Future Static Release New Single ‘Venenosa’

Following the highly-praised release of their previous single ‘Waves’, Naarm/Melbourne-based alternative-metal band Future Static have today returned with a monumental new cut ‘Venenosa’ – produced by Christopher Vernon (Belle Haven, Deadlights, Windwaker) with additional engineering from Darcy Handley (Terra) and Sam Bianco (Loose End) – alongside a theatrical music video, filmed and directed by Colin Jeffs (Alpha Wolf, Diamond Construct).

‘Venenosa’ explodes with scorching guitars and thunderous drums, while vocalist Amariah Cook’s melodies swell with a distinct blend of seduction and venom. The group’s diverse capacities for salient hooks and stifling passages are cleverly illuminated through brusque production and dynamical flair, piloted by Amariah’s relentless vocal range. Unafraid to be vulnerable while flaunting penetrative intensity, ‘Venenosa’ fittingly compliments Future Static’s breakthrough status.

Alongside the immense single is the mystifying accompanying video. Taking cues from archetypal films such as The Shining and The Evil Dead, and featuring bewildering special effects, the video clip shows the band members being subject to sickening anguish within the confinements of a supposedly possessed hotel. Containing body horror and spectacular aesthetics, the clip skilfully depicts the song’s dark sentiment.

Future Static explain the meaning behind ‘Venenosa’:

“‘Venenosa’ (Spanish for ‘poisonous’) is based on Amariah’s experience of coming to realise that the negative energy surrounding her was in fact due to her own toxic behaviour towards the people who she was supposed to care for. It takes the listener through the very intense journey she took to rid herself of this toxicity that was festering inside the depths of her subconscious, and how she came out the other side full of love and respect for herself and those around her again.”

To support the release of ‘Venenosa’, Future Static will join progressive metal behemoths Circles on a national tour, performing in capital cities such as Naarm/Melbourne, Tardanya/Adelaide, Meanjin/Brisbane, Eora/Sydney and Ngunnawal/Canberra. This comes off the back of appearing at the inaugural Knight and Day Festival as well as the momentous UNIFY Gathering 2022, where they were triple j Unearthed competition winners. Such festival slots have seen the band share the stage with heavyweights Parkway Drive, Polaris, The Amity Affliction, Trophy Eyes, Thornhill and Yours Truly, while further scoring tour support slots with Caligula’s Horse, RedHook, Windwaker, Pridelands, Bloom and Casey (UK).

Since signing to Wild Things Music Group and Destroy All Lines, Future Static have seen themselves impelled with significant gains and incredible openings. Previous single ‘Waves’ elevated the group with resounding tastemaker support from Spotify, Apple Music, triple j, Double J, Triple M Hard ‘N Heavy, Distorted Sound (UK), Broadway World (USA), MANIACS, Hysteria Magazine, Music Feeds, HEAVY Mag and Wall of Sound. The release led to the band becoming triple j Unearthed Feature Artist as well as Kerrang! Radio Feature Artist Of The Week (UK), and the accompanying music video was added to rotation on ABC’s rage.

‘Venenosa’ is a virulent taste of what’s to come from Future Static, who are currently planning their debut album release for 2023.

‘Venenosa’ will be available worldwide on Wednesday, July 20, via Wild Things Records

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