LEAGUE OF DISTORTION - Galvanize

Modern metal force LEAGUE OF DISTORTION make a ferocious statement with their second
album, Galvanize, set for release via Napalm Records on October 25, 2024. Two years ago,
the band entered the scene with their bombastic self-titled debut album, delivering a fresh
sound and unique style that interprets modern metal in a creative way. Their most
successful song, "Wolf or Lamb', reached over 1 million streams and beyond this, they
demonstrated their raging live performance at major festivals like Metalfest, Rock Harz,
Baltic Open Air, Castle Rock and delivered an absolute kick-ass show at Summer Breeze in
2023. In addition, various stages were taken by storm as support for German stadium rockers
Kissin’ Dynamite, metalcore heroes Caliban on their German tour and the legendary Kamelot
on their European tour. The band is formed by talented vocalist Anna 'Ace' Brunner (Exit
Eden) and exceptional guitarist Jim 'Arro' Müller (Kissin’ Dynamite), and together with the
strong and steady beats of drummer Tino 'Aeon' Calmbach and edgy rhythm of bassist
Felix 'Ax' Rehmann, the quartet is ready to add to their successes with their newest
onslaught! Starting off, the brute title track sets the tone for this relentless album, as an
electronic intro is followed by a stomping verse. This soon melds with a blasting chorus and
catchy melody, as Ace’s forceful vocals unleash her power and incredible skills. Followed by
the former standalone single "My Hate Will Go On' alongside an official music video, the
intense track is a raw onslaught embodying everything LEAGUE OF DISTORTION stands for -
sincerity, honesty and incredible power - topped by hard beats and bludgeoning guitar riffs!
Interchanging and irresistible, soft and aggressive vocals fire with emotion, reflecting Ace’s
inner 'hate' that can no longer be contained. The indisputable center of the music is her
voice, as the quartet bleeds the essence of LEAGUE OF DISTORTION into the track - bravely
reflecting on the painful, dark parts of life. But instead of falling deeper into despair, the
musical force turns darkness into relentless power, taking these obstacles head on. The
band also reflects this energy on tracks like 'Chainsaw', which convinces with a hymn-like
chorus. With intense and empowering tracks like the aggressive and forward stomping 'My
Enemy' and 'Suck My Blood', the band is self-assured with lyrics reflecting toxic
relationships and defending against an oppressor. Thematically similar, speeding 'The
Crown' further impresses with incredible synthesizers evoking invincibility. Another standout
track is 'In our DNA', featuring guest genre-mates Cypecore, which addresses the longstanding
debate of nature vs. nurture and is underlined by stunning male and female vocal
lines. This potent combination can also be found on 'Crucify Me', which bribes with a
stomping rhythm. Musically, the band doesn’t shy away from crossing genre-boundaries,
proven on tracks like 'What's Wrong With Her?', which deals with the theme of envy and
competitive behavior among women. The song boasts a reggae inspired intro before
bursting into an intense modern metal wall of sound with electronic elements and rap-like
vocals. Similarly, genre-fusing is 'Anti-Hero', with rap and hip hop-beats in the verses that
build up to a hymnic metal chorus. Galvanize is like a brutal thunderstorm of unbound
energy, guiding the listener into eternal darkness while still shining with the bright, lightninglike
energy that lies within. The quartet proves they’re a perfect modern metal match,
combining creative performance, composition, provocation and pure emotion. It’s clear that
this album is only the beginning of an untamable modern metal storm!

Vinyl release of League Of Distortion - Galvanize. Released through NAPALM RECORDS and available on LP.