Photo by Bethan Miller.
British metal band Employed To Serve have released a brand-new single ‘Atonement’ featuring Will Ramos of Lorna Shore, ahead of their long-awaited studio album Fallen Star which is set for release April 25th. The track included Will Ramos’ gutteral growls he’s known for, as well as clean vocals for the first time ever on an album feature.
Guitarist and songwriter Sammy Urwin comments, “We want to fly the flag for heavy metal and the traditions that it holds. But at the same time we want to play our part in taking things forward.”
“‘Atonement’ takes aim at those who try to lord their power over you. The only way to defeat these people is by rising above their behaviour and pushing forward on your own path. We wanted to lead with this single because it is the track that encompasses the ethos of Employed to Serve as a whole. We’re strong believers of working hard and not letting life and the negative people in it affect your goals and aspirations.”
The music video was mainly filmed in Scranton, PA, home of the sitcom The Office (US).
Vocalist Justine Jones adds, “The studio was a shrine to the show, and Dwight, which was fun to explore in between filming! We wanted to portray someone in power/authority trying to wear down their captive through aggression. I found it very hard to keep a straight face while choking out Sammy, by take 15 or so I got more into it as the jetlag and hot weather made me feel more unhinged…”
You can catch Employed To Serve on their UK headliner in April, alongside Celestial Sanctuary and Burner, tickets are available from January 24th 10am.