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01/06/2024
Final Coil are incredibly proud to announce that we will be appearing at Bloodstock 2024.
We’ll be taking the New Blood stage on Friday August the 9th, airing tracks from all three albums to date. As long-time festival attendees, we are so excited to be joining the bill for the UK’s best metal party, and we can’t wait to bring The World We Inherited to Catton Hall.
You can follow us across our socials via this handy link, and keep in touch with the latest developments: https://linktr.ee/finalcoil
15/02/2024
Final Coil Announce Live Dates – Tickets on sale now
Final Coil have announced three special live shows for April and May 2024. On April 12th, the band will make their return to Leicester’s Firebug, with the fast-rising Teiger and JJ Lovegrove as special guests. On April 13th, the same line up will take to the stage at Nottingham’s Rough Trade.
on May 17th, Final Coil will make their debut at the Cart & Horses in London – the birthplace of Iron Maiden – with Imaginary Dreamers and The River in support.
Tickets for all shows are available now:
April 12th: Leicester, Firebug – TICKETS.
April 13th: Nottingham, Rough Trade – TICKETS
May 17th: London, Cart & Horses – TICKETS
12/01/2024
Physical Copies Of The World We Inherited Delayed
Unfortunately, we have a statement from our label, Sliptrick Records, to share:
“Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances encountered by the label, we have had to delay the release of the physical version of the Final Coil album The World We Inherited. We are constantly adapting to the evolving, unexpected and changing landscape over the past few months. We will announce the rescheduled physical release date soon and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. We promise you, this album is definitely worth the wait!”
While disappointing, we expect to have news soon and will keep you updated. In the meantime, the digital version arrives tomorrow via all the usual platforms and we can’t wait for you to hear it.
You can follow us across our socials via this handy link, and keep in touch with the latest developments: https://linktr.ee/finalcoil
16/12/2024
Final Coil Share “Chemtrails” Video Clip
Final Coil are ready to reveal the next milestone along the way to the release of their third album, The World We Inherited – arriving on Sliptrick Records on January 16th. Today they have unveiled the spectacular video for the album track Chemtrails, a dark, paranoia infused film that encapsulates the song’s disturbing themes and troubled atmosphere – and you can watch it now at the Sliptrick Records YouTube channel…
Speaking about the song, Final Coil’s vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Phil Stiles said:
Chemtrails is one of the album’s heaviest tracks, and possibly one of the heaviest pieces we have ever written. There’s definitely some Killing Joke influence in there, not least in the vocal; while the relentless riff mirrors the overwhelming certainty implicit in the chorus – “but I won’t stop, they won’t drown me out, their lies spread, but I never doubt“. It’s a dark song, and while it’s great to play live, there’s a lingering air of violence that hangs over the piece that makes it slightly uncomfortable.”
The video was filmed and edited by Jay Hillyer, storyboarded by Phil and Final Coil bassist Jola Stiles and features additional performances from Ali Church and Dan Brown. Phil recalls the efforts the team went through to capture the perfect blend of mood and imagery for the challenging song…
“For the video, we worked hard to capture the same air of paranoia and violence found in. the lyrics, all within a short clip. We opted to show the album’s protagonist captured, interrogated and tortured about what he knows. It’s not clear whether this takes place in reality or in his mind, but what is clear is that there’s a palpable sense of fear whipped up by these narratives, with violence very often the outcome. The clip itself was filmed on an abandoned army base, which we took over for the day. Typically, we filmed in January, which meant I spent a fun hour, lying on the dirt in a straight jacket, essentially getting waterboarded. By the time the shooting ended, I was dirty and shaking so much I could barely get out of costume, but the effect was worth it, and it stands as the best video we have done to date.”
‘Chemtrails’ is a stunning testament to what fans can expect when The World We Inherited is released on January 16th. Final Coil will be celebrating the album’s release with a special launch show in London, at The Black Heart venue in Camden, on January 12th.
Joining Final Coil to help launch the album will be a stellar line-up of bands that share their creative, imaginative, and ambitious approach to music. Each one will bring their own unique sound and atmosphere to the evening…
The Mariana Hollow conjure up a melodic, emotive take on alternative metal and their live prowess has been recently honed by appearing as special guests on tour with Whitesnake’s Joel Hoekstra and Poison’s Brandon Gibbs.
Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate are a fiery progressive rock duo whose latest album, The Light Of Ancient Mistakes, is a powerful blend of darkness and hope, which was warmly embraced by Prog Magazine.
