On Monday (17th), Svalbard released their final song, “If We Could Still Be Saved,” closing the book on their musical catalog, just days before their farewell tour begins. Today, (19th), the band officially kicks off the last run of UK headline shows of their career. The track finds Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan, Mark Lilley, and Matt Francis delivering one last surge of emotion. With the release of their final song and the start of their final tour, Svalbard bid their fans a heartfelt and definitive goodbye.
Cherry expressed:
“We spend most of our lives unaware of finality. Blissfully oblivious to when those musical notes played will be our last. So, when we can see an end in sight for something, it distorts the view. Like a funeral marked in your calendar a year in advance. Appreciation shows it’s sheepish face and whispers: ‘sorry I took so long.’
This is the last time we will release a song as Svalbard. Its a song not just heavy with riffs but heavy with sentiment, reflecting on our 15 years as a band. It’s also a parting gift to all of the people who have supported us. Think of it as the metal version of “Goodbye” by the Spice Girls!”
Watch the clip below:
Final UK Tour Dates w/ Cage Fight & Knife Bride
11/19 UK @ Glasgow, Slay 11/20 UK @ Manchester, Rebellion 11/21 UK @ Newcastle, Think Tank 11/22 UK @ Bristol, Thekla 11/23 UK @ London, Oslo Hackney
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