AVALANCHE EFFECT

track-list:
Manipulating Sky
Undergrowth
Afterlife
Hold It Together
Elysium

music by Oliver Viert & Avalanche Effect
lyrics by Oliver Viert & Jannick Pohlmann
produced, mixed & mastered by Timo Bonner at Mega Blaster Recordings

Avalanche Effect are:
Benedikt Weißkopf – clean vocals
Nils Hildebrandt – guttural vocals
Oliver Viert – guitar, Backing vocals
Florian Franzen – guitar
Tom Englert – bass
Daniel Heuken – drums

Avalanche Effect released their new single and music video ‘Elysium’ alongside their EP ‘Of Wired Hearts & Artificial Prophecies’.
Renowned for their relentless evolution both artistically and personally, the band’s essence remains steadfast:
Growth through transformation.
‘Elysium’ immerses listeners in a realm where the lines between humanity and machinery blur.
It narrates the quest of an artificial being for identity and acceptance, urging an embrace of diversity and the unique.
Guitarist Olli characterizes ‘Elysium’ as
“the culmination of a profound journey into ourselves”,
a homage to their late friend and drummer Jannick.
The EP ‘Of Wired Hearts & Artificial Prophecies’ features a compelling five-track collection.
Bolstered by over 850,000 streams of their hit ‘Inner Strife’ and significant live performances, including headlining appearances, Avalanche Effect is on an upward trajectory.
Anticipate an emotive expedition commencing with ‘Elysium’ and the band’s latest EP.
Earlier on they have released single/video ‘Hold It Together’.
A song that not only impresses with powerful melodies but also carries a special meaning.
‘Hold It Together’ reflects in a poignant way the thoughts and feelings after the loss of a loved one.
The question of how to move on and how to help others is at the heart of this song.
It is especially moving that some passages of the song were written by the deceased drummer Jannick Pohlmann.
What’s next, and how do I act to help others?
Thus ‘Hold It Together’ becomes a touching tribute to the talented musician and friend.
The band channels their pain of parting while continuing Jannick’s legacy in their music.
Guitarist Olli commented on the song,
“With ‘Hold It Together’ we are releasing a song after a long time with an intense emotional level, especially as a ballad. Our singer Bene, in particular, shows his full potential and ability here. That’s why this song is especially for those Avalanche Effect fans who like our quieter side. The fact that we can keep Jannick present one more time through his own phrases gives the song a very unique but beautiful meaning.”
Rooted in Alternative Metalcore, the band from Münster fuses Bene’s distinct clean vocals with Nils’s powerful guttural tones of shouter Nils.
Their music defies conventional boundaries, melding rap, blast beats, and grandiose choirs.
Their lyrics resonate with themes of self-doubt and personal-emotional struggles, offering solace and potential answers to listeners.
In addition to their achievements, Avalanche Effect has shared the stage with prominent acts such as Landmvrks, Imminence, and Siamese, showcasing their versatility.