Hailing from California’s high desert, the twin-sister-fronted power trio Flames of Durga have a reputation for heavy riffs and emotional intensity. Formed by the sisters Cecilia and Beth Romero after surviving a near-fatal car crash, the band is their excuse to live life to its fullest. Rounded out by drummer Nate Million, the trio’s influences range from The Kills to Black Sabbath to Nirvana to L7. Their 2023 self-titled debut, recorded at Rancho de la Luna with Dave Catching (Queens of the Stone Age, Mojave Lords), established the band and their reputation, and now they’re back with a new single called “Spirit Guide” and plans for a new album soon.
“What I love most about ‘Spirit Guide’ are the powerful lyrics and dynamic harmonies,” explains Flames of Durga’s Cecilia Romero. I love how it starts with restraint before diving into full-on rock ’n’ roll revelry. Recording with Alex Newport was pure magic—from writing new lyrics in the studio to capturing the final vocal in a single take. It’s a song about moving through darkness and calling on something greater to guide you through. I also had a ton of fun creating the art for this single and some of the visuals for the animation—a collaboration with our good friend Michael Wielock.”
“Spirit Guide was written when my sister and I were going through a very challenging time,” adds Cecilia’s sister Beth. “Its lyrics call out to a higher power in a humble, prayerful way, centered on surrendering to the divine timing of things. Little did we know that our most challenging year yet was approaching with the passing of our father, Michael White Feather Romero, in November 2024. He loved the song when we shared the recording, and now he is truly one of our spirit guides, giving this song a whole new significance. ‘Spirit Guide’ is dedicated to our father.”
Check out the track below.
Next month you can check out Flames of Durga at SS Surrender alongside Coheed & Cambria, L.S. Dunes, The Dear Hunter, Foxing, Pool Kids, and more.
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