Vicious Rain Share New Single & Video

Swiss act Vicious Rain — vocalist David Häusermann, guitarist and vocalist Mauro Gugerli, guitarist Tristan Meier, bassist Loris De Notaristefano, and drummer Michael Teufelberger — have just released their brand new single, "Hysteria," featuring Half Me.

This fresh track from the Swiss rock band continues to build their emerging presence in the music industry. The release is perfectly timed with the eagerly awaited announcement of their debut album, There Is Beauty In Letting Go, set to drop on October 11 via Arising Empire.

"Hysteria" explores the chaos and emotional turbulence within a relationship where both individuals are deeply in love, yet they recognize their incompatibility. This powerful track conveys the intensity of facing the difficult truth and the emotional roller coaster that comes with choosing to let go. It poignantly highlights how love, even when it leads to separation, leaves an indelible bond between the individuals involved.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song and pre-order the album here.

Formed in late 2022, Vicious Rain are an alternative metalcore band hailing from Baden, Switzerland. The members bring several years of professional recording and live show experience to the mix. Combining influences as intertwined singing/screaming vocals — with a pinch of hope-infused singalongs, screaming melodic leads topped with crushing breakdowns — embracing everything from the heavy side of the genre all the way to the more intimate and melodic side. The band's spirit is marked by their shared belief in the importance of solidarity and the role of the individual accomplishment of a common vision. Lyrically, the band expresses its stance on recent and recurring personal matters, without mincing their words while believing that self-reflection is the key to growth.
 
VICIOUS RAIN ARE:
David Häusermann — Vocals
Mauro Gugerli — Guitar + Vocals
Tristan Meier — Guitar
Loris De Notaristefano — Bass
Michael Teufelberger — Drums

Half Me Share "Fatalist" Video

"Half Me have unveiled a monstrous statement of intent" — 8/10 Metal Hammer

"SOMA is how you get attention. Soma is how you make people notice you" — GBHBL

"Extremely well-written, well-produced, and well-performed on every front" — The Soundboard ReviewsReject conformity, embrace anomaly. 

Half Me's new single "Fatalist" channels raw frustration over a disposable society, combining bone-crushing heaviness with anguished, soul-piercing vocals. "Fatalist" marks another bold step in their musical offerings.

Watch the video Below.

Stream the song here.

Catch the band live and on the road in the U.S. in the fall!

HALF ME ON TOUR:
9/5 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
9/6 — Columbus, OH — King of Clubs
9/7 — Erie, PA — Basement Transmissions
9/8 — Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows
9/10 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
9/11 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
9/12 — Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern
9/13 — West Palm Beach, FL — Respectable Street
9/14 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
9/15 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
9/17 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar
9/18 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
9/19 — Dallas, TX — Southside Music Hall
9/20 — El Paso, TX — Rockhouse
9/21 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
9/22 — Phoenix, AZ — The Nile Theater
9/24 — Anaheim, CA — Chain Reaction
9/25 — Fresno, CA — Full Circle Brewery
9/26 — Sacramento, CA — Harlow's
9/27 — Portland, OR — Dante's
9/28 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
9/29 — Spokane, WA — The Big Dipper
10/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
10/2 — Denver, CO — HQ
10/3 — Omaha, NE — The Waiting Room
10/4 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge

Stream, order Half Me's previous full-length SOMA as CD, limited colored vinyl and exclusive merch options at the Arising Empire Shop.

HALF ME ARE:
Christopher Zühlke — Vocals
Christopher Hesse — Guitar
Silvan Petersen — Guitar
Tobias Max Sajons — Bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff — Drums

Half Me Share "Nothing To Lose But The Chains" Video

Reject conformity, embrace anomaly. 

Half Me released the video for their visceral new single "Nothing Left To Lose But The Chains" and continue their mission of modern synthesis of metalcore new and old.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.

"Half Me have unveiled a monstrous statement of intent" — 8/10 Metal Hammer

"SOMA is how you get attention. Soma is how you make people notice you" — GBHBL

"Extremely well-written, well-produced, and well-performed on every front" — The Soundboard Reviews
 
Stream, order their full-length SOMA now as CD, limited colored vinyl and exclusive merch options at the Arising Empire Shop.

