Texas based metal band Darkness Divided have checked in with the following announcement:
“Today we bring you our video for our new single “Deceiver”. This song was a very different concept for us to write about, and so we feel the need to explain it before you listen. As you may have heard, our album is split into three themes (innocence, contradiction, and reaffirmation). “Deceiver” is in the center of contradiction. This song was written for the people we meet on the road who have been burnt by those who claim to follow God. It was written about people who show only judgement and condemnation to their fellow brothers, causing them to never want to seek a relationship with someone who changed all of our lives, Jesus Christ. It was written by us, imperfect people, not to point the finger, but to bring up a conversation that we’ve had several times with several of you. With so much hate in the world, it’s our job to offset it with love and acceptance of others. It brings me chills to write this on the anniversary of Good Friday, when Jesus was nailed to a tree by people who thought they were doing the right thing but really were condemning someone who only showed love. If you’ve been cast aside by someone, this song is for you. If you’ve been judged by someone, this song is for you. This song is for all of us, and hopefully it’ll encourage us all to be more accepting and loving of each other, no matter where you come from. We love you and we hope you enjoy “Deceiver”.”
“We are stoked to announce we are adding Come and Rest and Death of an Era to our CD Release tour. We have also extended it through May 15th! A few more dates will be announced in between May 1st and 15th, so be on the lookout. See you out there!.” Dates and locations are listed below.
Darkness Divided return after two years of touring with their self-titled sophomore album, set for release on April 22nd, 2016 through Victory Records. A first single ‘Misery’ and music video was released late last month, followed by a behind the scenes video.
About the upcoming album vocalist Gerard Mora says:
“After you’ve lived and gone through adversity, you find out what really is important in life. That’s when you reaffirm some of the things you’ve learned in your youth, though they may have been contradictory (to things) you previously faced in life. This album is about the thought process everyone should take to find truth in their lives. If we don’t question the things we believe, then we don’t really understand why we should believe in them.”
Ready to unleash their modern metallic riffage outside of their home-state borders, Darkness Divided are lined up for dates in Mexico with more to be announced soon.
Darkness Divided‘s heralded debut album “Written In Blood.” which was released in August 2014 through Victory Records.
Our review of “Written In Blood” can be found here.
Track Listing
1. The Point Of No Return
2. Back Breaker
3. A Life That Binds
4. Wake Of the Dead
5. Misery
6. Deceiver
7. From Dust To Stone
8. The Answer
9. Deliverance
10. Mirror Of Death
11. The End Of it All
Pre-order packages for “Darkness Divided” are available now at VictoryMerch.com and include an instant download of ‘Misery’.
Upcoming Shows:
My Enemies & I + DIVISIONS
4/8/2016 – Albuquerque, NM @The Co-Op
4/9/2016 – Mesa, AZ @ The Underground
4/10/2016 – Van Nuys, CA @ White Oak
4/11/2016 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
4/13/2016 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Catalyst Club
4/14/2016 – Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial
Darknes Divided Solo
4/16/2016 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Loading Dock
4/17/2016 – Grand Junction, CO @ Thunderstuck Valley
4/18/2016 – Co Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
4/19/2016 – Denver, CO @ Moon Room
4/21/2016 – Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s
4/22/2016 – San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
4/23/2016 – Lake Charles, LA @ Centerstage
4/24/2016 – Atlanta, GA @ Under The Couch
4/26/2016 – Miami, FL @ Zingular
4/27/2016 – Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
4/28/2016 – Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
4/29/2016 – Florence AL @ The End Theater
4/30/2016 – Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
Come and Rest + Death Of An Era
5/1/2016 – Dayton, OH @ Rockstar Pro Arena
5/3/2016 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock Cafe
5/4/2016 – Toledo, OH @ Realm
5/6/2016 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
5/8/2016 – Florence MA @ American legion
5/11/2016 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry
5/12/2016 – Warren, MI @ The Ritz
5/13/2016 – Chicago, IL @ The Beat Kitchen
5/15/2016 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
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Video below: ‘Deceiver’
Music video for: ‘Misery’