‘Let death bloom with life’ is a lyric chanted like a mantra on song ‘The Beast’, the emotional and sonic core of Saint Agnes’ new studio album, ‘Your God Fearing Days Are About to Begin’, out October 31st via Spinefarm.
More than a line, it’s a mission statement. Out of violence and sorrow, something radiant has bloomed, and with it, Saint Agnes have stepped into their boldest, most artistically vital era yet.
Hailing from London, Saint Agnes is fronted by Kitty A. Austen, the band’s creative axis; leading from the front, she channels beauty and brutality in equal measure, spearheading the group’s reputation for intense and chaotic live shows, striking visuals, plus a sound that’s heavy, hypnotic and unrepentantly dark.
Saint Agnes have built a loyal following off the back of two EPs, two critically acclaimed studio albums, and over 12 million Spotify streams. With strong support from BBC Radio 1 and explosive mainstage sets at major festivals in the UK & Europe, the band have proved their power live, including at sold-out, riotous headline shows around the UK.
Self-confessed “control freaks”, Saint Agnes obsessively curate all aspects of their art and their music; this time, however, they utilised the mixing skills of Jim Pinder (Sleep Token, BMTH), the result being “Our best sounding record to date, and the truest to our vision” – Kitty.