Post-hardcore quintet, Alera, emerged from the depths of 2021 to debut their nostalgic brand of melodic, heavy music. Today the band share “Bleak“, the second single under the band’s belt, leading the way for the forthcoming EP ‘Beware The Snake‘, out Friday, November 26.

the band explain that “Bleak” is about struggling with dark thoughts and was written in a time of vulnerability. Vocalist Hayden Oakley adds: “The desperation of the mind when it seeks escape can become overpowering, and during moments of weakness can leave you in a state of hopelessness.“

Releasing off the back of their cryptic campaign for the previous single, “Failure; An Anecdote for Expectations“, Alera have amassed a cult-like following. Launching under the guise of The Covenant at inception, Alera directed curiosity to a Discord server in which members interactively unravelled the puzzles Alera offered. At the release of their acoustic rendition of “Failure…”, the band posted a link in the YouTube description which began another search for answers.

“Bleak” will be available to stream everywhere tomorrow, Friday October 1. ‘Beware The Snake’ EP will be available Friday November 26.