IGNESCENT Return: Release New Track & Music Video

Chicago-based rock band IGNESCENT’s new single “Remnant” is a ferocious steamroller of a track.

For anyone unfamiliar with the group, which consists of vocalist Jennifer Benson, guitarist Ty Moreland, bassist Ian Sebastian, and drummer Joshua Garcia, “Remnant” is the ecstasy that could pull them in for the foreseeable future. In terms of essential introductions to an artist, It’s like My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome To The Black Parade,” The Foo Fighters’ “Everlong,” or Avril Lavigne’s “Sk8tr Boi”. One listen and you’re hooked. But make no mistake. These aren’t rookies. They have been around for a minute and plan to keep rising to the top.

IGNESCENT could easily be considered a product of similar acts, like Halestorm and Evanescence, but they are without a doubt blazing their own trail. They’ve opened up for big name acts like Megadeath and Flyleaf and have appeared at festivals such as Vans Warped Tour, Summerfest, and more. Benson’s voice is rich and powerful, though less gruff and gritty than Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale. In the long run, Benson’s approach is much more vocally sustainable.

Benson is much more than just a great singer. In the video for “Remnant,” she is effortlessly captivating on camera, shooting looks that could kill with eyes full of piercing flames. Despite being surrounded by boys, she is the dominant, magnetic presence that all great female-led rock bands need. Terrifyingly enough, through all the head-thrashing and viscous movement, she remains undeniably beautiful. With one false move, she may be the last thing you ever see.

“Remnant” is IGNESCENT claiming their territory. They proclaimed “this is not our last goodbye,” in their 2020 track, “Goodbye,” before taking a break, and it certainly was not. They’ve returned two years later more sonically cohesive and thunderous than ever before.

The track details the bands resurrection from the ashes after perhaps a fall from grace or something of the sort, with a take no prisoners attitude right from the start. Whatever the meaning, IGNESCENT is staking their claim among the current rock landscape.

The video for the track sees the band performing the song in a seemingly empty room, but with all the energy and passion as if they were playing to a crowd of thousands. However, the video is far from a boring old garage rehearsal take. Edited to perfection, elements such as the frenetic cuts, visual effects, flashing lights, convulsing camera movements and intense close-ups are all key in creating a dark, raucous atmosphere that would make even the most hardened rock fans jump in a mosh pit and headbang.

You can check out the video for “Remnant” here: