There’s no shortage of decadent, melancholic records these days, especially on a lyrical level. It’s easy to frame it as the art world’s reaction to our gloomy times, and some might argue that’s actually an artist’s precise job to do that. Well, if that’s your view, then Roses In December deliver exactly what you are looking for: a hard-hitting protest piece that doesn’t mince its words, an observant anthem criticising the rising power-hungry elite and its effects on society as a whole.
Anticipating the upcoming EP ‘Divided and Conquered’, expected on November 7th, Roses In December pack ‘Inferno’ with a great deal of prog-lenient alt-rock, pretty heavy on distortions and featuring scream-ish vocals. In fact, something we love about the record is the way the band is able to switch from lighter, soothing sections (such as the intro) to furious, chaotic motifs. It’s a powerful dualism, one that goes a long way in showcasing the Reigate-based outfit’s heightened musicianship.
Formerly known as Crux, Roses In December are also gearing up for a headline show at Three Tanners Bank on November 8th. Delving deeper into the single, they explain: “Inferno, our proggiest song to date, highlights our despair at the increasing likelihood of the world becoming a spherical flame pit either from global warming, war, or a nuclear holocaust.”
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