The River began life in the catacombs of doom metal but have gradually transformed into something beautiful, reflective and indefinable – to which their recent Cavernous Records album, A Hollow Full Of Hope, bears witness.
29/11/2024
Final Coil Announce First Of Two Album Launch Shows For January 2024
On January 12th Final Coil will return to London to celebrate the release of their new album – The World We Inherited – with a special show at The Black Heart in Camden Town, bringing their potent blend of progressive rock, post metal and grunge to the famous venue for the very first time. The World We Inherited, the band’s third album and their first for new label Sliptrick Records, has been a long time coming and they can’t wait to unveil this incredible set of songs. A Final Coil live show is always an immersive and exciting event, but with the anticipation surrounding The World We Inherited, January 12th promises to be a particularly memorable occasion.
Joining Final Coil to help launch the album will be a stellar line-up of bands that share their creative, imaginative, and ambitious approach to music. Each one will bring their own unique sound and atmosphere to the evening…
The Mariana Hollow conjure up a melodic, emotive take on alternative metal and their live prowess has been recently honed by appearing as special guests on tour with Whitesnake’s Joel Hoekstra and Poison’s Brandon Gibbs.
Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate are a fiery progressive rock duo whose latest album, The Light Of Ancient Mistakes, is a powerful blend of darkness and hope, which was warmly embraced by Prog Magazine.
The River began life in the catacombs of doom metal but have gradually transformed into something beautiful, reflective and indefinable – to
04/11/2024
Final Coil feature on special Sliptrick Compilation
Grab another taste of our forthcoming album, The World We inherited, due out on Jan 16th via Sliptrick Records.
The label have put together a free, 5-track sampler, which you can grab via the post below. You’ll also get tracks from our label mates, Crazy Mad Ride, Metal Life Crisis, Never Elected, and The Distance.
Get your free download here, but don’t hang about – it’s available for a limited time only.
31/10/2024
Final Coil announce album artwork and release date
It has been spoken of in whispers for months now, but at long last the new Final Coil album, The World We Inherited, draws near. The band’s new label, Sliptrick Records, will release this stunning sonic creation on January 16th 2024 and you can hear the track ‘Wires‘ now as digital pre-orders for the album have been launched at the Sliptrick Records bandcamp page…
The album’s front cover, part of the panoramic artwork created for the band by Andy Pilkington (Mordred, Flotsam & Jetsam, Rock Goddess, Skindred etc) has also been revealed; the thematic links back to previous Final Coil album, The World We Left Behind For Others, abundantly clear.
01/08/2024
Final Coil Sign With Sliptrick Records
After four long and very turbulent years Final Coil are finally able to announce not only the forthcoming release of their third album, The World We Inherited, but also a brand new label home! The band have forged an alliance with the highly regarded Sliptrick Records and this new partnership is sure to see Final Coil’s innovative music reaching new ears around the world. Following on from debut album Persistence Of Memory and stunning second album The World We Left Behind For Others, The World We Inherited will complete a magnificent opening trilogy of albums from Final Coil and the band couldn’t be happier to see it being given the support it deserves from Sliptrick.
Frontman Phil Stiles has been speaking about the new deal, commenting:
“It’s been four years since we released The World We Left Behind For Others and today I’m really pleased to announce that we have signed with Sliptrick Records for the release of The World We Inherited, the final part of a trilogy that we began back in 2017…”
09/11/2021
Final Coil Announce The Release Of Somnambulant II Via WormHoleDeath
“Innocent sleep. Sleep that soothes away all our worries. Sleep that puts each day to rest. Sleep that relieves the weary labourer and heals hurt minds. Sleep, the main course in life’s feast, and the most nourishing” – Macbeth, W.Shakespeare
Behind the curtain of sleep we live a parallel life, one oft forgotten when dawn’s grey light suffuses the sky. Within the realms of dream we walk familiar paths through a land rearranged, crossing boundaries impassable in our waking hours. Impossible love flourishes and monsters, easily dismissed under the sun, show their teeth. Endless possibilities as far as the sleeping eye can see, in a world without limits or reason.
