The Promise (In This Moment Song)
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"The Promise" is a song by American metalcore
band In This Moment
. It is the second promotional single released from their third studio album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland
, and first to go for radio adds. The song is a duet with Otherwise vocalist Adrian Patrick. The music video for the song premiered in late September.
frontman Ivan Moody
. Due to record business issues, Moody was not able to lend his vocals to the track. Brink explains, "They (Five Finger Death Punch) would've had a single coming out at the same time as us, so it prevents problems business wise or whatever. [There] was nothing we could do for it..." Producer Kevin Churko
instead enlisted Adrian Patrick, who sang on the demo version of the song to appear on the final version. Guitarist Chris Howorth says Patricks vocals were a perfect match, "Adrian had this deep, rich voice. And together with Maria, it was a sound I have never heard before from any band or any duet. It was such a thrill to write such a powerful song and hear it sound so amazing in its rough form."
" in May 2010. The clip premiered on Century Media's Youtube
channel in September 22, 2010.
To perform the song live, Adrian Patrick has made appearances throughout the summers 2010 Mayhem festival
to sing the duet while his band Otherwise opened for In This Moment on a few off festival shows. Patrick continued to sing the duet during the bands co headlining tour with Nonpoint
during the fall of 2010. Maria Brink has invited other vocalists from touring bands to fill in Patricks vocals live.
For Record Store Day
2011, a limited edition CD single of "The Promise" was released. Only 1,000 were produced and the single features 2 tracks recorded live at Criminal Records on December 11, 2010.
CD Single
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band In This Moment
In This Moment
In This Moment is an American metalcore band from North Hollywood , California. Formed in 2005, the group has released three albums to date, all through Century Media Records.-Founding:...
. It is the second promotional single released from their third studio album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland
A Star-Crossed Wasteland
-Critical reception:The album received overwhelmingly positive reviews upon its release. The NewReview gave the album a 4 out of 5 and stated "The band have put out a monumental work that is utterly and completely enjoyable that sets the standard— and boy is it high." The Boston Herald gave it a...
, and first to go for radio adds. The song is a duet with Otherwise vocalist Adrian Patrick. The music video for the song premiered in late September.
Song Meaning
Background
Originally, Brink had written the male vocal parts of the song for Five Finger Death PunchFive Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2005, the group's name is derived from classic oriental martial arts cinema. The band originally consisted of vocalist Ivan Moody, guitarist Zoltan Bathory, guitarist Caleb Bingham, bassist Matt Snell,...
frontman Ivan Moody
Ivan L. Moody
Ivan L. Moody, also known by the pseudonym Ghost, is the singer for American Heavy metal group Five Finger Death Punch from Sacramento, California. He had performed for several bands before settling down with FFDP...
. Due to record business issues, Moody was not able to lend his vocals to the track. Brink explains, "They (Five Finger Death Punch) would've had a single coming out at the same time as us, so it prevents problems business wise or whatever. [There] was nothing we could do for it..." Producer Kevin Churko
Kevin Churko
Kevin Gregory Churko , is a Canadian musician, sound engineer, songwriter and record producer best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Modern Science, Five Finger Death Punch, Hinder, In This Moment and Shania Twain.-Awards:He has been nominated for five Juno Awards and has won...
instead enlisted Adrian Patrick, who sang on the demo version of the song to appear on the final version. Guitarist Chris Howorth says Patricks vocals were a perfect match, "Adrian had this deep, rich voice. And together with Maria, it was a sound I have never heard before from any band or any duet. It was such a thrill to write such a powerful song and hear it sound so amazing in its rough form."
Promotion and Reception
The music video was directed by David Brodsky and shot around the same time as the first single, "The Gun ShowThe Gun Show (In This Moment Song)
"The Gun Show" is a song by American metalcore band In This Moment. It is the first promotional single released from their third studio album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland...
" in May 2010. The clip premiered on Century Media's Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel in September 22, 2010.
To perform the song live, Adrian Patrick has made appearances throughout the summers 2010 Mayhem festival
Mayhem festival
The Mayhem Festival is a touring metal festival that takes place during the summer. The inaugural iteration took place in 2008; the festival has since become an annual event across the United States and Quebec, Canada. The tour has been sponsored by the Rockstar Energy Company since the time of its...
to sing the duet while his band Otherwise opened for In This Moment on a few off festival shows. Patrick continued to sing the duet during the bands co headlining tour with Nonpoint
Nonpoint
Nonpoint is an American nu metal band formed in 1997. The band consists of Elias Soriano and Rob Rivera . Currently they are signed to Razor & Tie and working on new a record which is expected to be released in Spring 2012....
during the fall of 2010. Maria Brink has invited other vocalists from touring bands to fill in Patricks vocals live.
For Record Store Day
Record Store Day
Record Store Day is an internationally celebrated day observed the third Saturday of April each year. Its purpose, as conceived by independent record store employee Chris Brown, is to celebrate the art of music...
2011, a limited edition CD single of "The Promise" was released. Only 1,000 were produced and the single features 2 tracks recorded live at Criminal Records on December 11, 2010.
Reception
"The Promise" is In This Moment's highest charting single to date. The song cracked the Top 40 Active Rock Chart in late January.Track listing
Promo CD- "The Promise (Radio Version)" - 4:28
- "The Promise (Album Version)" - 4:28
CD Single
- "The Promise (Album Version)" - 4:28
- "The Promise (Acoustic/Live at Criminal Records)"
- "Standing Alone (Live at Criminal Records)"
Personnel
In This Moment- Vocals - Maria Brink, Adrian Patrick
- Guitar - Chris Howorth
- Bass - Kyle Konkiel
- Guitar - Blake Bunzel
- Drums - Jeff Fabb