Hailing from St. Louis in Missouri, Daniel Bohn is an exciting solo act in the progressive metal landscape, serving up an intense and thrilling sound. Known for stitching elements of death metal with the orchestral flair of soundtrack composition, his music takes listeners into an exploration of life’s darker aspects. With themes that frame mental illness, conflict and personal strength, his work has impressed listeners around the world while taking cues from artists like Porcupine Tree, Opeth and Persefone.
He first made his entrance as a solo artist back in 2020 with the release of his debut album, The Black & White Sea, a ten-track project that first revealed his ambition and talent as a songwriter and musician. Following this debut, Daniel continued his momentum with two more full-length albums and several singles that confirmed his status as an artist with both technical skill and a knack for storytelling through sound.
His dedication and growing success caught the attention of Sliptrick Records, leading to his signing with the label last autumn. This partnership opened a new chapter in Daniel’s sonic story, one that he’s using to take his creative vision even further. Now, with a new album on the horizon, he’s opened a window of what’s to come with his latest single, “Failure.”
This track captures Daniel Bohn’s journey of reflection and revolves around a personal theme of the emotional weight of never meeting the expectations of parents. Built on a backbone of powerful, chugging guitar riffs and layered with lively rhythms that draw from both nu metal and progressive metal influences, the track offers a sound that’s intense, brooding and visceral.
Started off with warm piano tones and airy sonic textures, the delicate intro slowly builds with atmospheric vocals and the hushed rustle of sparse percussive elements. The arrangement abruptly erupts with storming guitars, pounding drums and a mix of smooth melodic vocals and screamed bursts to craft an explosive metal soundscape before floating back down to the gentle aesthetics of the verse.
With striking contrasts and the powerful rise and fall of intensity, the track progresses with crunchy guitars and ominous vibes for reaching a rousing finale of charging drums and impactful guitar layers capped by growling vocals and slick guitar leads to deliver a memorable final moment on this epic new track. Continuing to build the hype for his upcoming full-length record, “Failure” offers another spectacular display of Daniel Bohn’s musicianship flair and performance panache via a bold new metal outing.
Listen to Failure below
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