Throughout the last eighteen months, with the waking world cradled in the suffocating embrace of sickness and so many connections between us severed, Final Coil turned their gaze inwards. They explored their own music, reliving the moments they found there and discovering new, untaken turnings. They peered down overgrown roads and dusty tracks and found places that their music could have gone, songs that it could have become, like the sounds from dreams. Carefully they drew these dream songs out into the world, bringing them to life and creating beautiful reflections from a magic mirror. Somnambulant II, named as a successor to the band’s experimental 2014 EP Somnambulant, is a reimagining of some of Final Coil’s most remarkable songs. The likes of ‘Imaginary Trip’ from the critically acclaimed The World We Left Behind For Others, or ‘Corruption’ from dynamic debut album Persistence Of Memory, have been reborn. Each song is utterly new, with just a silver thread of familiarity binding it to its original incarnation, immersed in an aura of twilight and secrets. Somnambulant II is the Final Coil you would find in your dreams; the same, but wonderfully different.
Despite its initial status as an experiment, or a whimsical journey into uncharted territories, such is the subtle power of Somnambulant II that it is destined to become one of the most highly regarded entries in the stunning Final Coil canon. Indefinable and as difficult to pin down as quicksilver, describing Somnambulant II is like trying to convey the emotional magnitude of a dream as it fades into wisps of colour and frozen stills. When Wormholedeath open the gates of ivory and bone on December 10th, allowing this incredible release to drift amongst us, grasp it if you can…hold it close and never let it go.
13/11/2019
Final Coil Unveil Keeping Going Playthrough Clip
The new music video, for the track Keeping Going, is taken from the band’s sophomore album, The World We Left Behind For Others, which is available physically and digitally via WormHoleDeath now. The album, which has accrued over forty reviews, has been compared to Pink Floyd, Tool and Katatonia and is available both as a standalone release, and in a variety of bundle options, direct from the band’s Bandcamp page. You can check out all of the reviews here.
08/10/2019
Final Coil Set For Ragefest 2019
On Sunday 10th Nov we return to Nottingham and The Old Salutation Inn for Ragefest. It’s one hell of a line up, and the Sunday includes Stonepit Drive, Siobhan Mazzei, King Goat, GURT and a whole lot more. It promises to be one hell of a weekend.
#ragebreed #imperativepr #blackstaramps #vzfamily #wormholedeath #2ndalbum
15/09/2019
Final Coil Announce Camden Album Launch
Album launch… Album launch… Album launch…
To celebrate the release of The World We Left Behind For Others (via Wormholedeath), we’re joining the excellent Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate and Global Noise Attack at Fiddler’s Elbow – Camden on Thurs, Sept 19th. We’ll be playing the album (almost) in full and bringing a cart load of merch… come join us!
#prog #metal #alternative #londongigs #imperativepr #blackstaramps #vzfamily #wormholedeath #albumlaunch
24/08/2019
Final Coil Camden Show Reviewed In Zero Tolerance
Zero Tolerance Magazine were in attendance when we played The Underworld Camden with Shonen Knife and Pabst…
“Swathes of beautiful noise, shot through with emotive melodies and punctuated by fiery riffs…”
23/07/2019
Final Coil Announced As Special Guests To Mark Ramone At The London Garage
We are delighted to announce that, this Friday, we’ll be opening for the legendary Marky Ramone at The Garage.
It’s a huge honour for us to be supporting an artist whose body of work helped to define modern rock ‘n’ roll and we’ll be airing tracks from our latest album, as well as a few old favourites.
#blackstaramps #vzfamily #wormholedeath #imperativepr
01/07/2019
Final Coil Announce New Drummer
Please welcome our new full-time drummer, Barry French, who delivered a stunning performance on our sophomore album, The World We Left Behind For Others.Details below…
#vzfamily #blackstaramps #finalcoil #wormholedeath #imperativepr #2ndalbum
30/06/2019
Final Coil To Support Shonen Knife At Camden Underworld
On July 18th, we hit the stage at The Underworld Camden, a venue we have long wanted to play. We will be opening for the legendary and hugely influential Shonen Knife and we’ll be airing tracks from our sophomore album, The World We Left Behind For Others, as well as a few favourites from our debut album.
