
I could be witty here. I could be sarcastic. This isn’t the time for that. Wings Denied are the type of band who prove how valid metal is as an art form, as human expression on an individual and community and even spiritual level. This D.C. prog band (with an old school kind of 80’s sounding name) are a blend of BTBAM-style/Faceless trickery, solid songwriting and pure chemistry. But they are really on their own trip. This is undeniable music made by real, brilliant players with passion in their blood and a lot on their young minds. The best discovery of the month was learning of this band through my PR friend Zach Shaw (not to be confused w my former Divest bandmate and current Dead Unicorn drummer Zac Shaw).
Mirrors For A Prince, the band’s current album, could appeal to fans of everyone from Coheed to Car Bomb, in pretty equal measure, as well as the other bands I name checked above. Dark at times yet soaring and techy without losing sight of impactful emotion at others, this is the super real deal bomb ass shit, kids!
It is inspiring to hear music and know right away the band really cares about things, just from getting a glimpse into their inspiring work. I had to chat with the group about prog metal names, mental gridlock in society and much more. The thought provoking answers by Zach Dresher (Guitars) and Luka Kerecin (Vocals) are below.
Band photo by Ryan Biller.
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