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  For SHADOW SMILE, independence is king. They crowd-funded their debut album 'Signed In Blood' so they could be free to create the music they are passionate about without interference from labels or management (funded by the fans, for the fans). Now they are taking this self-funded DIY attitude Live on tour. Having dominated the main stages at esteemed UK festivals including Call Of The Wild, Winter Rocks and Mayhem Festival, as well as opening for bands such as Skid Row and Terrorvision, Sheffield's Shadow Smile have now set their sights on headliner status. The tour will cover much of the UK in two legs (or Chapter 1 and Chapter 2) with an individually curated line up for each city. 'We really wanted to make sure we were supporting grassroots venues and artists with a similar ethos to our own' said frontman Connor McGovern. ''We realised we had to be in full control of the tour to do that, so we've hired the venues ourselves, booked the bands ourselv...

  Taken from their newly released and acclaimed debut album 'Signed In Blood', Shadow Smile unveil news of their 'Before Every Fall' lyric video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHcNNY3irHE The Sheffield (UK) four piece launched their long awaited crowd-funded debut album on the 18th August 2023. A concept album exploring how the Seven Deadly Sins ideology still impacts upon modern life and our society. Over the course of two years, Shadow Smile have been finely crafting anthemic metal-edged tracks under the guiding hand of Daniel Jeffery at Treehouse Studios (UK). Since forming in 2019, the independent releasing band have propelled themselves onto the British metal scene, gaining an army of followers, headlining shows and making festival appearances, along with garnering support from both independent and national media. 'Signed In Blood' debut album is available now on all major digital platforms. https://open.spotify.com/album/647vzvwkc0zLtoukUPGJ44 Shadow S...

  Shadow Smile, the visionary metal band often referred to as the 'Steel City Vampire Crew', are set to release their highly anticipated debut album 'Signed In Blood' on the 18th August 2023. This concept piece dives into the theology of the Seven Deadly Sins (pride, greed, wrath, lust, envy, gluttony & sloth) and their profound impact on modern day society. 'Signed In Blood' is a testament to Shadow Smile's commitment to their uncompromised artistic vision. The album was entirely crowd-funded by the bands dedicated fan-base, enabling the band to create an authentic musical experience without the creative interference of records labels or management. By embracing free thought, the Sheffield (UK) based band aims to empower their audience to question their prevailing ideologies and resist the influence of mainstream media. 'Signed In Blood' was produced by Daniel Jeffery and mixed by James Pinder at Treehouse Studios (UK) and this independent relea...

  Shadow Smile return with their gluttony themed statement 'Suck The World Dry'. The track is the final offering in a trilogy of singles lifted from their debut concept album 'Signed In Blood' launching this summer. 'Suck The World Dry' contains all the ingredients that has helped establish the Sheffield (UK) foursome as one of Britain's most exciting new rising metal acts. Brutal guitar riffs, pounding rhythmic grooves and diligent song dynamics all provide a backdrop for guttural vocals that launch into anthemic hook-lines. Shadow Smile continue to fuse modern metal stylings with reverential echoes of yesteryears stadium rock grandiosity. An attention grabbing formula that has earned the independently releasing band a growing legion of fans across the UK and far beyond. Alike their previous singles ,'Suck The World Dry' was produced by Daniel Jeffery at Derbyshire's highly regarded Treehouse Studios (UK). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s9KW6w...

  'Hellbound Heart' is the hard hitting new single from Sheffield (UK) metal outfit Shadow Smile. Exploring the subject of 'Lust' - this potently hook-fuelled track is the second instalment from band's eagerly anticipated 'Seven Deadly Sins' themed debut album 'Signed In Blood'. Want to know more about the 'Legend Of The Shadow Smile Cult'? There are many stories surrounding Shadow Smile. Some say they're a Heavy Metal band just like all the rest and others say there is something more sinister at work. Shadow Smile first began releasing music in late 2019. These unholy sounds combine huge riffs reminiscent of metal titans such as Avenged Sevenfold and Ghost with the contemporary stylings of modern bands like Bring Me the Horizon and While She Sleeps. Since their emergence, Shadow Smile have been seducing impressionable metal fans into their cult. Each of their shows is lined with a sea of Shadow Smile t-shirts and their music videos are f...

  Sheffield's rising stars of Alternative Metal 'Shadow Smile' return with their new single 'Signed In Blood'. This is the title track from their crowdfunded debut album expected to be released in coming months. Produced by Daniel Jeffery and Mixed by James Pinder (The Wildhearts, While She Sleeps, Malevolence) at Treehouse Studios (UK), the single provides an explosive taste of things to come from the British outfit featuring Connor McGovern (Vocals), Adam Smith (Guitar), Ethan Goebel-Todd (Bass) and Joe Fletcher (Drums). After eight successful self-released singles, 'Signed In Blood' shows Shadow Smile have channelled their varied influences (ranging from contemporary acts like Bring Me The Horizon and While She Sleeps to the stadium filling sounds of Metallica, Def Leppard and Queen) into an accessible yet defined take on Metal, perfect for the 21st century. As part of an overarching concept album about the Seven Deadly Sins, 'Signed In Blood' ...

  Britain's fiercely independent Alternative Metal outfit Shadow Smile announce the release of their epic new single 'Dearly Departed'. A deeply heartfelt and emotionally charged track exploring the grief and loss of losing a close loved one. Encompassing a fusion of classic metal and modern electronica - the Sheffield (UK) outfit continue to strive forward, pushing musical boundaries with their original-yet- timeless sound. A fast rising and exciting new rock act whose sonic concoctions will equally resonate with fans of contemporary metal-core acts like Bring Me The Horizon, While She Sleeps etc and stadium metal heavyweights such as Ghost and Avenged Sevenfold. Recognised for their dark theatrical visuals, aggressive yet melodic music and anthemic vocal hook-lines, Shadow Smile are the latest hot contenders to potentially follow in the footsteps of many successful bands that have emerged from Sheffield's ever-thriving music scene. Since forming in 2019, the South Y...