SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET, the genre-defying, alternative metal collective led by Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down), unleash their highly anticipated, self-titled debut album, alongside their latest single, ‘Cry’, available now via Sumerian Records and 1336 Records.
Watch the music video to ‘Cry’ here.
Stream ‘Cry’ here.
Oorder the debut album here.
‘Cry’ is a visceral dive into anguish, longing, and despair. The song’s harrowing intensity is mirrored in its lyrics, delving into the suffocating distance between two souls, and the raw pain of holding on to something that’s slowly slipping away. It further displays the phenomenal range, both sonically and thematically, on display on the band’s first full-length.
Speaking on the single, SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET shared:
“‘Cry’ captures the agony of trying to hold on to something that’s already broken, that inevitable down fall when love turns into torment. It’s about being locked in a space of emotional suffocation, where every attempt to hold on only pulls you further into the abyss. This is the pain we wanted to channel—a song for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re drowning in their own emotions.”
Following the explosive success of earlier singles ‘Paradise’, ‘Radiance’, and ‘Alive’, Seven Hours After Violet‘s self-titled album emerges as a monumental body of work, blending crushing riffs, haunting melodies, brutal guttural vocals and deeply personal lyrics. The eleven tracks on the album showcase the band’s immense dynamic range, effortlessly moving between chaos and calm, creating a sonic landscape that is as emotionally charged as it is sonically ferocious.
Reflecting on the album, Shavo Odadjian commented:
“This record is everything I’ve wanted to put out for years. It’s heavy, it’s melodic, it’s vulnerable, and, at times, completely chaotic. With ‘Cry,’ we wanted to create something that rips you apart emotionally—both sonically and lyrically. This album is our collective truth, and we’re very excited for the world to finally hear it.”
Seven Hours After Violet is a collision of creative forces. Born from the minds of ShavoOdadjian and multi-platinum producer Morgoth (Winds of Plague), the group brings together some of the most innovative musicians in heavy music, including Taylor Barber (Left to Suffer) on vocals, Alejandro Aranda (Scarypoolparty) on guitar and backing vocals, and Josh Johnson (Winds of Plague) on drums. Together, they have crafted a debut that stands as a testament to their collective mastery.
Band Members:
Taylor Barber – Vocals
Morgoth – Guitar & Production
Shavo Odadjian – Bass
Alejandro Aranda – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Josh Johnson – Drums
