The Motion Below are back with a vengeance with their second single “Figureheads“, which is a ferocious track that touches on the very real topic of fitting in. This single is the second from upcoming EP ‘Cronus Complex‘ out Friday August 30. The band is also backing this up with a support set alongside ATLVS and Visioner for BLKLST on the Spider Love EP launch show next weekend!

Heavy vocalist Thomas Katgert explains that the protagonist from the lyrics “has spent much time alienated from involving themselves in things they’re interested in due to the ostracism of their peers. This culminates in a critique on the many people of influence who happen to enable this behaviour, and a rallying cry to all those who may find themselves in the same situation.” 

The music video, created and directed by Colin Jeffs (Windwaker, Alpha Wolf, Dealer) adds a visual aspect and a narrative element to the lyrical content by focusing on a masked man who is the personification of the protagonist’s feelings of insecurity and his perceived rejection from the world around him. After being cornered by the masked stalker, the protagonist turns on the aggressor and takes his place as the aggressive force. Thomas explains that “this is symbolism for him deciding to stop ignoring his feelings and to do something to change his environment“. After turning on the masked man and venting his grievances, the protagonist unmasks his aggressor to reveal his own face underneath which, as Thomas adds, “suggests that much of the problem he had faced came from within, a message that is echoed in the lyrics.” 

“Figureheads” will be available on all digital and streaming platforms tomorrow, Friday August 9. ‘Cronus Complex’ will be available Friday August 30, with pre-orders live now at http://bit.ly/TMB-CC! Tickets for the BLKLST Spider Love EP launch available at http://bit.ly/spiderlovetickets.