Alchemize Release ‘Red Lights’ on Year of the Rat Records

Alchemize is a 5 piece R&B/metal fusion band from Manchester with 3 vocalists. The band have released just five tracks to date and have already landed official Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Pandora and TIDAL playlisting, coverage with BBC Radio 1, Kerrang, Dreambound, RTE2XM, Amazing Radio, Idobi Howl and played sold out headline shows as well as sharing stages with Defects and Black Coast. The band will release new single ‘Red Lights’ on the 24th January 2025 and recently announced signing to UK label Year Of The Rat Records (Lastelle, SAVE US, Kite Thief) - With plenty of new music to come the band will quickly establish themselves in the UK metal circuit with upcoming shows alongside Polar and Defences too. 

Adam Kenyon - “With Red Lights, we wanted to shake things up a bit with the overall feel and sound with a hypnotic vibe. We wanted to try and capture a feeling of being stuck—numb, unmotivated, and completely blocked from creating. As a whole, it’s about craving an escape, a place where you can break free, live fully, and leave behind the struggles and darkness of being at home. As the track builds, the heavier instrumentation bursts in, setting the perfect energy for cutting loose and forgetting your worries, even if just for a while. The first verse brings a fresh twist with a smooth R&B groove, giving the song a funky, laid-back feel that fits the story perfectly without losing its edge. Then, the chorus cranks things back up with a mix of heavy instrumentation and pop-driven vocals, topped off with an infectious hook.  In the second verse, we wanted to keep it fresh, yet dynamic, seamlessly blending genres and keeping you on your toes. By the time the bridge and outro hit, the song takes off, delivering a high-energy finish that leaves you feeling unstoppable—both literally and metaphorically. This one’s all about letting go and living it up.”