Event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/453817905423567/permalink/514316382707052/
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10/03/2019
Final Coil’s Epic The Last Battle Video Clip Out Now
Speaking about the song, FINAL COIL‘s vocalist Phil Stiles says, “The World We Left Behind For Others is a concept album detailing the lives and struggles of two people who lived in the shadow of World War II. If you listen to the album as a whole, it’s quite clear that different songs are being sung from different perspectives and, when taken together, they form a narrative that explores how the social divisions now rife in the West have their roots in the complicated social changes that took place in the post-war era. The Last Battle is written from the perspective of a demobbed soldier, returned to find a society that seems indifferent to his struggles and focused on an internationalisation that seems at odds with the conflict that has just ended. The natural human reaction in such a set of circumstances is a mixture of fear, bewilderment and anger; and that comes across as he relates his story in tones tinged with bitterness and confusion. His initial reaction leads, as …and I’ll leave suggests, to alcoholism and a battle to cope; so the battle referred to in the title is both a reference to the actual end of the war and to the battle that the protagonist has to overcome to adapt to a society that seems to be changing rapidly around him. It’s a battle he’s destined to lose and, as his attitudes harden, so living with him becomes increasingly difficult.”
Continuing to speak about the music video, Stiles continues, “for the video clip, we were re-united with our good friend Jay Hillyer, who filmed clips for Persistence of Memory. Early on we decided that we didn’t want to do a straightforward narrative for the video, so we started to look at the underlying feeling of claustrophobia and tension inherent in the song and, in focusing in on that, we came up with the idea of a young lady being chased through an eerie, abandoned base by some unseen force, eventually to run into a tunnel containing something still more sinister. It was influenced by a mix of horror movies (not least a shared love of The Evil Dead) and clips by bands such as MASSIVE ATTACK, who created some truly fantastic videos for the Mezzanine album, few of which have a coherent storyline but which, instead, tap into an almost visceral sense of discomfort that perfectly matches the dark nature of the music. Filming on an abandoned military base on a cold January afternoon, Jay got the idea straight away, and we had a blast dressing the set for the performance sections of the video. Even more fun was scouting the sprawling base for the various locations that our friend, Lou, would be running through (and oh, how we made her run!) When we came across the abandoned playground and the dark, L-shaped tunnel, we knew we’d hit the jackpot, and we made great use of the environment; although I have to tell you that trying to sing with those damned smoke grenades going off all over the place was a nightmare. We’re incredibly proud of the final result and I think Jayhas really captured the lonely, atmospheric feel of the base in which we filmed.”
19/02/2019
Album Art & Track-list Unveiled For New Album
FINAL COIL are proud to unleash the cover and the tracklist of their sophomore upcoming new album ‘The World We Left Behind For Others’.
Musically, ‘The World We Left Behind For Others’ shows Final Coil truly becoming the band that Persistence Of Memory, in hindsight, was merely hinting at. The sheer breadth of sound, the depth of the emotions captured, the free flowing creativity make this album utterly captivating and a wonderful achievement. Lyrically, the story being told is both intimately personal and yet universally relevant and affecting.
The artwork for the new album was created by Andy Pilkington of Very Metal Art (Flotsam And Jetsam, Rock Goddess etc) who was also responsible for the striking image that adorned Persistence Of Memory. The artwork for ‘The World We Left Behind For Others’ flows through the booklet, guiding the listener through the story as the music unfolds.
Tracklist:
1 – Ash’s
2 – The Last Battle
3 – Scattered Dust
4 – Take Me For A Walk
5 – Empty Handed
6 – Keeping Going
7 – Convicted Of The Right
8 – Ashes
9 – One More Drink…
10 – …And I’ll Leave
11 – Imaginary Trip
12 – The World We Left Behind For Others
Final Coil’s frontman Phil Stiles reveals a little more about his band’s finest work to date:
“I don’t think any of us in Final Coil thought we would have a second album ready to go so quickly after Persistence of Memory, not least because there was really nothing left over from those sessions that could be used moving forward. The dual catalysts for The World We Left Behind For Others proved to be both political and personal. As we were mixing Persistence…, I received word that my grandmother, Stella, had passed away after a relatively short illness. At 101, it was hardly a shock that she was gone, but she had played a major part in my upbringing and I was heartbroken. Whilst clearing out some of her things, we discovered a couple of letters which shed light on a part of her life that she had never discussed with us. They exposed not only the fragility at the heart of any human relationship, but also the prevailing social attitudes of a time in which women were expected to behave in a certain way regardless of the circumstances they faced. The language of the letters seemed to mirror, in many ways, the terrible polarisation of society in the wake of the vote to leave the EU. With families and friends facing one another across a social chasm, it seems that far less has changed since the early 1900s than we, as a society, like to believe. To see populist speakers gaining traction, right wing groups once more on the rise and a fierce rejection of a globalism, it seems that there are those who actively wish to raise the spectre of a divided, nation-state-led world once again; along with all the divisions that come with it; and it was those two subjects that bled into lyrics that I started to write at a ferocious rate.
