Eschalon release new music video for ‘Shallow’
ESCHALON have released a new music video!
The new music video, for the track Shallow, is the brand new single from the UK tech-metalcore band and follows on from their previous single, Helios, which was released in November last year. The new song features a guest appearance from Haydn Connolly [IN FEAR, AMBER PALACE].
Speaking about the new song and its accompanying music video, ESCAHLON vocalist Brad Makinson says, “embedded within the lyrics of Shallow lies a deeply personal journey of survival. As a child, I endured an onslaught of physical, mental, and emotional torment inflicted by a bully. Paralysed by fear, I bore the weight of my anguish in silence, trapped in a cycle of isolation and despair. Even those closest to me remained unaware of the depths of my suffering, as I struggled to reconcile the betrayal of a ‘friend’ turned tormentor.
The most harrowing chapter of my story unfolded one day at a local playground, where my innocence was smothered and my childhood dreams turned to nightmares. At the age of ten, I found myself face to face with my own mortality as I was coerced into digging my own grave, only to be buried alive by my tormentor. Thankfully, there was a passerby who intervened, pulling me from the clutches of death and sparing me my early grave. Shallow looks at the visceral aftermath of that traumatic event, a searing indictment of the scars it left me with and the festering loathing that consumed me in its wake.
In the conceptual representation of this within the video, Max (vocals) takes on the role of the saviour, as he stands by my side in the video, battling the darkness and negativity. His presence embodies the power of companionship and support, illustrating how reaching out to a friend can be a lifeline in times of isolation and despair. Scenes within caves throughout the video echo the themes of loneliness, darkness, and isolation, mirroring the depths of anguish I’ve felt. Yet, amidst these caverns of despair, Max‘s presence as the saviour shines a beacon of hope, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, the help of a friend can guide us back to the light. This song serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of hope, friendship and reclaiming your narrative from the depths of despair.”
Watch the official music video for Shallow here:
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