Empyre release the first single "Too Little Too Late", from their debut album "Self Aware". Which is released on the 8th July 2019.
The single is a perfect preview of EMPYRE’s distinctive sonic domain: solid and thick rhythms; bold, heavy riffs, stained with a hint of blues reminiscences; sharp lyrics sung by front-man Henrik with flawless intensity, passion and a touch of sorrow. Hailing from Northampton, the atmospheric rock four-piece is ready to present a truly accomplished first record. Filled with no fillers, “Self Aware” is a collection of 11 outstanding tracks, in which each song individually showcases a band with skillful songwriting and a bold sound.
Every song on this album has its own personality, and an underlining and unifying soundscape ties all the tracks together, fusing the roots of the style's tradition with a unique musical edge, creating a distinctive, dark and introspective rock. From the gritty opener “My Bad” to the heavier and more intense “New Republic”; from the dramatic “Too Close” to the more upbeat “Drive”; from the hard-hitting “Too Little Too Late” to the atmospheric and epic “Homegrown”; each track is lyrically engaging and displays an unapologetic unique sound.
The band comments: “We feel we have encapsulated the essence of Empyre in its present guise in eleven tracks. Subtlety to anthemic. Lyrically ‘Self-Aware’ is an album with a dark tone, however the tracks conceal positive messages. Musically we try to hit a point between a soulful, melodic tone, whilst keeping it heavy enough to shake the foundations now and then. We’d describe it as a combination of gritty, sometimes haunting vocals with captivating guitar hooks and solos.”
Formed in 2016, Empyre saw a successful 2018, playing the international HRH Festival – Road To Ibiza and capturing the attention of BBC Introducing, which described the band’s sound as “triumphant, chest beating rock”. Empyre also performed a session for the renowned ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris’ - Under The Apple Tree Sessions”, a privilege usually reserved exclusively for country acts.
Check out "Too Little Too Late"
Ahead of the album release, Empyre performed two stand-alone shows in March, before embarking on a full UK rotating headline tour in May, with English rockers Ryders Creed and The Rocket Dolls.
RPM Takover UK Tour Dates :-
Fri 03 May Yardbirds, Grimsby
Sat 04 May Hammer & Anvil, Birmingham - RPM Takeover Tour Sun 05 May King Billy Rock Bar, Northampton
Fri 10th May Iron Road Bar 57, Pershore
Fri 17th May Redrum, Stafford
Sat 18th May The Live Rooms, Chester
Fri 7th Jun Waterloo, Blackpool
Sat 8th Jun Bannermans, Edinburgh
Empyre is:
Henrik Steenholdt - vocals & rhythm guitar
Did Coles - lead guitar
Grant Hockley - bass
Elliot Bale - drums
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