\nAbout September Mourning:<\/p>\n
September Mourning occupy two worlds. In the \u201creal world,\u201d the cinematic Los Angeles heavy alternative quintet\u2014September [vocals], Riven [guitar], Wraith [guitar], Shadou [bass], and Stitch [drums]\u2014swiftly cemented themselves among rock\u2019s rising vanguard upon emerging in 2015 with acclaim from Nerdist, AXS, Revolver Magazine, Loudwire, New Noise Magazine, and many others in addition to tours alongside the likes of Marilyn Manson, Otep, Avatar, and more. In the fictional world of their 2016 Sumerian Records full-length debut Volume II and Top Cow Productions [Witchblade, The Darkness] graphic novel series, the frontwoman stands out as a human-reaper hybrid narrowly saving pure souls from the insatiable appetite of Fate. This empowering escape encompasses music, art, visuals, and an immersive literary companion. She might just be the heroine rock needed all along\u2026<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to create an inviting and welcoming universe,\u201d exclaims September. \u201cWhen you listen to us, you\u2019re transported to another realm and become a part of the story.\u201d<\/p>\n
That story unfolds over the course of Volume II. Produced by Sahaj Ticotin [Sevendust, Ill Ni\u00f1o] and Howard Benson [My Chemical Romance, Skillet] and recorded throughout 2015, the album\u2019s twelve tracks weave together a nail-biting narrative that follows September as she \u201cswaps souls\u201d and defies Fate. Dialogue from the graphic novel punctuates the rapturous union of robust guitars, sweeping orchestral electronics, and her hypnotic and hard-hitting delivery.<\/p>\n
Picture Marilyn Manson-size theatrics, gorgeous heaviness a la Muse, and a big screen-worthy scope for a snapshot of what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are so many flavors in these songs,\u201d she goes on. \u201cIt\u2019s hard rock with huge addictive choruses. Volume II comprises a bunch of different media pieces. It\u2019s a musical adaptation of the storyline.\u201d<\/p>\n
The single \u201c20 Below\u201d begins with a rallying chant, percussive handclaps, and booming drums before her voice enchants with a siren\u2019s swell.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the end of the second comic issue, there\u2019s a storyline about a girl who was killed by her boyfriend,\u201d she explains. \u201cI tend to write a lot about the cycle of abuse because I\u2019ve been privy to such cycles throughout my life. That cycle is a weird germ that spreads from generation to generation. The song is about reaching that point where you\u2019ve had enough, so you stand up for yourself. Even though it happens in the comic book, it\u2019s something I drew on personal events for.\u201d<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, \u201cEye of the Storm\u201d trudges ahead on a sinewy guitar and unshakable refrain. Its music video merges animation and performance and quickly racked up 100,000 views in less than a month\u2019s time. \u201cThe song is about September Mourning the character,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s her journey of trying to help rescue good but often damaged souls and bring them into the fold so they realize they\u2019re never really alone. It\u2019s uplifting.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the other end of the spectrum, \u201cSkin and Bones\u201d pairs a stomping groove with another engaging melody. \u201cThe song is about self awareness and personal strength against those who bully or negatively affect you. People often judge you by the way you look, and they don\u2019t take the time to find out who you are. When that type of negativity beats you down psychologically to the point your ego is severely wounded, it\u2019s really hard to fight back. This song is very much about being strong enough within the core of who you are so that those things can never affect you.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a result of this honesty, September Mourning continues to attract fans to its legion of supporters fondly dubbed, \u201cThe Children of Fate.\u201d That army helped fund a successful Kickstarter campaign to launch the graphic novel and religiously follows the band. The message in Volume II benefits \u201cThe Children of Fate\u201d the most.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope fans can empower themselves,\u201d September leaves off. \u201cIt\u2019s all about empowerment. I want to transfer the power I found to survive what I\u2019ve gone through. I want them to feel like they can conquer anything when they listen to us or read the comic. This is for them. It was supported by them. It gets stronger because they\u2019re a part of this world.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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