Miracle Blood - "Phenomenon"

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We've been fully on board with Miracle Blood for a while now. The Boston trio meld punk and metal together in such a brilliantly unique way, and in a way that feels far more celebratory than either genre typically gets. Their latest single, "Phenomenon," starts out leaning more heavily into the metal side of things, until it veers more heavily into punk. From there, the song is somehow both more punk and more metal than anything they've ever released. It's loud, it's fast, it's heavy, and it's just about perfection. Strap yourself in and get ready for "Phenomenon." (And, yes... it does include the line "Something like a phenomenon" screamed in intense gang vocals.)

Miracle Blood say of their latest single:

"This song is about how overwhelming being ‘plugged in’ in the modern world can be. We basically have all the knowledge ever at our fingertips, but it comes at us at a break-neck pace. Our attention is vied for 24/7 as we’re blasted with news, advertising, pop culture, and even misinformation at any given second. We see tragedies around the globe happen in real time and then it’s on to the next thing before we can even process it. There are so many things in the world that need help, need fixing. But, meanwhile, we have our own lives to survive and, hopefully, enjoy. It can be paralyzing, and you end up feeling guilty about not knowing about or doing more. I think this is something many people experience, but it doesn’t get addressed often."

You can watch the cameo filled video for "Phenomenon" below. For more on Miracle Blood, check out the band's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.


7/11/2024 Sacred Root Kava Bar Lounge – Ithaca, NY 
7/12/2024 Zephyr Pub – Kent, OH
7/13/2024 The Runoff – Kalamazoo, MI
7/14/2024 The Burlington – Chicago, IL
7/15/2024 Highlands Taproom – Louisville, KY
7/16/2024 No Quarter – Nashville, TN
7/17/2024 The Firehouse – Birmingham, AL
7/18/2024 Flicker Theatre & Bar – Athens, GA
7/19/2024 Pilot Light – Knoxville, TN
7/20/2024 Munsoon House – Atlanta, GA

7/21/2024 Monstercade – Winston-Salem, NC
7/23/2024 Neptune’s Parlor – Raleigh, NC
7/24/2024 The Garage – Washington, DC
7/25/2024 The Cobra Cabana – Richmond, VA
7/26/2024 Bonks Til Close – Philadelphia, PA
7/27/2024 Wild Air Beerworks – Asbury Park, NJ
7/28/2024 Grub, Sweat, And Beers Fest @ O’Briens Pub – Allston, MA

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