Empire Springs Unleash Their Explosive New Single "Hollow" Today
EMPIRE SPRINGS
— PROGRESSIVE METAL BAND —
RELEASE GUITAR-FUELED SINGLE
“HOLLOW”
TODAY
ACCOMPANIED BY OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
FROM FORTHCOMING LP
ATTRITION
DUE OUT APRIL 2025
Above: “Hollow” single artwork; Credit: Anthony Sky
NASHVILLE, TN (October 25, 2024) — In their latest sonic assault, prog-metal titans Empire Springs break free from their metamorphic cocoon, unleashing a torrent of musical intensity with their new single, “Hollow,” out today.
Marked as the third single from their forthcoming six-track LP Attrition — set to drop in April 2025 (exact date TBA) — the track showcases a wild surge of virtuosic guitar skills. Blistering riffs and intricate solos take center stage, driving the song’s intense musicality and delivering an electrifying metal experience. The track is paired with a hard-hitting music video, showcasing the band performing in an empty warehouse. This setting allows the powerful drums and aggressive guitars to fully unleash their energy, highlighting the band’s metal expertise.
STREAM “HOLLOW” HERE.
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A metalcore-lovers dream, “Hollow” features dynamic guitar playing from lead guitarist Michael Naro who was recently named an “Anderson Artist” with Anderson Guitarworks. Speaking on the honor, Naro shares, “I’ve always wanted to be a part of the Anderson family. I was hooked as soon as I got my very first angel model. These guitars strike the perfect balance between vintage and modern. They only use the highest quality components and woods. I play Anderson guitars because they are simply the best.”
Composed of bassist/vocalist Brett Bellomy, guitarist Michael Naro, keyboardist Chadwick McDowell, and drummer Ethan Standard, Empire Springs began as a studio project between college friends. Eventually, Bellomy and Naro began honing in their collaborative songwriting process, and the quartet fell into creative harmony.
Emerging from a transformative period, Attrition channels the band’s progressive roots through a metalcore lens, crafted during a time deeply shaped by weariness, grief, and loss, which profoundly influenced the songwriting. Michael Naro explains, “I felt it was necessary to center the overarching concept around fighting a war of attrition — being adaptable enough to experience and overcome challenges under ever changing conditions.” The band’s recent listening habits have veered toward the thunderous drums, distorted guitars, and high-energy vocals of heavy metal, and these elements have blended with their usual progressive metal style to create a fresh, dynamic sound.
The LP’s sophomore single “Treading Water,” released August 2, unveiled exclusively with Outburn Magazine. Boasting melodic guitar lines weaving through relentless drum patterns and complex harmonies, the song ultimately hinges on a distorted breakdown and a final, fervent chorus that truly captures the essence of its emotional core. Watch the “Treading Water” music video here.
On June 7, lead single “Golden” and it’s music video were highlighted via MXDWN, who praised, “The track is complex, braiding together intricate instrumentation, heartfelt melodies, driving choruses and elaborate lyricism with a dynamic metalcore-style edge that propels listeners forward through the heavy sonic palette. The music video, on the other hand, is simple yet artful. Lighting variations take center stage, choosing to highlight the complexities of the composition rather than the visual.” Watch the “Golden” music video here.
Recorded while still in the midst of creating their debut album, “Golden” is profoundly inspired by their collaboration with producers John Douglass and Eric Guenther from The Contortionist. “The goal was to write a song that we felt raised the bar from the album that we were recording at the time, while also exploring a different direction,” Brett Bellomy says.
Above: ‘Attrition’ LP Artwork
ATTRITION TRACK LISTING:
“Golden”
“Treading Water”
“Circle Forbidden”
“Hollow”
“Arrival”
“Message In A Bottle”
The band’s 2022 debut LP, The Luminescence, garnered acclaim from Prog Magazine, Goldmine, Metal Storm, among others, due to its skillful musicianship and bold arrangements. By dedicating countless hours to writing, creating, and performing, The Luminescence distilled the best elements from Empire Springs’ diverse influences into a brilliantly complex, cohesive, and challenging album. This success has established Empire Springs as one of rock’s most exciting new acts.
Drawing inspiration from luminary artists such as Circa Survive, Dream Theater, Coheed and Cambria, Spiritbox, Erra, and Dayseeker has been instrumental in cultivating the distinctive sound of Empire Springs. Bellomy notes, “We would love for people to discover the same kinds of inspiration in our music that we got from so many of our favorite artists.”
As Empire Springs keeps evolving, they’re always on the lookout for intricate guitar riffs to weave into dynamic drum fills, complemented by polished lyrics. Reflecting on their work on Attrition, Naro explains, “We hope that our listeners can connect and see themselves in what we feel is our best release to date.”
Above: Empire Springs (L to R) Ethan Standard, Brett Bellomy, Michael Naro, Chadwick McDowell;
Credit: Hollie Bellomy