SONJA sign to Century Media Records and release video "Discretion for the Generous"
12-04-2024
Century Media Records welcomes Philadelphia heavy metal band Sonja to its roster. Conceptualized in 2014, Sonja are capturing the true spirit of metal and rock n’ roll with a dark and sensual approach. Following their 2022 debut album Loud Arriver, Sonja now expose their new single “Discretion for the Generous”. Vocalist and guitarist Melissa Moore previously gained attention with Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, XXX Maniak and Absu commands
Watch “Discretion for the Generous” below.
On the single and signing Moore bares:
“It’s a potent experience to write, record, film a video at my home, and immediately release a song that is literally encompassing my life right now. Sonja is our Goddess and she despises compromise. We exist for her extreme desire and as such we are full-on at all times. To create the art worthy of her name we rip through our realities into the new planes of existence she demands. We are grateful for those who join us on this path of serving her. Escaping to Portugal to write the lyrics, I attempted to articulate some of the insanity back in Philly. When I returned home, we turned the volume UP. Century Media became our new sugar daddy. We stare into each other’s souls with an unhinged need to push each other over the edge. It’s pointless to even try to predict what kind of fucked up situations we are all going to end up in. Some knowledge can only be found in the dark.”
Mike Gitter, VP of A&R at Century Media Records adds on welcoming Sonja:
“When we first heard Sonja’s Loud Arriver, it was as full of heaviness, angst, sexuality and heart as a rock record could be. Like the band itself, it both challenged and waved a bloody sword for the classic and the contemporary. ‘Discretion For the Generous,’ in true Sonja fashion, occupies the space where Manowar, Danzig and Mercyful Fate conjure and conquer at the best late night party you can imagine. Century Media is proud to be Sonja’s new label home.”
Sonja have an extensive tour schedule ahead, starting with a European headline run on April 16th. From there the band will support Wayfarer on tour across North America. Full dates below.
Sonja is Melissa Moore (Vocals/Guitar), Grzesiek Czapla (Drums), Ben Brand (Bass).
Tour Dates:
EUROPE
16/04 – Ghent, BE – Asgaard
17/04 – Tilburg, NL – Roadburn
18/04 – Leeuwarden, NL – Alternative Rockcafé Mukkes
20/04 – Hambug, DE Bambi calore
21/04 – Berlin, DE – Urban Spree
23/04 – Leipzig, DE – Black Label
24/04 – Bochum DE – Die Trompete
25/04 – Kassel, DE – Goldgrube
26/04 – Göppingen, DE – Zille
27/04 – Lauda-Konigshofen, DE – Keep It True Festival
NORTH AMERICA w/ Wayfarer
4/30 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
5/01 – Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
5/02 – Oakland, CA – Stork Club
5/03 – Los Angeles, CA – Knucklehead
5/04 – Phoenix, AZ – Nile Underground
5/05 Gallup, NM – The Juggernaut Music
5/06 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister
5/08 – Austin, TX – Mohawk (indoors)
5/09 – New Orleans, LA – Siberia
5/10 – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social & Supply
5/11 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
5/12 – Washington DC – Atlas Brew Works
5/13 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
5/14 – Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus
5/15 – Boston, MA – Middle East (upstairs)
5/16 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar
5/17 – Toronto, ON – The Garrison
5/18 – Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl
5/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
5/21 – Chicago, IL – Reggies Rock Club
5/22 – Milwaukee, Wl – X-Ray Arcade
5/23 – St Paul, MN – Turf Club
5/24 – Lincoln, NE – Cosmic Eye
5/25 – Denver, CO – Hi-Dive*
5/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High*
6/07 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall*
* Sonja Only
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