Dark Psychedelic outfit MOON DESTROYS have released their new single "Only" off of their upcoming debut album 'She Walks By Moonlight', out on April 4th via Limited Fanfare Records. The single is accompanied by a visualizer, available to view below.
About the single, vocalist/guitarist Charlie Suárez states:
“Adorned with a series of unreasonable requests, 'Only' is a dire longing for continued exclusivity from another within the confines of addiction and/or substance abuse. Nothing more, but surely nothing less.”
Watch the Visualizer for "Only"
MOON DESTROYS, the project of guitarist Juan Montoya (ex-Torche, MonstrO) and drummer/bassist/producer Evan Diprima (Gold Pyramid, ex-Royal Thunder), delivers a fusion of massive, swirling guitars and tight rhythmic counterpoints influenced by Alternative, Post-Punk, and Dark Wave. Their 5-song EP, 'Maiden Voyage', was released in March 2020 via Brutal Panda Records, featuring guest vocals from Troy Sanders (Mastodon) and Paul Masvidal (Cynic), with synth contributions from Bryan Richie (The Sword).
Now, their debut LP, 'She Walks By Moonlight', arrives April 4, 2025, on Limited Fanfare Records. Writing began in late 2023, with Montoya in Miami and Diprima in North Carolina, collaborating remotely. Realizing the need for a permanent vocalist, they enlisted Montoya’s former MonstrO bandmate, Charlie Suárez, who contributed vocals, guitars, and synths. Diprima handled most engineering, production, and mixing, with mastering by Carl Saff(Sonic Youth, Magnolia Electric Co., Melt-Banana).
The album’s first single, "The Nearness of June", showcases Suárez’s hypnotic vocals and lyrical depth. Other standout tracks include today's "Echoes/The Empress", exploring human disconnect, and "Only", a plea to mend the irreconcilable.
In late 2024, bassist Arnold Nese (ex-Sunday Driver) joined to complete the lineup.
On the album, guitarist Juan Montoya shares:
“This record is like a phoenix, soaring over the moon’s glow leaving behind the ashes of darker days. These are songs with passion in every pulse, tapping into a universal sound for the receptive mind.”
MOON DESTROYS Live:
Supporting Elder
4/3 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch
4/4 Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar
4/5 Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House
4/6 Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
4/8 Orlando, FL @ The Conduit
4/9 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
4/11 Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups
4/12 Chicago, IL @ Reggies
4/13 Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
4/14 Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
4/15 Toronto, ON @ Axis
4/17 Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
4/18 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
4/19 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs
MOON DESTROYS will be having an album release party on May 3rd at Sweat Records in Miami, FL with support from Disputer.
MOON DESTROYS are:
Juan Montoya - Guitars
Evan Diprima - Drums
Charlie Suárez - Vocals Guitars
Arnold Nese - Bass