The first track I wrote, and the track upon which the entire album hangs, is ‘Imaginary Trip’. I didn’t set out to write a concept album, but as I moved forward, I realised that the melodies of that song were haunting the other tracks on the record. It’s something that can be found in much of Roger Waters’ work (most notably The Wall and The Pros And Cons Of Hitchhiking) and it occurred to me that, as the songs were already linked thematically, it made sense for the music to be linked so explicitly. As the piece reached its conclusion, I realised that it also formed the perfect sequel to Persistence… That album dealt in broad terms with themes of isolation through a lack of communication, whereas this one looks more at the consequences of a lack of communication within families and groups upon society as a whole. As such, the first notes you hear on The World… are also the last notes of Persistence…
With the basic album completed and demoed in February 2017, I then approached Jola and Richard to see if they were happy to proceed with the album. Their input, as always, proved invaluable and Richard rose to phenomenal heights on this record. I don’t believe I have ever heard him play better or with such sensitivity as he does on ‘Imaginary Trip’, whilst his lead work on ‘The Last Battle’ is simply outstanding. We spent four amazing weeks tracking the record with Wahoomi Corvi and Cristian Coruzzi at Real Sound Studios. They are a fantastic team and they really brought the best out of us performance-wise. It was a pleasure, too, to work with Jonny Mazzeo who mixed and mastered the record at Mathlab Studios. He fully understood that we wanted to make a very dynamic album, and he mixed the piece carefully to allow for plenty of ebb and flow. As a band, we’ve always been drawn to albums that sound natural, and Jonny delivered a vibrant master that really allows the individual elements to shine through without being rendered flat in the name of loudness. Heavier and darker than our debut, The World We Left behind For Others was a challenging record to make. Perhaps it runs against the trend, as it is very much an album meant to be heard in one sitting (and in the correct order), but I believe it to be the best thing I have ever written and I am very excited for people to hear it.”
27/01/2019
Final Coil For HRH Metal
Final Coil join a jam-packed line up, which includes the likes of Decapitated, Trollfest, Raging Speedhorn, Witchtripper, Ballsdeep, Left for red, Internal Conflict and many more for HRH metal. Playing on the Saturday (Final Coil play stage 3 at 14:00), the band will be airing material from their as-yet untitled sophomore album, which was recently tracked in Italy at Real Sound and Mathlab studios.
Final Coil were also the subject of a special, in-depth feature on Next with Bernie Barter. The feature included a brand new interview with Phil as well as selected tracks from across the band’s career, including a number of cuts from Persistence of Memory. You can check it out across a variety of media, including YouTube (here).
04/12/2018
Final Coil Endorsed By Blackstar Amps
We are very pleased indeed to announce that Final Coil singer / guitarist Phil Stiles is now endorsed by the mighty Blackstar Amps. Phil, who uses the HT Club 50 MK II head for live shows and recording, had this to say about the collaboration: “”It is an absolute joy to play and puts my previous amps in the shade, to the extent that I now can’t imagine using anything else!”
Blackstar announced the news via their Facebook page on 30/11/2018 – just as the band are working hard mixing the second album with Mathlab maestro Jonny Mazzeo. Details on the record will be released soon. In the meantime, Final Coil play Leicester’s Musician alongside Firegarden and Scriptures on 06/12/2018 – the final show of a busy year.
01/08/2018
Final Coil Unveil New Images
Final Coil were honoured indeed to be able to work with one of the greatest photographers in rock and metal – Ester Segarra – on a new series of press shots. Ester has been responsible for capturing the likes of Paradise Lost, Triptykon, Burzum and Katatonia (to name just a few) and it was a privilege to work with her. You can access the shots from the Band Press Shots Page. Please credit any image usage to Ester Segarra.
02/06/2018
Final Coil Play Warm-Up Show With Scriptures & Matt Steady
It’s been a while since we last hit the stage so we’re playing a special warm-up, ahead of our show with the mighty Witch Tripper, at Duffy’s Bar in Leicester on Sunday June 24th. It’s a free show and features the amazing talents of Matt Steady, a multi-instrumentalist of quite remarkable talent, and Scriptures, a Nottingham-based band who play wonderfully ethereal rock. Check out the bands, check out the event page on Facebook, and get yourself out for what promises to be a fine night.
