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Posted on October 22nd 2026, 1:42pm

Following their spectacular collaboration with SKINDRED‘s Benji Webbe on “More Of Us (Than There Are Of Them),” British alt-metal outfit DEFENCESreturn with their striking new single, “Death Of A Dream.” The track explores the bittersweet grief of relinquishing an old vision for the future, celebrating the liberation that comes with stepping fully into your own power.

”Sometimes you have to allow an old dream to die to make space for a life that actually feels like yours,” explains vocalist Cherry Duesbury.

Blending the band’s signature melodic catchiness with nu metal and EDM influences, “Death Of A Dream” lands squarely in the realm of Spiritbox, The Plot In You, and Bad Omens. The single perfectly sets the stage for DEFENCES as they prepare for their upcoming UK tour alongside Future Palace this autumn, with a European run already in the works for 2027.

Watch the video for “Death Of A Dream” here.

Stream the single here.

Singer Cherry Duesbury on the theme of the song: ”’DEATH OF A DREAM’ is the product of laying some of my deepest desires and wishes to rest. It’s all about the difference between subconsciously leaving a dream behind and fully accepting that the path has closed, which is made exponentially harder when what you’re leaving behind is a future you once believed you wanted above all else. While there is real grief in that realization, the whole point of this song is that self-actualization is a violent, destructive act that is necessary to allow the creation of a new life from the ashes of an old one.

“The writing process for ‘DEATH OF A DREAM’ almost felt supernatural in how quickly and clearly the lyrics came to me, which is fitting given it was written on the summer solstice! ‘I get to decide how I wanna show up’ was the first line I wrote and it wasn’t just a hook, it was the thought the entire song grew from. It was almost as if my future self was telling me what I needed to hear in that moment following a total upheaval in my life and the birth of a new chapter. It was a refreshing change to stop thinking about how I reach self-acceptance and instead to start enjoying the fact that I had already achieved it. This whole song feels like a future version of myself telling me to stop searching for absolution, to choose myself, take up space and step into who I am. I can hear that voice telling me: ”You’re already here, so start acting like it!’”

Known for their eclectic blend of synth-heavy melodies and crushing riffs, fronted by the distinctive tones of singer Cherry Duesbury, DEFENCES have taken modern metalcore to the next level. Across a decade, two EPs, and three LPs, themes of introspection, self-reflection, and inner strength remain front and center — delivering self-acceptance-core at its finest.

The British group has built a formidable live reputation across the UK and Europe, sharing stages with RØRY, FUTURE PALACE, TRASH BOAT, and REDHOOK alongside selling out their own headline shows and landing major festival slots. With over 15 million streams to date and features across flagship streaming playlists, DEFENCES continue their steady rise.

DEFENCES LIVE:
SUPPORTING FUTURE PALACE:
11/4 — London, UK —The Garage
11/5 — Manchester, UK — Academy
116 — Glasgow, UK — Slay
11/7 —Leeds, UK — Key Club

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DEFENCES ARE:
Cherry Duesbury — Vocals
William Young — Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot — Guitar
Kyle Parke — Drums

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Remedy are pleased to announce that rising German Sleaze Rock band Gun Called Britney will join them as special guests for the December dates of the “Messing Up Our Legacy Tour – Europe 2026/2027”. The Hamburg-based band will open for Remedy across Germany and Belgium from December 7 to 11, appearing at the shows in […]

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Following up their 2026 European tour that saw seven of their solo headline shows sell out across nine countries and thirteen performances, Japan’s BROKEN BY THE SCREAM continues their rapid ascent with their latest single, “Parallel Universe,” out on Metal Blade Records.

Featuring the band’s dynamic four-vocalist lineup of Tsubaki Nanaougi, Shizuku Mikogami, Yayoi Takayashiki, and Io Nozukidaira, the new track sees the group further pushing their unique blend of soaring melodies, vicious screams and punishing metallic aggression.

The band comments, “Just as the truth of heliocentrism once overturned a world where geocentrism was considered common sense, falling in love can completely transform a life that once revolved around oneself. ‘What if I had done things differently?’ ‘What if I had chosen another path?’ As we struggle, hesitate, and make choices among countless possibilities, each decision leads us toward a different future. ‘Parallel Universe’ is a song about love, choice, and the different worlds that may unfold beyond them.”

Watch BROKEN BY THE SCREAM‘s “Parallel Universe” video HERE

“Parallel Universe” follows the band’s first release for Metal Blade Records, “花鏑[HANAKABURA]” [streaming HERE] and arrives after a hugely successful European and UK tour that saw BROKEN BY THE SCREAM perform to predominantly sold-out venues across the continent. The tour culminated in a massive performance at Wacken Open Air, where the band took the Louder Stage – one of the festival’s main stages – and delivered their explosive live show to a huge audience.

With their boundary-pushing sound, four-vocalist attack and increasingly powerful live presence, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most distinctive and exciting acts in modern heavy music. “Parallel Universe” marks the next chapter in that ascent.

2027 tour dates being announced very soon!

BROKEN BY THE SCREAM is:
Tsubaki Nanaougi – vocals
Shizuku Mikogami – vocals
Yayoi Takayashiki – vocals
Io Nozukidaira – vocals

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