Photo Credit: Defocus
German metalcore quartet Defocus have released a video for their new single ‘Thought of a Vision’, working closely with visual designer Robin Schmidtke. The track is the second single from their forthcoming debut album In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same, due for release on 2nd July 2021 via Arising Empire.
‘Thought of a Vision’s driving force and impulsive mood not only makes it the perfect single, but a fitting opening track on Defocus‘ upcoming debut album. Lyrically, ‘Thought of a Vision’ explores the controversy of technological progress, which is catching up with humanity more and more.
Check out the video for ‘Thought of a Vision’ here: https://youtu.be/6Qzn3Pf2gYo
Vocalist Simon Müller comments:
“During the songwriting process it was already pretty clear to all of us that ‘Thought of a Vision’ would be the perfect album opener, with its driving and impulsive style and that’s how it turned out in the end. At the same time, the song probably reflects the sound of Defocus the best, which is also the reason why we chose ‘Thought of a Vision’ as the next single.”
Stream/purchase ‘Thought of a Vision’ here: https://Defocus.lnk.to/thoughtofavision
Pre-order In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same here: https://defocus.lnk.to/intheeyeofdeath
Founded by Simon Müller, Jeffrey Uhlmann, Jonas Mahler and Marcel “Bambam” Heberling, Defocus spent time making music together before coming to light in early 2019, instantly proving their worth in the scene with their energetic live shows.
Faced with the global COVID-19 pandemic, Defocus got to work on their upcoming record through extensive late-night online sessions, allowing every member to contribute their individual ideas and emotions.
Guitarist Jeffrey Uhlmann comments:
“I remember that when we started to write all this material, everyone was on the same page from the beginning and we knew exactly which direction we wanted to go, but at the same time everyone took inspiration from different sources. Seeing all this material finally come together in the end makes me super happy, because the writing process and everything around it really defined who we are as a band and resulted in a pure milestone everyone in the band can 100% identify with.”
The quartet recorded the tracks remotely from home, before they were mixed and mastered by Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) from Sawdust Recordings, who truly captured their crushing and impulsive take on modern metalcore.
Now, Defocus enter the metal scene with a record full of heavy, low-tuned guitars and driving rhythms, paired with dark and ambient melodies, creating a melancholic atmosphere for their thrilling sound. A deep-dive into the world we are living in and how we are all affected by it, In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same is a punishing album deserving of your attention.
Defocus are:
Simon Müller | Vocals
Jeffrey Uhlmann | Guitar
Marcel “Bambam” Heberling | Bass
Jonas Mahler | Drums
For more information:
http://defocusband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/defocus/
https://www.instagram.com/defocus.band/
In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same tracklisting:
1. Thought of a Vision
2. In Our Heads
3. Immerse Me
4. Common Grave
5. Tides (Interlude)
6. Diverge (Feat. Tom Brümmer)
7. Can You See Me?
8. Disease
9. Shelter