Militarie Gun - 'Throw Me Away'
Militarie Gun continue to carve their path to becoming modern icons with the new track “Throw Me Away” from the brand new album “God Save The Gun”.
Militarie Gun are an all-new anomaly in the band scene, gradually conquering the alternative sphere since first bursting onto the scene in 2020 with “My Life Is Over”. The new album represents a breath-taking improvement in quality and depth. They draw influence from a broad spectrum of genres to craft an genuinely spectacular experience, and “Throw Me Away” is no exception. This track enables the band to explore new directions both behind their instruments and within their own minds. The notation and changing chord voicings, combined with beautiful descending and spiralling vocals, elevate this track into an emotional masterpiece.
Immediately, they open with their archetypal upbeat and emphatic riffs produced by guitarists William Acuña and Kevin Kiley, helping the drums embody a bright and explosive cadence that erupts into beautiful yet cruel halftime fills that carry the severity of the chorus's lyrical content with pure excellence. Frontman Ian Shelton's modus operandi with this song is to gift the world an introspective glance into the need to be appreciated for being useful. This attention and validation are a human connection that is infinitely relatable and will always provoke intense and searing emotion, regardless of background. The relatability and significance of messaging, coupled with the genre-agnostic style, make Militarie Gun a wonder for all ears. There is something for the vast majority of people, whether it's in rich and smooth bass lines, high-stakes drumming, punchy and memorable riffs or soul-crushing lyrical content. This band is one for all and all for one.
Following extensive tours for their previous albums, the band aim to leave it all on the stage and display their high pace and infectious live performances with an all-new set of tracks this October across the UK and Europe. This band are a spectacle to witness live, playing festivals all across Europe. They have notable sets at Outbreak, Reading and 2000 Trees; these all helped platform the new music and boost the talent of these young men, seeing them power on with similar messaging yet all new, fresh takes create an exciting atmosphere as they possess mounds of potential and “Throw Me Away” displays this en masse.
Militarie Guns' album “God Save The Gun” will debut on October 17th via Loma Vista Recordings, and if the singles are anything to go by, music lovers everywhere should start getting hyped up as the explosive California five-piece are truly on track to shock the world in the years to come. Given the vast amount of evolution that seems to happen year on year with this band, it's essential that anyone who likes the sound allows themselves to experience the radiating energy that comes with their live performances, because I certainly will be.
Words by Josh Pook
