spoken and screamed lyrical passages.

Single ‘The Hourglass’ skilfully juxtaposes rapid, prog-tinged arrangements and colossal half-time eruptions, dynamically performed. The hypnotic bridge allows space for choral, chanting vocals to wash across the mix, creating a brief respite before the high-octane climax. Contrastingly, ‘Halfway Across The World’ opens with acoustic guitars, sharing a new feel to the album for a short moment of breath and respite, highlighted by seamlessly angelic vocal harmonies.

The effervescent ‘Plated Gold’ features guest vocals of Sean Harmanis, alternating moments of aggressive, fast-paced instrumentation and melodic, anthemic choruses where clean singing takes over. This dichotomy between the harsh, raw screams and the emotive clean vocals creates a powerful contrast that mirrors the complex emotions conveyed in the lyrics.

‘The Embers’ closes the collection, skilfully balancing heavy instrumentals with moments of delicate and atmospheric soundscapes, offering an immersive musical experience. Overall, capturing the band’s sound through the fusion of raw aggression and melodic beauty, creating a hauntingly beautiful and brutal sonic landscape.

On the first week of ‘Liminality’, Future Static join German superstars Electric Callboy across their completely sold out Australian Tour. The group have also just concluded their first international jaunt across Europe and the UK, including dates with The Omnific, plus appearances at legendary German festivals Reeperbahn and Euroblast. At home, the band have embarked on a two-year-long gauntlet of in-demand domestic touring, including supporting acts such as prog-metal powerhouse Jinjer (UKR) and Eurovision alumni Voyager, plus being hand-chosen as special guests for shows with Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (USA), RedHook, Caligula’s Horse, Windwaker, Circles and Bloom. They’ve also performed at major festivals Knight & Day, UNIFY Forever, UNIFY – Off The Record, Alpha Wolf’s CVLTFEST, and BIGSOUND.

Previous singles have landed fervent support from outlets such as Spotify, Apple Music, triple j, Double J, triple j Unearthed, ABC’s rage, Triple M – Hard N Heavy, SiriusXM (USA), New Noise Magazine (USA), Kerrang! (UK), Metal Hammer (UK), Wall of Sound, MANIACS, Hysteria Magazine, Music Feeds and HEAVY Mag.

‘Liminality’ is available worldwide now, via Wild Thing Records HERE

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FUTURE STATIC
ELECTRIC CALLBOY
AUSTRALIAN TOUR

SAT 25 NOV | METROPOLIS FREMANTLE, BOORLOO/PERTH WA
MON 27 NOV | HINDLEY STREET MUSIC HALL, TARNDANYA/ADELAIDE SA
WED 29 NOV | PICA, NAARM/MELBOURNE VIC
THU 30 NOV | HORDERN PAVILLION, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
FRI 1 DEC | EATONS HILLS HOTEL, MEANJIN/BRISBANE QLD

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‘Liminality’
Track List:

1.’Chemical Lobotomy‘
2. ‘Venenosa‘
3. ‘Roach Queen‘
4. ‘Icarus’
5. ‘…And The Walls That Were Built’
6. ‘Waves‘
7. ‘Iliad’ feat. Luke Taylor of Heartline
8. ‘Will I?’
9. ‘The Hourglass‘
10. ‘Halfway Across The World’
11. ‘Plated Gold’ feat. Sean Harmanis of Make Them Suffer
12. ‘The Embers’

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Photo – Andrew Basso

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Photo – Andrew Basso

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