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Roel Verscheure

Defences explore the pain and power of ‘Metamorphosis’ on their new single

Alternative Metal

Defences – Your new favourite Alternative Metal band. Known for their eclectic mix of synth-heavy melodies and crushing riffs, fronted by the sultry and androgynous tones of singer Cherry Duesbury, Defences have taken what we’ve all come to love about metalcore to the next level. Over 10 years, 2 EPs and 3 LPs, the underlying theme of the necessity for introspection, self-reflection and finding your inner strength bears strong. Self-acceptance-core at its finest.

The band from Hertfordshire, UK, returns with their new single ‘Metamorphosis’ – a motivational reminder to keep going, a reminder that you get to write your own story, and sometimes that can mean burning everything down to start over. In the wake of the single’s release, Defences will tour the UK with Mason Hill, perform at summer festivals in the UK and EU, and support Future Palace on their UK run in November.

Stream the single here: 
https://defences.lnk.to/metamorphosis

“‘Metamorphosis’ is all about transformation, and surrendering to it,” comment Defences. “We are evolutionary beings, constantly growing and adapting to the different paths life takes us down. Constantly saying goodbye to old versions of ourselves. It can be painful, uncomfortable and terrifying, even when we know it’s meant for us. This song is a motivational reminder to keep going, a reminder that you get to write your own story, and sometimes that can mean burning everything down to start over.”

Defences have completed numerous tours across the UK and EU with several sold-out headline shows, not to mention numerous festival appearances, including Download, Takedown, Turbulence and Burn It Down. They have already achieved more than 15 million streams with their releases and have been featured on some of the biggest streaming playlists.

Following the single release, Defences embark on an extensive UK & European tour. 

DEFENCES live:
18.03. UK, Bristol – Exchange /w Mason Hill
19.03. UK, London – Underworld /w Mason Hill
20.03. UK, Wolverhampton – KK’s Steel Mill /w Mason Hill (sold out)
22.03. UK, Glasgow – Garage /w Mason Hill
01.05. UK, High Wycombe – Phoenix Fest
25.07. DE, Aachen – RodaRock Festival
16.08. UK, Birmingham – Sanctum Metal Fest 
22.08. UK, Newport – Royal Riot Festival
25.09. UK, Brighton – Heavy Foundation Fundraiser
04.11. UK, London – The Garage /w Future Palace
05.11. UK, Manchester – Academy 3 /w Future Palace
06.11. UK, Glasgow – Slay /w Future Palace
07.11. UK, Leeds – Key Club /w Future Palace

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18/03/2026/0 Comments/by Roel Verscheure
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