Speed Drop New Single & Video “The First Test”

Earlier this month, Australian hardcore stalwarts Speed announced Only One Mode, their debut full-length, that is set for release on July 12th through Flatspot Records (USA) and Last Ride Records (AUS). Launching with in-your-face single, Real Life Love, the band have now shared the next taste of the record today with The First Test. The single is full of dynamics, held notes, groove-driven riffs and most notably a tasteful flute break performed by vocalist Jem Siow. The lyrics speak on finding oneself as a marginalized individual, in Siow’s case, as an Asian-born Australian: striking out alone and growing in a beautiful and ugly world. The music video, produced by Speed and friends Jack Rudder & Thomas Elliot, shifts from parking lot mosh to a powerful performance from the band.

Speed are currently in the midst of a six week North American tour supporting Knocked Loose, Show Me The Body and Loathe. From there the band will head to Europe for a number of shows and festival plays, including appearances at Download, Hellfest and Flatspot World. The band will then head back to the US for their record release show July 12th in Los Angeles, CA at Belasco Theatre, open two Have Heart reunion shows and more. You can view the bands tour dates here purchase tickets for Europe here and North America here