Modern nü-metallers DED returned with a fourth single from their next album “RESENT” this morning, September 04th. Just in from the group is “Purpose: Be Myself“, which has appeared online in tandem with a music video directed by Tony Aguilera. “RESENT” will follow in roughly two weeks time, with a September 19th release date scheduled through UNFD.
Ahead of that, vocalist Joe Cotela had the following share of this track’s origins and lyrical inspiration:
“‘Purpose: Be Myself‘ was the last song that we laid down for the new album ‘RESENT‘. We had so many songs that we had written internally as a band and we though, ‘Let’s mix it up a little bit, push ourselves and swing for just one more and get a fresh take on some vibes.’
So we had Zach Jones and KJ Strock go into the laboratory together with the intention of doing some weird ’90s Prodigy-leaning rave banger meets a DED song. They came back with this music and I wrote all of the vocals for it in about an hour. It all just flowed out super smoothly, which usually makes for a sign of a good song, in my experience.
RI think the meaning of the song is pretty self-explanatory but it’s really about following your purpose. That calling is usually from somewhere in your intuition deep inside of your being. Everyone has their own unique purpose or multiple purposes that give their life meaning and value. I think putting these purposes at the forefront of your life is pretty much the meaning of life. It’s a calling that comes from your soul and it brings you closer to the universe/god/love/self.”
“RESENT” will feature a trio of guests vocalists including Mudvayne‘s Chad Gray, Motionless In White‘s Chris Motionless and Upon A Burning Body‘s Danny Leal.
With In This Moment, Dayseeker & The Funeral Portrait:
09/18 Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena
09/20 Johnson City, TN – Freedom Hall Civic Center (no The Funeral Portrait)
09/21 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
09/23 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom (no Dayseeker)
09/24 Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
09/25 San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
09/27 El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
09/28 Albuquerque, NM – Revel (no Dayseeker)
10/01 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
10/02 Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
10/03 Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
10/04 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
10/07 Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House & Event Center (no Dayseeker)
10/08 Spokane, WA – The Podium
10/10 Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
10/11 Casper, WY – Casper Events Center
10/12 Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater
10/14 Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
10/16 Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall (no Dayseeker)
10/18 Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
10/21 Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy
10/23 Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
10/24 Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Events Center
