Metal Anarchy

Of Virtue have premiered a new video for their new song “The End.” You can check that out below. The track is from the band’s new album, “Death Of The Altar,” which will be released on October 2.

Vocalist/guitarist Damon Tate commented:

“There have been so many days where I have felt apathetic to the world around me – constantly being bombarded by the politics, social media, the strain of everyday life to the point of feeling numb to some of these problems over time. It always feels like when you put one fire out, another one sprouts up in a sick and seemingly never ending cycle. You grow numb to the negativity over time and start to accept that this might just be the ‘way life is.’

Some may see this as apathy and honestly, I would agree. We wanted to make a record that encapsulates the feeling of being frustrated and tricking yourself into believing there is nothing you can do to fix that. Some situations are out of our control, others can be avoided. In the end, one of the things that matters most is spending time with the ones you care about and making the most of the one life we are given. Think of this song as ‘the last party on Earth’ – If the world were going to come to an end, I’d want to be surrounded by loved ones doing what I love and having tried my very best to spread that love to others.”

He also added the following about the album:

“How far are you willing to go to get what you want?

Who will you hurt in order to survive?

Is everything you have worth the pieces of yourself given up along the way?

‘Death Of The Altar’ is the culmination of many emotional chapters for all of us and is in a lot of ways, the symbolic ending that ‘Omen’ touched on in some of its themes. Where ‘Omen’ recounts the memoirs of someone who tried, but ultimately succumbed to their shortcomings – ‘Death Of The Altar’ is the realization that the things we hold so close, can often be the very same things that hurt us the most. We grow up in systems where it’s hard to disconnect from all of the noise – what people think we should be, how to fit the “perfect” stereotypes, failing or falling short being seen as a weakness rather than logical progression.

Over time, we are worn down by feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, leading so many of us to seeking out dangerous and more creative methods of coping, disguised as help. In times of desperation, we seek comfort from people hiding the truth and places that are meant to be safe but harbor disinformation, deception and deceit. The 4 of us are no different. We have all struggled throughout our own lives with identity crises, fitting into a world that doesn’t accept you for who you are, fostering toxic connections just for a taste of something better and wondering why we feel more hollow and empty than ever.

Our entire journey as a band has been stepping outside of our comfort zone and ‘Death Of The Altar’ is no exception. There was a weight on us that never existed before and we wanted to do the best we could to shoulder those expectations. This record is our band’s ego death. This record is a rude awakening to be cautious of who and what you trust with your energy and spirit. ‘Death Of The Altar’ is a sobering reminder of one very important thing.

Be careful what you wish for.

As it may come true and become a nightmare that is impossible to escape.”

“Death Of The Altar” Track Listing:

01. “Death Of The Altar”
02. “Divinity”
03. “The End”
04. “Enemy State”
05. “What’s It Like To Be Happy?”
06. “Too Late”
07. “Welcome To Hell”
08. “The Art Of Love”
09. “Flatline”
10. “Devotion”
11. “Can’t Keep Knockin Me Down”