Grief doesn’t whisper, it screams. And Sons of the Divide just handed it a microphone with their crushing new track « Dearly Departed », a sonic tribute to loved ones gone too soon written by JP Hill & J. Tano. From the very first guitar strike, you’re plunged into a storm of emotion, black and white visuals, a solemn funeral scene, and the kind of heartbreak that clings to your skin like wet fabric. Directed by TJ Bell, the video pulls no punches: slow pans of mourners’ faces, the casket, the silence in between the chords. As frontman JP Hill delivers the haunting line « We all want to fly, You’re all going to die. No one ever even cried your name », it’s not just a lyric, it’s a gut punch. With a raw blend of nu metal rage and melodic reflection, « Dearly Departed » becomes less of a song and more of a ritual. And if you’re not shaken by the end, you might want to check your pulse. Presented by Slash Music, this one cuts deep.
« We all want to fly, You’re all going to die. No one ever even cried your name » – Sons of the Divide
Amplified Souls: The Relentless Drive of Sons of the Divide
Out of Virginia Beach, Sons of the Divide is a band that doesn’t just play music, they sculpt it. Their energy? Relentless. Their ambition? Off the charts. This five-member nu metal unit blends fury and finesse across genres, crafting songs that hit hard and stay with you. At the helm is JP Hill, lead singer and lyricist, the emotional architect behind each line. On bass and rhythm guitar, J.Tano anchors the band’s sonic depth with punch and texture. Ryno, the percussive force, brings thunder with his drums and percussion work, while Matt Z, lead guitarist, carves melodic chaos with precision. Holding the spine of their live sound is Sam Willochell on rhythm guitar, locking every section into a tight, immersive groove
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Following the success of their debut album « Sinners / Saints / Rage and Grace », they’re now putting the finishing touches on a bold new 17-track acoustic record, proof that distortion isn’t their only weapon. With TJ Bell from Eyes of Division Records as executive producer, their output is as polished as it is passionate. Known for dropping 2 to 3 new songs a week and pairing them with high-impact visuals, they’ve built a unique bond with fans online. Next stop? A live show at South Beach Grill, Virginia Beach, on May 29th, with special guest The New Mutiny, a night that promises both volume and vulnerability. Keep an eye on Sons of the Divide… the storm’s just beginning.
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