HALF ME ARE:
Christopher Zühlke — Vocals
Christopher Hesse — Guitar
Silvan Petersen — Guitar
Tobias Max Sajons — Bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff — Drums

Half Me Share "Quitter Talk" Video

Half Me made a striking entry into the heavy music world with their debut album SOMA — which blended metal, hardcore, and experimental styles. The powerful riffs and reflective lyrics turned heads and caught ears.

They are back and more heated than ever, following up on the previous single "Concrete Ceiling" with "Quitter Talk."

Losing a battle, fighting a war. On their new single "Quitter Talk," Half Me deal with inner turmoil manifesting in addiction — loud and without compromise.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.

"Half Me have unveiled a monstrous statement of intent" — 8/10 Metal Hammer

"SOMA is how you get attention. Soma is how you make people notice you" — GBHBL

"Extremely well-written, well-produced, and well-performed on every front" — The Soundboard Reviews

PHOTO: Jana Boese

Stream, order SOMA now as CD, limited colored vinyl and exclusive merch options at the Arising Empire Shop.

HALF ME ARE:
Christopher Zühlke — Vocals
Christopher Hesse — Guitar
Julius Jansen — Guitar
Tobias Max Sajons — Bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff — Drums

Half Me Share "Concrete Ceiling" Video

Half Me made a striking entry into the heavy music world with their debut album SOMA — which blended metal, hardcore, and experimental styles. The powerful riffs and reflective lyrics turned heads and caught ears.

Now they are back and more heated than ever with a new video.

"Concrete Ceiling" targets inequality on a worldwide scale. No moralizing, no bullshit, no holding back. It paves the way for a new directive — visceral and raw in words and sound.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.
 

Stream, order SOMA now as CD, limited colored vinyl and exclusive merch options at the Arising Empire Shop.

PHOTO: Jana Boese

HALF ME ARE:
Christopher Zühlke — Vocals
Christopher Hesse — Guitar
Julius Jansen — Guitar
Tobias Max Sajons — Bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff — Drums

Half Me Share "I Am But A Guest In Exile" Video — WATCH

NEW ALBUM SOMA OUT TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 17

"Half Me have unveiled a monstrous statement of intent" — Metal Hammer

HALF ME are one of the newest additions to the Arising Empire roster. Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, this five-piece was founded in October 2018 after the demise of each other's prior bands. Musically, the band blends modern metal and hardcore with '90s, nu-metal vibe. 

Today, Half Me have shared the video for "I Am But A Guest In Exile." Watch it below.

"'I Am But A Guest In Exile' is leading into the final act of the album," the band says. "The fear of being replaced is getting out of hand and delusion is spiraling out of control. The entity that has accompanied them for so long is beginning to force itself onto the protagonist. Has it already taken over? There's no way to determine from the outside... so is it even possible to notice from within? While suffering from sleep withdrawal and schizophrenic episodes, the protagonist is repeating their mantra to stay in control: Don't black out."

The track appears on SOMA, out tomorrow, February 17, via Arising Empire. Get it here.
 
The band's previous single 'Exitwound' (featuring Jack Bergin of Void Of Vision) earned the band a slot on KNOTFEST's "Countdown to Oblivion."

HALF ME ARE:
Christopher Zühlke — Vocals
Christopher Hesse — Guitar
Julius Jansen — Guitar
Tobias Max Sajons — Bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff — Drums

Half Me Share New Video "Ex Negativo" Video

NEW ALBUM SOMA ARRIVES FEBRUARY 17 VIA ARISING EMPIRE

 Half Me have shared the video for their fifth single "Ex Negativo," featuring Marcus Lundqvist of thrown. The track appears on their recently announced album SOMA, set for release on February 17 via Arising Empire.

Watch the video below.

Pre-order the CD, limited color vinyl, and exclusive merch here.

Half Me — guitarists Chris and Julius, vocalist Chris, drummer Max, and bassist Tobias — are one of the newest additions to the Arising Empire roster. In two years time, the band has been self-producing music and videos. 

Musically, the band blends modern metal and hardcore with '90s, nu-metal vibe. 

HALF ME ARE:
Christopher Zühlke — Vocals
Christopher Hesse — Guitar
Julius Jansen — Guitar
Tobias Max Sajons — Bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff — Drums