Perth's Patient Sixty-Seven offer up a hefty metalcore chunk of a single in 'Wayfarer'

Perth’s metalcore act, Patient Sixty-Seven have been pushing heavy music with meaning since day one, and their latest effort, ‘Wayfarer’ is no exemption.

‘Wayfarer’ checks all the boxes to please the ears of metalcore fans, with plenty of aggression from the dual vocals and riffs, progressing to technical, melodic sections, and back in to a steady groove. The drums are in your face, relentless, and sneak in the odd blast beat section. Overall it’s a frenetic slab of heaviness, with all the feels.

Despite hailing from one of the most isolated cities in the world, the bands heart and polished metalcore sound - combining crushing breakdowns, ambient guitars and the two-headed vocal tandem of Tom Kiely and Rory Venville - has proven it’s more than just about where you’re from.

Vocalist Tom Kiely said that "Wayfarer is an important song for our band. I drew inspiration for the lyrics and themes from the graphic novel Sandcastle. The uncertainty and fears around the pandemic, life passing us by before our eyes. That fear struck a chord with me during the recording process , and the song really hones in on that - talking about the anxiety in growing older without a sense of purpose or direction."

"It's a bit different for us as most of our lyrics to date have been a little more literal - this was an opportunity to talk on what that fear felt like for me, and ask some harder questions. I'm really proud of Wayfarer and how it came together.

Sound-wise, I feel it brings some new things to the table for us in terms of being more guitar-driven - pairing the soaring guitar leads and riffs with the big sing-along chorus. The vocal performance is one of my favourite I've ever given, and I feel it showcases our progression as a band in still wanting to keep it heavy - but bringing in new elements to help it feel fresh."

The new track was written by Tom Kiely and Rory Venville from P67 and additional composition was inserted by Bryce Kariger. Production was handled by Ryan Botha (Audax Studios) and Bryce Kariger and it was Mixed and Mastered by Ryan Botha. Artwork for the single was created by Christopher Erb.

It’s time to drink in this heavy chunk of a track. ‘Wayfarer’ is out now on all digital platforms.