WILTWITHER Drop “Front Door Phobia” Video Featuring JOHNNY BOOTH’s Andrew Herman

Metalcore newcomers Wiltwither have released the music video for their new single “Front Door Phobia,” featuring guest vocals from Andrew Herman of Johnny Booth. The track serves as the lead single from the band’s upcoming debut album, Pure Light, and marks their first release through 3DOT Recordings, the label founded by Periphery.

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Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor praised the signing, stating:

“We think Wiltwither is doing something different than most of the bands in their scene and are pushing the limits of heavy music. Their new songs are a complete step up from their previous work, and we can’t wait for everyone to hear them.”

In a joint statement, Wiltwither described the single as an unflinching look at modern chaos:

“‘Front Door Phobia’ touches on the graphic nature of modern society. It unapologetically explores concepts of isolation, political unrest, and the ever-growing tally of daily war crimes in a visceral, adrenaline-pumping track. Relentless low end crushes against you as you’re assaulted by panicked vocals and screeching guitars reminding you that every moment spent amongst ‘the public’ may be your last.

The track also features Andrew Herman of Johnny Booth; a truly special moment on the record for us. He and the rest of the Booth guys have helped shape us into who we are both as creatives and people, and it’s nothing short of a pleasure to have him join us on such an important song for our career.”

Drummer and producer Tyler Syphertt added that Pure Light draws from a wide range of influences:

“We took a lot of steps in order to define who we are musically. Much of my background is in hip-hop, R&B, and jazz, so those elements seep through the record. The influences were all over the place—from Kendrick Lamar to Jesus Molina. We got these slight undertones of retro mid-century futurism by researching classified projects like MK Ultra and other historical events. Instead of just being heavy, there’s a ton of ear candy. We took leaps into new territory.”

Vocalist Nick Rendelman concluded:

“This record discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of life. It also shows humans coming together and sharing their experiences, thoughts, and perspectives with one another at a level they had never imagined. If you’re experiencing the record as a whole, I’d love for you to walk away caring about your neighbor a little bit more. For as heavy as it is, the message is to be kinder and more compassionate.”

Pure Light track listing:

01 – “Act I”
02 – “New Pain”
03 – “Front Door Phobia” (feat. Andrew Herman of Johnny Booth)
04 – “Worst Case Scenario” (feat. Joshua Rendelman)
05 – “Act II”
06 – “Can I Live In This Moment Forever”
07 – “Wiltwither 2”
08 – “Black Pearl”
09 – “Act III”
10 – “Obsolete”
11 – “Sink Until You Reach The Bottom”
12 – “Pure Light”

Pre-orders for Pure Light are available here.

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