Washington, D.C. based Progressive Rock/Metal band Wings Denied published the official video for the track “Saudade” taken from upcoming album “Just the Basics” due out on September 20, 2024. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
Wings Denied emerged from the melting pot of Washington, D.C., swiftly making their mark with a unique blend of diverse influences, threading a fine line between Metal and Alternative Rock. Drawing Atmospheric elements from Deftones, Grungy and Blues-filled vocals reminiscent of Alice in Chains and the Experimental edge of Progressive Rock champions of the ’70s, the band has recently emerged from a brief hiatus.
Fate brought together four students who, despite hailing from different cities and even countries, found themselves living in the same dormitory. Just three months after becoming a cohesive united Wings Denied self-released their debut EP, “Awake,” which garnered over two thousand downloads within the first twenty-four hours. This unexpected accomplishment provided the encouragement to set off on a journey that gave them a taste for basement shows, debauchery, and sleeping on kitchen floors across the USA and, as of recent, on festival grounds all across Europe and UK.
Honing their craft on the road and touring constantly, in 2014 the band released their first full-length LP, “Mirrors for a Prince.” The record remained in Bandcamp’s metal “Top 10 Chart” for several weeks while Wings Denied embarked on a two-month national headlining summer tour and a three-week winter tour supporting the album.
The release of the “Voyager” EP in 2016 showcased the band’s evolving sound across five compelling tracks. The following years were marked by relentless touring, including nationwide support for Native Construct (Metal Blade) and The Convalescence (Unique Leader), along with several headlining tours.
In 2019, Wings Denied made their European debut, performing on the mainstage at Euroblast Festival and touring extensively across the continent. Through their extensive touring, Wings Denied began crafting a new record, enlisting renowned producer Joel Hamilton (Highly Suspect, Bonobo) to bring their genre-defying vision to life. Tracked in 2018, the newest album sat in the drawers as the band battled the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, Wings Denied picked up where they left off, releasing the critically acclaimed single “Plastic Tears” in 2022, which was featured on the in-game radio of Fortnite.
Following an appearance at the 2022 UK Tech Fest, Wings Denied steadily released singles, including “Black Legend” (2022), “Pariah” (2023) and “Saudade” (2024). These tracks build anticipation for their forthcoming album, “Just The Basics,” set for release in September 2024. This record takes a bold, non-traditional approach to progressive music, featuring nine unique songs across nine different genres, reflecting the band’s ever-changing musical interests, and desire to create art outside of traditional genre labels.
Pre-Order the album on Bandcamp: https://wingsdenied.bandcamp.com/album/just-the-basics
Tracklist:
01. Plastic Tears
02. Black Legend
03. Pariah
04. Lost in It All
05. Lifebroker
06. Saudade
07. Mr. Nice Guy
08. Traces
09. Children of Tomorrow
Lineup:
Luka Kerecin / Vocals
Zach Dresher / Guitars
Wes Good / Bass
Alec Kossoff / Drums
