Fresh off signing with Nuclear Blast Records, German metalcore wrecking crew THE NARRATOR have unleashed their latest single, ‘Unbind Me’, a crushing, melodic assault that hits like a sledgehammer wrapped in silk.
Mastered by Grammy winner Ted Jensen (yep, Bring Me The Horizon, Green Day, Korn), the track balances towering, glass shattering breakdowns with soaring melodic hooks, a blueprint THE NARRATOR have sharpened since 2017. However ‘Unbind Me’ isn’t just another pit-starter, it’s a mission statement.
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The accompanying video (directed by Daniel Prieß) mirrors the song’s explosive energy with stark visuals and a frenetic pace that feels tailor made for sweaty clubs and festival stages. The band says this release marks a “fresh chapter” with their new label team in tow and judging by this track, they’re not easing into anything.
“We can’t wait to play it live this summer and fall,” the band shared and you can hear why, it’s built for chaos, for catharsis, for screaming your lungs out in a sea of flailing limbs.
Since forming in the industrial heart of Germany’s Ruhr area, THE NARRATOR have been on a steady climb, burning through stages and climbing playlists with their 2024 debut album ‘Lore’, which already clocked 10 million streams. Now, with Nuclear Blast behind them and ‘Unbind Me’ in the wild, it’s clear they’re levelling up.
With ‘Unbind Me’, THE NARRATOR aren’t just riding momentum, they’re dragging it behind them, kicking and screaming. Backed by a heavyweight label and a sharpened sound, they’ve got eyes on bigger stages and louder crowds. If you’re not paying attention yet, now’s the time to tune in or get left behind.
If this is just the beginning, metalcore fans better get ready. THE NARRATOR aren’t asking for a spot, they’re taking it.
Stream the single here!
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