Project Description
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ICARUS LIVES
‘Secret Keeper’
Single Review
(28th February 2022)
Review by Chris Reid
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Perth melodic metallers Icarus Lives have released a new single entitled ‘Secret Keeper’ to mark the upcoming release of a new EP entitled ‘Scorched Reprise’, due for release on April 22nd, 2022.
Secret Keeper is notable for being the first track to feature new vocalist Aria Scarlett, and also contains a considerable amount of growled vocal lines from bassist Chris Ayling. The juxtaposition of the growled vocals from Ayling and the operatic vocal style of Aria Scarlett provides plenty of interest, and certainly gives the band a more mature and polished sound than we’ve heard from them to date. There is plenty to like about the riffing and instrumentation over the course of the track, but the last minute is particularly strong; with some tasty lead guitar work and some nice interplay between the guitars and a middle eastern vocal motif from Scarlett. They could have chugged away on that last groove for an extra minute and I wouldn’t have complained!
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Press Release February 2022 (below)
ICARUS LIVES
Perth Melodic Metallers
Announce New EP
‘Scorched Reprise’
& Release New Single
‘Secret Keeper’
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Perth melodic metallers Icarus Lives just announced their brand new EP ‘Scorched Reprise’ due for release on April 22nd, 2022. Accompanying this exciting news, the group also unleashed their blistering new single ‘Secret Keeper’; an eruption of mesmerizing vocals, melodic leads and crushing riffs in a high-impact dynamic package.
Representing a bold and assertive new direction, Icarus Lives are taking no prisoners with ‘Secret Keeper’. Showcasing a tantalising blend of traditional metal and melodic rock elements, the band is unafraid to explore drama, angst and vulnerability amongst the flurry of ferocious riffs, monstrous solos, catchy melodies and a pummeling rhythm section.
‘Secret Keeper’ also unveils the groups new vocalist Aria Scarlett whose multi-octave vocals shine through the crushing heaviness like shards of explosive power; juxtaposed by Bassist Chris Aylings’ magnificent rapid-fire gutturals to create an emotive call and response dynamic. Exploring the stages of grief and the insidious isolation that comes with the territory, the group bares it all in hopes to connect with others who may feel the same hopelessness.
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Vocalist Aria Scarlett speaks on the new single: “Lyrically and vocally, Secret Keeper exists somewhere in the nine stages of grief. Quickly traversing denial and anger before settling in guilt and bargaining. There is no neat conclusion because a fact of life unfortunately is that there so often isn’t. We have to learn to live with unanswered questions.”
Following a successful release of the band’s debut album ‘Vantablack’ (2017), singles ‘Collision of Counterparts’ (2019) and ‘Holding Out For A Hero’ by Bonnie Tyler (2021), Icarus Lives have performed alongside heavy metal royalty PAIN, toured Japan with The Agonist and Cellar Darling, and delivered their unique Melodic Metal flavor to hungry audiences on their Australian tour. With the addition of their electrifying new Frontwoman Aria Scarlett and a new EP on the horizon, Icarus Lives are ready to cement their name in the Heavy Music Realm.
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‘Secret Keeper’ is Out Now HERE
Pre-save ‘Scorched Reprise’ HERE
Track Listing
1. Secret Keeper
2. Linear
3. Decomposure
Recorded and Produced by Luke Dunford
Aria Scarlett’s Vocals Recorded by Peter Renzullo, Scudley Records
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Themelco, Monolith Studios
Artwork by Grusome Graphics
Photography by Vanesa Stojic Photography
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