Aanthems Unleash “World Inferno” & From Upcoming “New Ruins” EP

Ryan and Geof Dolejsi are actual brothers, so it may not be surprising to learn that they have been playing music together in some form or another since they were kids. They cut their teeth in the Vancouver diy hardcore scene in the early 90s but despite witnessing many legendary bands first hand, have learned almost nothing about the right way to do things. Aanthems are now set to release their new EP, New Ruins, on all major streaming platforms on June 30th via Early Onset Records and have today released the lead single, World Inferno.

New Ruins is a five song EP written during one of the most divisive periods in history. An unintentional concept album that traces the path into isolation that fuels the politics of hate but ultimately counters with the possibility of existing in a functional society. Lyrically, the pendulum swings from seething rage directed towards those who commit atrocities against humankind and the spirit of apathy that enables them, but also acknowledges that many of those who lend themselves to the proliferation of hate and bigotry have also been victimized by those they follow. Ultimately the whole thing is tragic, but there are small things each of us can do to bring our light into the world, even if that means just sharing in one another’s grief.