Distorted Sound – "This is an impressive album that OF VIRTUE should be proud of." 9/10
Powerplay – "It is fresh and exciting for the genre." 8/10
Prog Space – "a band to watch out for in the future." 8/10
Musipedia of Metal – "they have established a diverse and captivating album." 9/10
MoreCore – "Of Virtue show themselves to be very versatile musically and – more specifically – vocally. OMEN is an album that we can recommend without reservation"
OMEN
Today, midwestern metal act OF VIRTUE have released their brand new full-length album »Omen«, out now worldwide via Arising Empire.
OF VIRTUE combine an eclectic taste for the melodic, catchy and ethereal with a foundation seeping with brooding, thick guitars thanks to guitarists Damon Tate & Mike Valadez along with a penchant for multifaceted vocal tonalities shared by vocalists Tyler Ennis & Damon Tate. All of this is brought together by the monstrous rhythm section featuring Ryan Trinh on drums. With this lineup at their disposal, Of Virtue has cemented themselves a diverse and engaging act drawing influence from all types and styles of music to create something that is truly their own.
With their brand new record, »Omen«, that already amassed over 17 million streams on Spotify alone, they have even further expanded on what makes them who they are, and by doing so they bring a warning—tread lightly and base today on yesterday or you may not get to tomorrow.
"This record is 3 years and a whole lifetime in the making.
If we had listened to everyone who told us to give up and move on – or the doubt in our own minds that can creep in then we wouldn’t be standing here today, stronger than ever.
OMEN is a shining beacon that we can change ourselves for the better and attempt to provide that same light for others in the process. We did not choose to exist in this life, everyone’s circumstances and situations are different.
For us, it is a privilege and a responsibility to shine our light onto others, as those artists and kind human beings did for us during our darkest hours. We do not have to be slaves to past decisions, mistakes made, or self sabotage as long as we keep putting one foot in front of the other."
»Omen« track listing:
1. Omen
2. Hypocrite
3. Cold Blooded
4. Cut Me Open
5. Sober
6. A.N.X.I.E.T.Y.
7. Floating ft Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker)
8. True Colors
9. Sinner
10. Holy
11. Cannibals
12. False Idols
»Omen« is available as limited colored vinyls and CD, together with unique merch options at the Arising Empire online shop, Impericon & band shop.
Get »Omen« now.
https://arisingempire.com/ofvirtue
Of Virtue will support Any Given Day on their big »Limitless EU Tour 2024«, see below!
»Limitless EU Tour 2024«
Presented by Contra Promotion
Special guest: Of Virtue
01.02.24 – Berlin , DE @ Lido
02.02.24 – Hamburg, DE @ Gruenspan
03.02.24 – Cologne , DE @ Kantine
04.02.24 – Arnhem, NL @ Willemeen
06.02.24 – Antwerp, BE @ Kavka Oudaan
07.02.24 – Weisbaden, DE @ Schlachthof
08.02.24 – Aarau, CH @ Kiff
09.02.24 – Stuttgart, DE @ Im Wizemann
24.02.24 – Vienna, AT @ Simm City
15.02.24 – Salzburg, AT @ Rockhouse
16.02.24 – Prague, CZ @ Storm
17.02.24 – Munich, DE @ Backstage
18.02.24 – Nuremburg, DE @ Hirsch
20.02.24 – Munster, DE @ Sputnikhalle
21.02.24 – Hanover, DE @ Musikzentrum
Tickets
Catch them as well on the following dates:
28.10.23 – Lansing, MI The Record Lounge (Album Release Party)
04.11.23 – Lansing, MI @ Grewal Hall 224 (Album Release Show)
09.12.23 – Bay City, MI @ Historic Masonic Temple
23.03.24 – Manila, Phillippines @ Amoranto Stadium (Pulp Summer Slam Festival)
Progression, or more generally, change, is a constant in music; in order to adapt and survive, you must grow and develop—no band knows this as much as Michigan heavy music act Of Virtue.
Born from the blistering cold, barren fields of Michigan and erupting into an internationally recognized and critically acclaimed alternative powerhouse, Of Virtue’s growth is nothing short of jaw dropping. Whether it’s having shared their music with fans in over 30 countries across the globe, amassing a multitude of Billboard charting positions, gaining Top 50 Mediabase radio play slots, having over 20 million total streams or beyond—Of Virtue is always looking forward to change and progress, to evolve and grow.
Of Virtue are:
Tyler Ennis | vocals
Damon Tate | guitar & vocals
Michael Valadez | guitar
Ryan Trinh | drums
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