Concurrent with their UK tour, Conquer Divide has a new single out in ‘Bad Dreams’, thatfeatures Michigan metalcore act Of Virtue.
The song is said to combine Conquer Divide’s ability to mix luscious and captivating vocals and hooks with their crushing intensity, both musically and lyrically, on this introspective slab of inner turmoil, that is complemented by Of Virtue’s vocalists Tyler Ennis and Damon Tate’s melodic turned raging contributions.
Talking about the personal tones of the song, guitarist Izzy Johnson said, “We are stoked to bring the next era of Conquer Divide with our new song ‘Bad Dreams’ featuring Of Virtue. Lyrically it touches on the feeling of wanting nothing more than to succeed but being sabotaged by your own thoughts. Analysis paralysis is real and creates cycles that sometimes feel unbreakable, something that we have all individually experienced. Just like our other songs ‘Paralyzed’, ‘Pressure’ and ‘N E W H E A V E N’ (that also have introspective themes), we hope this song is something our listeners can relate to and find comfort in. Big thanks to the guys in Of Virtue who made the song come alive, we are blessed to create music alongside such talent.”
Of Virtue’s Tyler Ennis also added, “I’ve been a fan of Conquer Divide ever since I heard ‘Messy’. It’s an absolute honour being asked to bring both our bands together on their newest single and we’re excited for it to finally be released!”
Conquer Divide recently had two recordings that are having wide success at the US Active Rock format. First, a new version of the band’s hit ‘Paralyzed’ (featuring Attack Attack!); that became the band’s first entry on the Billboard charts, and re-release of alt-rockers 10 Years hit ‘The Optimist’ that featured Conquer Divide’s Kia, ahead of the two bands touring the US together in October last year.
Check out the video for ‘Bad Dreams’ below, and for more about Conquer Divide here at RAMzine, click here. With live UK dates through to February before they cross over to tour Europe, tickets are available here.
