AFI Unveil '80s-Inspired New Single "Holy Visions"
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AFI Unveil '80s-Inspired New Single "Holy Visions"
"AFI have released the new song "Holy Visions," the second single from their forthcoming album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun..., out October 3rd. Continuing with the '80s new wave sound heard on the excellent lead single "Behind the Clock," AFI pick up the tempo on the dance-y "Holy Visions." The rhythm section of bassist Hunter Burgan and drummer Adam Carson provide a driving pulse, laying the bedrock for swaths of synth and atmospheric guitarwork."
"Meanwhile, frontman Davey Havok gives an impassioned vocal performance inspired by classic new-wave and goth-rock singers. Get AFI Tickets Here Visually, the band kept things consistent by tapping director Gilbert Trejo for another moody performance music video (he also directed the very '80s-esque clip "Behind the Clock"). "Getting to work with Gilbert on two videos was a joy," stated Havok in a press release. "'Holy Visions' is the perfect visual sublimation of the song.""
AFI released the new song "Holy Visions," the second single from their forthcoming album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun..., due October 3. The track continues an '80s new wave influence and adopts a faster, dance-oriented tempo. Bassist Hunter Burgan and drummer Adam Carson deliver a driving rhythmic pulse beneath sweeping synths and atmospheric guitar textures. Frontman Davey Havok provides an impassioned vocal performance influenced by classic new-wave and goth-rock singers. The band filmed a moody performance video with director Gilbert Trejo, who also directed the "Behind the Clock" clip. AFI will support the album with a US headlining tour from September 30 to November 5.
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