Austin-based Mexican Stoner Rockers Demons My Friends will release their second single “We Are The Resistance” on Nov. 25, following the overwhelmingly positive response of their debut single, “Bring The Night“, which came out in September. Their full debut album is expected in Spring 2023.
A fine concoction of fuzzed-out riffage, sad interludes and creepy and hypnotic vocals, Demons My Friends‘ new single “We Are The Resistance” is a song of hope in times of despair. Inspired by the ongoing illegal and unjust invasion of Ukraine, this song fits just right between Fu Manchu‘s Heavy fuzzed out guitar tones and the dark ambiance of Swedish Melodic Metal masters Katatonia.
Listen to the new single “We Are The Resistance” through the Soundcloud player below:
Pre-save the track on streaming platforms here: https://demonsmyfriends.lnk.to/We-Are-The-Resistance
The new single “We Are The Resistance” was written on the spot at Red Nova Ranch in March 2022, after guitarist and vocalist Pablo Anton had just performed at SXSW‘s Stoner and Doom Metal showcase Stoner Jam with his other band Fellowcraft. Neither of the band members had been able to tour or play any shows with their other projects since early 2020 (aside from a couple of single shows in late 2021 in New York City and Mexico City), and they also separately had to battle mental health issues during the lockdowns. The opportunity to meet again in Austin after so long was cathartic, and after sharing some of their personal struggles over beers, the three musicians decided to embark on a new musical project together that would be born precisely from those bad experiences, with the purpose of putting out into the world a message that is very needed during these difficult times. “We are not alone. We are all collectively feeling the same sense of despair and loneliness… and if we are all feeling it together, then there is a way we can build ‘community’ by being open about it.” The three-day session at Red Nova Ranch, which was recorded and produced by Jeff Henson (Phil Anselmo, Spirit Adrift, Duel, Greenbeard) and mastered by Alberto de Icaza, reaped three new songs that will serve as the first three singles of the band’s debut full-length album, set to be released in the Spring of 2023.
A promotional video for “We Are The Resistance,” which was shot at the Mexico Metal Fest VI in Monterrey on September 24 (where Demons My Friends performed alongside WASP, Jinjer, Coroner, Mayhem and Nervosa, among others), will also premier on November 30 to accompany the release of the single. The band is currently in the studio finishing the final touch-ups for their debut album, and is also planning a promotional tour in the US and Mexico for the Spring of 2023.
Demons My Friends – Second single “We Are the Resistance” Out on November 25 on all streaming platforms.
Demons My Friends is a Mexican Stoner/Doom Metal trio based in Austin TX. The band is comprised by members of Fellowcraft (Washington, DC) and the well-known Mexican Metal band QBO (who were nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in 2003), and was born during an impromptu recording session at SXSW 2022. The concept of the band explores the inner journey its members have embarked on since the onset of the COVID pandemic, confronting inner demons and battling anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and rage, while teaching themselves how to turn these demons into their “friends.” Hence the name of the band. Sonic influences for this project include Monolord, King Buffalo, Katatonia and Sentenced, among others. “We Are The Resistance” is the second single from their upcoming debut album, to be released in early 2023. The track was produced and mixed by Jeff Henson (Duel, Greenbeard, Spirit Adrift) and mastered by Alberto de Icaza.
Lineup:
Pablo Anton / Vocals & Guitars
Lu Salinas / Vocals & Bass
Tarro / Drums