Five-piece hardcore straight edge band Contention will release a new album, Artillery From Heaven, coming next month on May 3.
The first single is "In the Land of Nod," below.
Vocalist Cosmo explains:
This track is about watching friends and loved ones succumb to their addictions. If you’ve experienced this, you understand the feelings of betrayal and powerlessness I wrote about. Having my life turned upside down over and over by other people’s addictions has made me very wary of associating with addicts of any kind. If that sounds callous to you, then count yourself lucky you haven’t had the same experiences.
The Tampa, FL band last released Summer Offensive in 2022. Artillery From Heaven will release via DAZE.
Artillery From Heaven Tracklist:
1. Contention
2. ICBM (Artillery From Heaven)
3. Ousted From Eden
4. Inflict My Will
5. Revenge Directive
6. Lobotomite Bliss
7. Faustian Machinations
8. Chasm
9. In The Land Of Nod
10. Nuclear Peace
Tour Dates:
Wednesday May 8 - Atlanta GA @ Ideal Sports Bar
Thursday May 9 - Roanoke VA @ Flying Panther Skate Shop
Friday May 10 - Philadelphia PA @ Lithuanian Club
Saturday May 11 - East Haven CT @ The Beeracks @ Ephyra Showcase
Sunday May 12 - Norfolk VA @ Chicho's Backstage
Monday May 13 - Charlotte NC @ The Milestone Club