THE WRING Latest Single “The Nail” Is A New Blend Of Aggression And Prog Metal Off New Album "Nemesis" Out Sept 2024
The Wring - Album Lineup - L-R - Kyle Brian Abbott - Drums, Don Dewulf – Guitars, Reggie Hache – Bass, Vocals & Keyboards
Sudbury, Canada’s The Wring continues to build anticipation for their upcoming album “Nemesis” with the release of their new single “The Nail”. This track is a hard-hitting showcase of the band’s ability to blend heavy rock with progressive influences, delivering a sound that is both aggressive and intricate. “The Nail” features a compelling mix of rhythmic complexity and melodic intensity, as guitarist Don Dewulf comments:
“When there is no baseball or hockey on TV, I will flip to the MUCH LOUD video channel where they play anything that has a guitar in it (rare these days, as I do not count what Taylor Swift does as ‘playing guitar’). I stumbled on a song by The Offspring called Behind Your Walls of Pain. For some reason, that song stuck with me. Once I broke it down, it was the i-vi—iv progression that I found interesting. This is uncommon without the V chord. I twisted it up for the chorus and added a bunch of different parts to make the song. Lyrically, there is no disguising my disdain for the unprecedented lack of decency, honesty, and respect in the world right now.”
“The Nail” delves into themes of perseverance and struggle, a recurring motif in the band’s work. The track’s driving rhythm, punctuated by Dewulf’s razor-sharp guitar work and Abbott’s thunderous drumming, provides the perfect backdrop for Hache’s evocative vocals and bass lines. The song's structure, which oscillates between intense heaviness and intricate melodic passages, keeps listeners on the edge, reflecting the tension and release inherent in the song’s message.
Watch and listen to the music video for “The Nail” via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.
“Nemesis” will be released on September 27, 2024, via Wormholedeath, with distribution by Aural/Orchard, it is recommended for fans of Dream Theatre, Opeth, and Porcupine Tree.
Album pre-save at https://orcd.co/nemesispre-save
Previous Single - “The Sword” - Music Video - https://youtu.be/LLkIs2V6BWQ
Track Listing:
1. Badlands - 5:13
2. The Nail - 5:29
3. Blur - 4:17
4. The Sword - 5:37
5. Before I Disappear - 4:39
6. Welshrats - 5:18
7. Dark Passenger - 5:20
8. Nemesis - 4:47
Total 40:40
More info: www.thewring.ca | https://www.facebook.com/thewringband | https://www.instagram.com/wringband
"Prog's Tracks Of The Week - Aug 16, 2024 - The Wring - The Sword" - Prog Magazine
What the press has said about The Wring:
"Here's one for prog dorks. This outfit's third outing (Spectra) features drums by Marco Minnemann so you know the rhythms are mad. The regulars in the band ain't slouches either though. This is intricate and melodic prog done well." - Metal Injection (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"A band composed of top artists from the world prog scene, each of whom brings their own style to the band’s sound. Technique and energy, melodic passages, dynamic and expressive vocals and elaborate instrumental sections characterise the album. A recommended listen for all lovers of Progressive Metal sounds, an album to listen to again and again, always managing to give us positive emotions." - Progressive Rock Journal (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"Tired of prog metal bands who fire away odd rhythms, fast solos and complex arrangements? Half of them trying to sound like Dream Theater but all failing completely? Look no further. The Wring from Canada offers great musicians who find their own way through the prog metal jungle. I said great musicians and I really stand for that. Or how about Marco Minneman (drums), Chandler Mogel (vocals), Don Dewulf (guitars), Reggie Hache (bass, keyboards) and Isamu McGregor (keyboards)"... Sometimes they are a bit more commercial, like in the first song ”Stiletto”, reminding me a lot of Threshold. Other songs bring a bombastic wall of sound, with riffs do die for – ”The Wolf” is a great example. The early parts of ”Fallen” has some Rush vibes (of the later and more rock base Rush era) and also softer parts Mogel is a very good vocalist, and he can alter his voice a lot. Something of a voice chameleon!" - Melodic.net (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"The opening notes of ‘Sins’ remind me of the opening salvo in Judas Priest’s ‘The Ripper’. Some of the riff structures are also reminiscent of Priest and it’s another great track." - TheProgSpace (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"The third album Spectra by the Canadian progressive rock project The Wring is downright infectious with its joy of playing and catchy Hard Prog Rock songs. There really is a lot of light and very little shadow here." - Soundmagnet (The Wring - Spectra - 2022)
"“Wring² Project Cipher comes with a heavy, classic rock feel, but there’s an epic, questing nature to tunes like Sorceress, Steelier and Dose that pushes The Wring beyond metal norms and into prog territory.” – Prog Magazine (The Wring - Project Cipher 2021)