29/03/2018
Final Coil Support Asphodelia
Final Coil are proud to announce that they will be supporting Italian, symphonic metal titans Asphodelia at Leicester’s prestigious venue, The Musician on April 2nd. Tickets are available now and for more details you can check the official event page here.
12/01/2018
‘Persistence Of Memory’ features on Album of the Year Lists
We’re very proud (and not a little humbled) to announce that Persistence of Memory has made a number of album of the year lists. Over at Oceansablaze, we made number 17 in their top 25 (see the full list here) whilst the wonderful Totally Tankered ranked us 4th in their top 10 (check it out here). Finally, we were stoked when Paul Belcher and Phil Bruce of the brand new Metallum Sub Terra chose to rank us in their end of year lists at number 2 and number 5, respectively. Check out their full lists here.
We honestly never thought that our album would receive such a positive response. We have been astonished by the number of great reviews we have received, the time that the reviewers have so obviously spent and the level of detail that they have gone into. This record was a long time in the making, it was a labour of love for the band and for the people who kindly gave their time to help us through the process (Carlo and Naty at WormHoleDeath, Andy of VeryMetalArt, Magnus Lindberg, Wahoomi, Luca & Cristian of Real Sound Studio, Chris and Paul from Imperative to name but few) and the feedback we’ve been getting will only inspire us to greater efforts on our next outing.
13/11/2017
Final Coil Announce Vocalzone Endorsement
Final Coil are proud to announce that they are now endorsed by the wonderful Vocalzone.
According to Phil, “Over the years both Richard and myself have been enthusiastic users of Vocalzone lozenges, so we are particularly pleased to have this association with the brand.”
You can check out the Final Coil artist page here.
14/09/2017
Final Coil Announce Album Release Show At Dryden Street Social, Leicester
To celebrate our album launch, we’ll be playing a special show at Leicester’s Dryden Street Social (check out the event page here) on Sept 22nd alongside recent Metal to the Masses winners Blood Oath and finalists Ubiquitous. With DJs playing late into the night, this promises to be one hell of a showcase for the best Leicester has to offer in rock and metal.
12/09/2017
Final Coil Feature In Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine
Check out this month’s Fireworks Magazine for a detailed feature on Final Coil and a track on the free CD. Inside you’ll find a detailed interview with singer / guitarist Phil Stiles. The magazine (issue 80) is scheduled for a Sept 18th release.
21/06/2017
Final Coil Announce Pre-orders For Persistence Of Memory
Pre-order the digital version of Final Coil’s debut album via Bandcamp now (iTunes & Spotify released on 23/06/2017) and get ‘Corruption’ straight away!
19/06/2017
You waste my time’ is the epic second single to be released from Final Coil’s forthcoming debut album ‘Persistence of Memory’, which is set to be released worldwide via WormHoleDeath Records. Mixed by Wahoomi Corvi of Real Sound Studios and mastered by Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna), ‘Persistence of Memory’ is a richly varied album that provides the perfect introduction to the band.
An energetic track, ‘You waste my time’ showcases the band’s more experimental side with synth drums, intricate vocal harmonies and deftly interwoven guitar lines all drawing the listener towards a pummelling finale that blazes with unexpected fury. A perfect example of the band’s dynamic and ever-evolving sound, ‘You waste my time’ pulses with energy and yet retains the melodic depth that sits at the core of the band’s song-writing.
The video, captured by Jay Hillyer (Cabin Boy Jumped Ship) sees Final Coil continue to seek out creative and talented individuals with whom to work, having previously collaborated with Andy Pilkington (Flotsam and Jetsam) on the stunning lyric video for ‘corruption’, and the result is a beautifully rendered clip that captures the raw energy of the band’s live performance and adds a darkly cinematic edge reminiscent of clips by A Perfect Circle, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden. Filmed at Palmers Garden Centre in Enderby (during working hours, much to the bemusement of staff and customers alike), the clip provides what will be, for many, a first glimpse of Final Coil.
‘Persistence of Memory’ is to be released digitally on June 23 (with a US release of July 14 and on CD on Sept 22, with a Japanese release scheduled for Nov 29 via WormHoleDeath Records.
14/06/2017
Interview with Final Coil Frontman Phil Stiles
Phil recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Bernadette Barter of Indie Views. In a wide-ranging talk, Phil discusses the formation of Final Coil and the band’s place in the wider music industry. you can check out the piece here.
