MONUMENTS Have Dropped a New Tack and Video Called “Animus”

British progressive metal band Monuments have just released a new single called “Animus,” the first new work featuring vocalist Andy Cizek and the reintroduction of drummer Mike Malyan. The video can be viewed below while the song can be streamed/purchased on digital platforms here.

Cizek stated the following about the song, “Hey Y’all, We’re excited to show you our new track ‘Animus’. Lyrically, this song explores overcoming anxiety. Embracing your burdens and letting them flourish into a positive driving force. Thus, these demons became my ‘Animus’. Thanks for listening,”

Monuments parted ways with their well-known vocalist Chris Barretto around the time they released their third studio record Phronesis via Century Media Records this past October, an album that was well-received from critics and fans alike (read our review of Phronesis right here).

Watch the new “Animus” music video here:

Indian Tour Dates:

01/29 – (IND) Mumbai – antiSOCIAL
02/02 – (IND) Bangalore – Pravega IISC

European Headlining Tour Dates (w/ Heart Of A Coward, I Built The Sky):

06.02.20 (D) Cologne – Luxor
07.02.20 (NL) Arnhem – Willemeen
08.02.20 (NL) Eindhoven – Dynamo
09.02.20 (DK) Aarhus – Voxhall
10.02.20 (SE) Stockholm – Nalen Klubb
12.02.20 (FIN) Helsinki – On The Rocks
13.02.20 (FIN) Tampere – Klubi
15.02.20 (N) Oslo – Krosset
16.02.20 (DK) Copenhagen – Pumpehuset
17.02.20 (D) Hamburg – Headcrash
18.02.20 (D) Berlin – Bi Nuu
18.02.20 (CZ) Prague – Futurum
20.02.20 (A) Vienna – Arena
21.02.20 (HU) Budapest – Akvárium
23.02.20 (CH) Bern – ISC Club
24.02.20 (F) Lyon – Hard Rock Cafe
25.02.20 (E) Barcelona – Boveda
26.02.20 (E) Madrid – Caracol
27.02.20 (F) Toulouse – Connexion
29.02.20 (F) Nantes – Ferrailleur
01.03.20 (F) Paris – Petit Bain
03.03.20 (UK) Manchester – Rebellion
04.03.20 (UK) London – O2 Academy Islington

Check out the cover art for the “Animus” single:

North American Tour Dates (w/ Skyharbor, Vespera):

4/16 – Toronto – Lee’s Place
4/17 – Ottawa – Mavericks
4/18 – Quebec City – L’Anti
4/19 – Montreal – Piranha Bar
4/21 – Providence – Alchemy
4/22 – Manchester – Jewel Music Venue
4/23 – Rochester – Montage
4/24 – Harrisburg – HMAC
4/25 – Brooklyn – The Kingsland
4/26 – Scranton – Stage West
4/28 – Indianapolis – The Citadel
4/30 – Tampa – Brass Mug
5/01 – Longwood (Orlando) – Shovelheads
5/02 – Jonesboro (Atlanta) – Furnace 41
5/03 – New Orleans – Southport Hall
5/04 – Houston – The Secret Group
5/05 – Dallas – Trees
5/06 – Austin – Dirty Dog
5/07 – El Paso – RockHouse
5/08 – Mesa – Club Red
5/10 – Orangevale – The Boardwalk
5/13 – Spokane – The Pin
5/14 – Seattle – Club Sur
5/15 – Vancouver – Venue Nightclub
5/16 – Calgary – Dickens Pub
5/17 – Edmonton – Starlite Room
5/19 – Winnipeg – Park Theatre
5/22 – Madison – The Annex
5/23 – Chicago – Cobra Lounge
5/24 – Detroit – Sanctuary