Australian alternative metal group Thornhill are on track to release their new album “BODIES” on April 04th through UNFD. Landing online in tandem with the album’s reveal is the below debut of a music video for their new track, “Silver Swarm“. Vocalist Jacob Charlton said of the latter:
“‘Silver Swarm‘ is a visceral exploration of the emotional labyrinth created by overwhelming feelings and the toxic pull of manipulation. The track vividly captures the experience of being ensnared in an intense, destructive relationship, where one is both irresistibly drawn to and desperately repelled by the manipulator’s influence.
The ‘Silver Swarm’ becomes a powerful metaphor for the invasive thoughts and emotions that consume and cloud the protagonist’s sense of self. With its dynamic shifts in tone and intensity, the song mirrors the chaotic push and pull of such a relationship, oscillating between fear, confusion, and moments of clarity. It’s a haunting portrayal of the internal conflict that arises when love, control, and toxicity become entangled, leaving the listener to confront the complexity of being trapped in something both harmful and compelling.”
As for “BODIES” itself, the band collectively offered:
“‘BODIES‘ marks a bold evolution in our ever-developing sound. ‘Heroine‘ was defined by its meticulously crafted and tightly woven concept, but the weight of this careful construction sometimes overshadowed the energy of the music itself, leaving some listeners feeling disconnected. With ‘’BODIES‘’ we’ve embraced a more immediate, unfiltered approach that feels like a lightning bolt, looking to capture the energy of ‘Thornhill right now.’
The album thrives on spontaneity and freedom, foregoing rigid concepts in favour of pure, in-your-face authenticity. It’s less about delivering a carefully constructed narrative and more about creating a visceral, open-ended experience. ‘BODIES’ serves as a sonic moodboard—a collection of feelings and vibes—intentionally left open to interpretation. It has an upbeat and almost celebratory, party energy at times, but also retains all the emotion and intensity Thornhill are known for, making it our heaviest and most explosive work to date.
With ‘BODIES,’ we invite listeners to connect on their own terms. It’s raw, personal, and unapologetically immediate—a record that thrives in the moment, capturing our band at our most authentic and free.”
“BODIES” track listing:
01 – “DIESEL”
02 – “Revolver”
03 – “Silver Swarm”
04 – “Only Ever You”
05 – “fall into the wind”
06 – “TONGUES”
07 – “nerv”
08 – “Obsession”
09 – “CRUSH”
10 – “under the knife”
11 – “For Now”
Pre-orders are available now through thornhill.komi.io. Earlier this week the band announced the dates for their first-ever North American headlining tour. That run will find them out with AVOID, Ocean Grove and Banks Arcade:
04/11 Los Angeles, CA – Echo
04/12 Mesa, AZ – The Underground
04/15 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
04/16 Dallas, TX – RBC
04/17 Houston, TX – Secret Group
04/19 Tampa, FL – Orpheum
04/20 Orlando, FL – Abbey
04/22 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Purgatory)
04/23 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
04/24 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
04/25 Asbury Park, NJ – House Of Independents
04/26 Brooklyn, NY – Meadows
04/27 Worcester, MA – Palladium (Upstairs)
04/29 Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theater
05/01 Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
05/02 Lakewood, OH – Mahalls
05/03 Detroit, MI – The Loving Touch
05/04 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
05/06 Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam
05/07 Kansas City, MO – recordBar
05/09 Denver, CO – Marquis
05/10 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban
05/12 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
05/13 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
05/15 Sacramento, CA – Goldfields
05/16 Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
