We’re pleased to bring you the premiere of The Weight Of Atlas’ new music video for their song “The Art Of Letting Go” (watch it below). The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album, which is scheduled to be released later this year.
The Weight Of Atlasvocalist/guitarist Gavin Duncan comments on the song:
“‘The Art of Letting Go’ was written at a particularly troubled time in my life. I was essentially going through a period of existential crisis. I was dealing with the breakdown of a serious relationship, my career was non-existent and in general I wasn’t where I wanted to be in my life. I felt trapped that I had become stagnant, that wasn’t moving forward in life. I didn’t want this to become a song drenched in self-pity or written with a woe is me attitude.
The message of this song is essentially one of hope. It’s about realising that [there’s hope] whatever the circumstance you find yourself in, be it a career, relationship or any other aspect of your life. In my experience, it was easy to accept thing for how they were, that it wasn’t in my power to change anything. I think that’s a really dangerous thing. The reality is that change doesn’t have to come in the form of a miracle it’s something you can do in the moment but it requires a strong resolve. That’s what this song is to me.”
About the band:
Scottish metalcore outfit The Weight Of Atlas are a talented post-hardcore quartet who deliver monstrous riffs, contagious refrains, and ambient interludes that are framed with orchestral nuances. The inventive riff slingers, offering a unique and diverse take on the metalcore label, tower over the pack, possessing an astute ability to adeptly fuse and combine genres. The band extract influence from a host of areas, from the ferocity of Devil Wears Prada and the shimmering atmospherics and potency of Deftones, through to the guile of Underoath.
In 2015, USA label We Are Triumphant snapped up the band and released their debut EP, Reflections. The release announced their arrival and garnered much critical praise, as well as shaping a hugely active fan base that genuinely supports and interacts with the band. The Weight Of Atlas have worked tirelessly to support the EP on the road, where crowds are consistently blown away by their sheer intensity and raw power.
“The Art Of Letting Go” is a powerful statement and charts the band’s maturity and growth. With UK and EU touring penned for the latter part of the year, 2017 will see the band breakout.
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