10/06/2017
Final Coil Feature In The Metal Mag
This month’s edition of The Metal Mag offers up an exclusive interview with Phil about all things Final Coil. Check it out here.
24/05/2017
Final Coil Join Imperative PR Management Roster
Final Coil are proud to announce their involvement with Imperative PR, who will be handling the promotion for the band’s debut album, ‘Persistence of memory’, which is due out digitally on 23/06/17 and physically on 22/09/2017 via WormHoleDeath Records. Imperative are a professional and well-known company whose work with bands as diverse as Thus Defiled and De profundis makes them the perfect home for Final Coil.
Check out the band’s page with Imperative here.
29/04/2017
Final Coil Make Metal 2 The Masses Semi Final
Final Coil are delighted to announce that they will be taking part in the Leicester Metal 2 the Masses Semi Final 1 alongside Blood Oath, My Legacy and Ubiquitous. The event also has a special guest headliner in the form of Two Tales of Woe and promises to be yet another sell out night at Leicester’s esteemed Firebug Bar. Final Coil will be airing new tracks from the forthcoming debut album ‘Persistence of memory’ as well as a few live favourites and are hoping to progress tot he final with a chance of playing Bloodstock Festival.
Tickets can be purchased in advance (and we strongly suggest you so do) from WeGotTickets and you can check out the event page on Facebook here.
19/04/2017
Final Coil Sign With WormHoleDeath
Leicester-based alt-prog band Final Coil are pleased to announce that they have signed with WormHoleDeath records for the release of their debut album “Persistence of Memory”
Phil Stiles (singer / guitarist) statement:
“The label is the perfect home for us. Although they’re known for heavier acts they have an amazing wealth of experience and they’ve been incredibly supportive of the musical direction we wanted to take on this album. That support included a huge number of conversations between label and band as Final Coil sought to develop the ambitious musical and lyrical themes of “Persistence of Memory”. Thanks to [label manager] Carlo, we went into the studio fully prepared and confident that this was the best record we could possibly make. Carlo didn’t interfere at all, but he offered careful guidance and his help was invaluable to us.
The collaboration between WormHoleDeath and Final Coil will allow the band to reach a global audience whilst benefiting from the support and experience of a label that prides itself on its independent spirit and the close relationship it forges with its artists. You hear so many horror stories about unscrupulous labels, but Carlo has taken exceptional care of us from the moment we first got in touch. We’re very pleased to have an opportunity to work with a label who are so friendly and respectful and we can’t wait to share our debut album with fans around the world.”
Release dates
Digital release date : 23rd June 2017 (Wormholedeath/The Orchard)
U.S.A : 14th July 2017 (Wormholedeath U.S.A.)
CD release date : 22nd September 2017 (Aural Music Group)
Japan : TBA (Wormholedeath Japan/DiskUnion)
Tracklist
1. Corruption
2. Dying
3. Alone
4. You Waste My Time
5. Myopic
6. Failed Light
7. Spider Feet
8. Lost Hope
9. Moths To The Flame
10. In Silent Reproach
11. Alienation
About “Persistence of Memory”
“Produced by acclaimed Italian producer Wahoomi Corvi (CreTura, The Way Of Purity) at Real Sound Studios and mastered by the legendary Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna, Heads, Closet Disco Queen) at Redmount Studios in Stockholm, Persistence of Memory is the debut album from UK alternative rock / prog band Final Coil set for release via WormHoleDeath Records.
An eleven-track album loosely based around the theme of lost communication and dehumanisation in the face of an ever-increasing wave of technological innovation, Persistence of memory is a dark, hallucinatory journey into a world of broken familial ties, savage regret and seething rage against the dying of the light.
Moving deftly from the sonic firestorm of opening number Corruption (a song juxtaposing physical and moral corruption set against crushing, juggernaut riffs) to the Floydian disquiet of Alienation, Persistence of memory is an album of contrasts which finds its centrepiece in the progressive epic Failed light, a song that focuses on finding hope amidst the desolation. A deeply personal piece of music, frontman Phil Stiles states simply that “failed light is the best thing I have ever written – of all the songs on the album, this was the one we had to get right.” At ten minutes, it is a lengthy work that ebbs and flows beautifully and it sees Phil and lead guitarist Richard Awdry trading solos and vocal harmonies in a manner that will have fans of Anathema and Pink Floyd in raptures.
