Led by 2 Shadows frontman Glen Clarke, Ungothly Places are a Vancouver, Canada-based metalcore band who have released their first single and video ‘No Shadows’ on Rock Shop Records.
Produced by and featuring The Veer Union’s Crispin Earl, the song blends modern metalcore with gothic atmosphere, down-tuned guitars, electronic elements and melodic hooks.
“‘No Shadows’ is about betrayal in its most raw reactionary form,” said Clarke. “It’s full of emotion and was written in the heat of the moment following a deeply personal experience. Shortly after returning from tour in 2024, I gathered my touring musicians, and we wrote our first ever song together. It came together super quickly and eventually grew into a collaboration with some of my closest friends, including members of The Veer Union.
“Despite being such an aggressive song, I have incredibly fond memories of making it. There was so much laughter, camaraderie, and catharsis throughout the process. When I hear the song now, I don’t think about the betrayal anymore. I think about my friends and the amazing experience we shared bringing so many talented musicians together. Something that began in anger and frustration ultimately became a celebration of friendship and creativity.”
Ungothly Places was spawned from the viral Goths in Ungothly Places series, which has reached millions of viewers across social media. The project brings the world behind those videos into the music itself, combining dark visual storytelling, goth culture, heavy music and humour into one identity.
Musically, it all sits somewhere between the worlds of metal, industrial and dark alternative music.
The video for ‘No Shadows’ was filmed at Rock Shop Records / Ear Art Music Studios in Vancouver, and produced by Clarke, The Veer Union’s Ryan Ramsdell and Julien Bouffard.
“Making this video was one of the coolest experiences ever. We brought together musicians and friends I’ve worked with throughout my career, many of whom hadn’t been in the same room since touring together in 2022. Some longtime collaborators even met in person for the first time,” Clarke explained.
He continued: “It was a very live, off-the-floor experience. We all got together, played the song, and had an incredible time reconnecting. The energy was overwhelmingly positive, which is funny considering how aggressive the music is. After such a wholesome gathering of friends, we figured the only thing missing was some graveyard footage to darken things up a little!”
The band will release their first full-length album in spring 2027, followed by a North American tour in support of the record. While performing live, Ungothly Places will bring both new material and songs from the 2 Shadows catalogue to the stage, bridging the history of the old project with the beginning of this new one.
