You might remember Raleigh-based progressive metal act KROSIS from our exclusive playthrough by bassist Brian Krahe for their track “Duplicity” back in May of this year. Well, the back with a vengeance in this new music video for their single “To Persist or Adhere”, which is off their upcoming record, A Memoir of Free Will, which is set to drop in February 2020 via Unique Leader Records. Check it!
If you know anything about Krosis, it could be that they’re one of our favorite progressive and technical metal bands out there these days. Super slick production, absolutely amazing players, and some of the darkest and densest riffs all combine together to form the band’s unique-yet-approachable sound. And memorable and heavy as absolute fuck, “To Persist or Adhere” only seeks to further their path into the modern prog and death metal fan’s field of view.
About single, the band had this to say:
“‘To Persist or Adhere’ is a symbolic milestone for all of us in Krosis. It is the debut of our matured and redefined stylistic sound, while also representing our progression as a band over this past year. It is a journey of perseverance that can be related to everyday life, as well as our willingness to progress through all obstacles that we may face. It is the most meaningful piece of art that I have ever worked on and I truly hope it can impact other people as it has impacted us.”
And as for the gear used in the music video, here’s what the dudes are rockin’:
Adam Thiessen (Guitar):
- Schecter Reaper-7 Multiscale in Satin Charcoal Burst:
- Swamp Ash Body
- Poplar Burl Top
- Maple/Walnut Neck
- Ebony Fretboard
- Ultra-Thin C Neck
- 25.5″-27″ Scale
- Hipshot Hardtail String-Thru Bridge
- Diamond Decimator Bridge and Neck Pickups with Option to Coil Split
- Strings: D’Addario NYXL 7 String pack .011 – .064
Brandon Scurlark (Guitar):
- Ibanez RGDIX7MPB In Blue Burst
- Poplar Burl Top
- Layered Ash Body
- 26.5″ scale Nitro Wizard-7 3pc Maple/Purpleheart Neck
- Birdseye Maple fretboard
- DiMarzio Fusion Edge 7 Humbucker Neck and Bridge pickup
- Gibraltar Standard II-7 bridge
- Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
- Strings: D’Addario NYXL .011 – .064
- Tones: Misha Mansoor Toneforge and Neural DSP Parallax
Daniel Cece (Drums):
- Mapex Armory 4-pc drums
- 12″ 14″ snare 16″ 18×22″ bass
- Soultone Cymbals – 12″ hi-hats, 17″ and 18″ crash, 22″ ride, 8 and 10″ splash
- Xcel Classic Drumsticks
- Vratim shoes
- DrumDial Tuners
Brian Krahe (Bass):
- ESP B-1005SE Multiscale
- Nordstrand Big Split 5 Pickups
- 37″ to 34″ Multiscale
- ABQ-3MS 3-band EQ
- Hipshot Solo Bridge
- Gotoh Tuners
- Swamp Ash Body
- Rosewood Top
- Five-piece Wenge/Bubinga neck
- Strings: Kalium .174, D’addario 40-95
- Tuning: Drop E (E B E A D)
Mac Smith (Vocals):
- His natural gnarly voice.
Be sure to pre-order the new album A Memoir of Free Will here if you’re in the US and here if you’re in the EU. And don’t forget to follow these dudes on Facebook and Instagram, as well as to peep their other tunes on Bandcamp. Lastly, don’t forget to catch these guys on tour in November/December with Existence and Symbolik. Dates and deets below.
Krosis only dates:
11/7 Nashville TNÂ @ SpringwaterÂ
11/8 Springfield MOÂ @ Outland Bar
11/9 Tulsa OKÂ @ Mass Movement Community ARts
11/10 Lubbock TXÂ @ Demons Den UndergroundÂ
11/11 Tempe AZÂ @ Palo Verde LoungeÂ
W/ Inanimate Existence, SymbolikÂ
11/14 Sacramento CAÂ @ The Boardwalk
11/15 Laguna Niguel @ Karman Bar
11/16 Kingman AZÂ @ Sportsman’s CLub
11/17 Santa Fe NMÂ @ Tumbleroot Brewery
11/18 San Antonio TXÂ @ The Anthem Entertainment
11/19 Austin TXÂ @ Come and Take It Live
11/20 Corpus Christi TXÂ @ BoozersÂ
11/21 New Orleans LAÂ @ The Goat
11/22 Pensacola FL @ Rodeo Rock
11/23 Tallahassee FLÂ @ The Warrior On The RiverÂ
11/24 Jacksonville FLÂ @ Jack Rabbits
11/25 Spartanburg SCÂ @ Ground Zero
11/29 Allentown PAÂ @ Sportsmen’s Cafe
11/30 Brooklyn NYÂ @ The Kingsland
12/1 Revere MAÂ @ Sammy’s Patio
12/2 Providence RIÂ @ AlchemyÂ
12/4 Buffalo NYÂ @ StampsÂ
