Riverhead releases first single and video from sophomore album 'Cancer'

release on April 28th 2023 through German label Sounds of Subterrania. After an exclusive radio premiere of the first single ‘Numb To The World’ at BBC Radio 1‘s Rock Show this past Monday, the single is officially released today alongside a music video created by Tue Schmidt Rasmussen. The album and single deals with life, death and survival in the face of harsh reality - singer Jacob Bredahl states:

“The lyrics are up for interpretation, but anyone with an apocalyptic mindset might relate in particular. The video translates directly to good vs. evil, life vs. death.”

Watch the video for RIVERHEAD’s ‘Numb To The World’

Riverhead - Numb To The World - YouTube

and stream the single HERE

RIVERHEAD will play a string of shows supporting the album, including two DK release shows and a performance at this year’s Copenhell festival in Copenhagen. More shows will be announced soon, including German dates.

RIVERHEAD live 2023:

• 28.04.23 - Aarhus, Sway (DK)
• 29.04.23 - Copenhagen, Sound Station (DK)
• 14-17.06.23 - Copenhell (DK)

RIVERHEAD was formed in 2015 and consists of four experienced musicians, who know each other from the Danish metal and hardcore scene having played together in different contexts in the past. The band found its first frontman in Swedish singer Jonas Pedersen, and in the beginning of 2016, the first EP ‘Letting Go/Something To Die For’ was released, followed by the debut album ‘Nothing’ in 2018. Along the way, the band played a good amount of shows and deservedly earned its reputation for being an intense, tight live unit.

When Jacob Bredahl entered RIVERHEAD as its new singer in 2021, and with the band underway with preparations for the upcoming record, he was diagnosed with cancer, which turned everything upside down. With a life threatening illness in the mix, an increased focus on the music and friendship, the subsequent process was both tough and beautiful, and the new album ‘Cancer’ ended up creating itself, right there in the middle of the band’s joint struggle for the project.

‘Cancer’ is a rough, melodic rock album emanating the member’s background in hardcore and metal while the band treads new paths towards a more vulnerable expression. An approach that is a natural consequence of the dissolvement, illness and struggle that have marked the band these last years - a struggle which has now resulted in a strong and honest record about survival.

‘Cancer’ is produced by Jacob Bredahl and Riverhead, recorded by Tommy Hansen, Tue Madsen and Jacob Bredahl, mastered by Brad Boatright with artwork by Liz Curso. ‘Cancer’ is released on LP/CD/Digital via Sounds of Subterrania April 28th 2023.