Vintersea‘s latest era got a new chapter today, with the debut of a track by the name of “Become The Wave“. Last October, the Portland, OR-based progressive metal extremists welcomed vocalist Kayla Dixon into their lineup, replacing Avienne Low. The retooled outfit went on to ring in that new lineup with the song “Celestial Abscission“.
This latest song further showcases the new talents and dynamics Dixon has brought to the table, with the group’s guitarist Riley Nix stating:
“If ‘Celestial Abscission‘ was our big bang out of the gate to show the world what Vintersea can do with our new vocalist, ‘Become The Wave‘ is a statement about where Vintersea is headed and what we want our music to represent. In some ways it is a return to form – melodic, brutal, groovy, and inspiring – but it is also different from anything you have heard from us before. Kayla brought huge energy, heartfelt performances, and some really unique tones that drove the song in a fresh direction from the outset.”
The band’s bassist Karl Whinnery once again stepped up to direct the music video that accompanies this new track. He said of it:
“I am super excited for people to scope out the video for ‘Become The Wave.’ We built a unique set in my garage, explored epic locations at the Oregon Coast, and tried a few things we have never done before. This is classic Vintersea, but with some new moves. Kayla crushed the vocal performance, and used techniques I’ve never heard before. We’ve played this song live on our last couple of tours, and it kills every show. I can’t wait for you all to hear what we can do.”
