Having recently announced the impending departure of their singer, Kaya Tarsus, Harrogate's modern metal bruisers Blood Youth are gearing up for the Slam Dunk Festival appearance this weekend by releasing a relentless new track, Colony3.
Carrying the nu metal influences from the band's last album, 2019's Starve, Colony3 is driven by a head-crushing beat into fraught, emotional refrains that carry more than a hint of Slipknot, and of course the band's late, former drummer, Joey Jordison.
Kaya recently released a statement about his departure from the band, stating: "When talks about the future plans of the band began to start up I found myself dreading the idea of going back on tour. Daily panic attacks, not eating and barely sleeping. I realised very quickly that my mental health is not at a place where I can comfortably be a part of a touring band anymore and after the 18 months we have all had I do not believe it is fair on the boys for me to make them or the BY fans wait until I’m ready.
"Blood Youth does not deserve to go on a hiatus. It deserves to continue and grow. Keep supporting Blood Youth. I will be with them myself as a fan every step of the way.
"There is no beef, there is no drama. These boys are my brothers and will be forever. I love creating music, I love writing songs. So who knows what the future holds. But right now I’m listening to my heart for the first time and doing something for my overall well-being."
The band are due to embark on a headline tour later this month with Death Blooms in support, and will be co-headline on a tour in February 2022 with Cane Hill. Tickets for both tours are available via the band's website.
Colony3 is available now via Rude Records