Other highlights on the album include the synth-infused you waste my time with its stinging lyric focusing on self-absorption, the brooding Spider Feet (one of two songs written by guitarist Richard Awdry) and the desolate finale of alienation, a track that shifts from Phil’s heart-broken and vulnerable lyric to a truly gargantuan tsunami of arcing riffs that close the album with dizzying power.
Another aspect of “getting it right” was the band’s insistence on keeping the use of computers to a minimum. The band tracked the album through a beautifully restored analogue mixing desk at Real Sound Studios in Langhirano (Northern Italy) under the guidance of Wahoomi Corvi. “Wao was totally understanding from the start” says Phil of his relationship with the producer. “He was more used to producing metal bands, but when we played him the demos he realised straight away that we needed a warmer, more analogue sound and he worked hard with us to get good takes rather than edit us into perfection.”
Similarly, the choice of mastering engineer was crucial. For Phil, there was only one choice: “I’ve been a huge fan of Cult of Luna for a long time, and last year I discovered albums by the bands Heads and Closet Disco Queen pretty much because they had worked with Magnus. Magnus understands the importance of a dynamic master and that was essential to me. So many records now are mastered to be as loud as hell, whereas I wanted people to be able to enjoy the space in the music and, if they want it loud, all they have to do is turn it up!”
An emotionally-charged debut album, Persistence of Memory is the work of a passionate, sonically ambitious band who draw upon elements of progressive, post-rock, metal and alternative rock to create something truly innovative.
For Phil the album “was the chance of a life-time. We worked incredibly hard to make the album flow from start to finish because we want the music to take the listener on a journey. Since I was very young, I would get goose bumps listening to records and just letting the music take me away from the real world for a short time, and I hope that our listeners can find the same escape in our music.
20/03/17
Final Coil Make Metal 2 The Masses Quarter Finals & Join Mosh Against Cancer Line Up
Final Coil are pleased to announce that they have progressed to the quarter finals of the Leicester Metal 2 the Masses competition. Playing against stiff competition, the band delivered a ferociously heavy set drawing upon material from their two, currently-available EPs (2011’s Live with doubt and 2015’s Closed to the light), as well as from their forthcoming debut album. Thus far, the band have remained guarded about the record, but the live tracks previewed suggest a focus upon vocal harmonies and taut, edgy riffs. You can read a review of the night here.
The band are now gearing up for their quarter final, which will be held at Leicester’s Firebug venue on April 9th. You can see the event page for the heat here.
On April 7th the band are also set to lay waste to The Arches venue in Coventry where they will open the well-respected Mosh Against Cancer festival. Also playing that day are Pelugion, The Darkhorse and Dakesis, who headline the night. Not only an event in support of a great cause, Mosh Against Cancer is a showcase for the very best in UK talent and Final Coil are very excited and proud to be a part of it.
Check out the full line up below.
06/12/16
Final Coil In The Studio In Italy
2016 has been a remarkable year for Final Coil. Following the release of the ‘Closed to the light’ EP in 2015, the band has been working hard behind the scenes to write a full-length debut album and we’re proud to announce that, finally, we are entering the studio. Yesterday morning, the whole band flew out to Italy to spend three weeks at the respected Real Sound Studios, the same studio in which both CreTura and The Way Of Purity recorded. Featuring eleven songs, the album expands upon the experimentation of ‘Closed to the light’ whilst still offering up the trademark powerful riffs and twisted harmonies that have been at the core of the band’s sound since the start. We’ll be updating from the studio and sharing more details in the coming weeks, but we’d like to start by thanking all those that have supported us this year and we hope that you’ll join us on the next stage of our journey. x
17/11/2016
Final Coil Join Creature For Leicester Show
Final Coil will be opening for symphonic extreme metal band CreTura when they play Leicester on Sunday. CreTura, who recently released their acclaimed album ‘Fall of the seventh Golden Star’ (reviewed by our good friends at SonicAbuse here) via WormHoleDeath records, are playing just a few dates in the UK, so this is set to be a very special and intimate show.
Check out this cool clip from the album:
The bill is rounded off with London’s ‘Immortal Machinery’ (you can find out more here) who previously played at Leicester’s Shed venue. A dark and uncompromising band who recorded alongside Megadeth’s Glen Drover, Immortal Machinery are a passionate and creative band and we’re proud to share a stage with them once again.
The show is promoted by Resin Events, the creative team behind Leicester’s Uprising festival, and takes place on Sunday, 20th November at Duffy’s Bar.