Progression, or more generally, change, is a constant in music; in order to adapt and survive, you must grow and develop – and no band knows that more than Lansing, MI metal act Of Virtue.
What began as a humble, promising metalcore act born from the blisteringly chill and barren fields of the Midwest has erupted into an internationally recognized and critically acclaimed alternative powerhouse. From reaching #28 on Billboard’s Current Hard Music charts to performing in over 30 countries across three continents, to accruing over a staggering 6.5 million plus streams on Spotify alone for their previous record “What Defines You” – Of Virtue’s growth is nothing short of jaw dropping. The band combines an eclectic taste of the melodic, catchy and ethereal with a foundation in heavy music and a penchant for punishing breakdowns and immolating riffs. All of this mixed in one helps to define Of Virtue as a multifaceted, diverse, and engaging act that creates something for just about any fan to fall in love with.
SAVAGE HANDS
Born from the ashes of defunct bands in Maryland & Virginia, Savage Hands might be a young band, but they certainly don’t lack experience. The collective members have ample experience in writing and playing their music to audiences in support of several noteworthy nationwide tours—experience enough to write and record an album with Andrew Baylis (My Enemies & I, Sylar) which garnered the attention of SharpTone Records. Filled with catchy hooks that weave in and out of blood-pumping, adrenaline-spiking verses and visceral, gut-busting breakdowns, Savage Hands’ debut effort is one that makes the ground shake and inspires an emotional, energetic uproar within the listener. Never sacrificing a sense of poetic wit and sharp-tongued flair for their equally engaging punchy musicianship, Savage Hands’ debut effort in early 2018 is just the first of many things bound to craft a stellar—and savage—future.
