The Mini Album Collection - 'A Letter To Anguish' - by HARBINGER

/////////Credits/////////
Music & Lyrics written by Harbinger
Guitars & Bass Recorded by Charlie Griffiths & Ben Sutherland
Drums Recorded by Stu Mckay at Studio 6
Vocals Recorded by Meyrick De La Fuente at Floodgate Audio
Mixed & Mastered at Hansen Studios by Jacob Hansen - https://jacobhansen.com/
Artwork - Simon A Visuals
© & ℗ Harbinger 2022

A Letter To Anguish

Some egotists enjoy the short term pleasure of bringing someone down and feeling powerful like they are beyond being affected by guilt. This song is an alert to egotists that if they don’t change, they will end up hollow and alone.

/////////Credits/////////
Music & Lyrics written by Harbinger
Guitars & Bass Recorded by Charlie Griffiths & Ben Sutherland
Drums Recorded by Stu Mckay at Studio 6
Vocals Recorded by Meyrick De La Fuente at Floodgate Audio
Mixed & Mastered at Hansen Studios by Jacob Hansen - https://jacobhansen.com/
Artwork - Simon A Visuals
© & ℗ Harbinger 2022

Guiltless

The title of the track refers to the last third of the lyrics, which were written long after the pained, self-blaming introspective thoughts of the rest of the song - almost a letter written in disdain for allowing my former self to live in such a constant state of misery. 
I now realise that I tried as best as I could to fit pieces together that didn't fit, and I shouldn't have put all the blame on myself, as relationships aren't built by one person alone. 
Guiltless and A Letter to Anguish are inspired by the same events.

/////////Credits/////////
Music & Lyrics written by Harbinger
Guitars & Bass Recorded by Charlie Griffiths & Ben Sutherland
Drums Recorded by Stu Mckay at Studio 6
Vocals Recorded by Meyrick De La Fuente at Floodgate Audio
Mixed & Mastered at Hansen Studios by Jacob Hansen - https://jacobhansen.com/
Artwork - Simon A Visuals
© & ℗ Harbinger 2022

The main message of this song is to not let people that aren't comfortable in their own skin make you feel bad for being yourself - and for those who are still searching for themselves, appreciate those around you and be inspired by their success, that will help you on your journey far more than letting your envy consume you.

/////////Credits/////////
Music & Lyrics written by Harbinger
Guitars & Bass Recorded by Charlie Griffiths & Ben Sutherland
Drums Recorded by Stu Mckay at Studio 6
Vocals Recorded by Meyrick De La Fuente at Floodgate Audio
Mixed & Mastered at Hansen Studios by Jacob Hansen - https://jacobhansen.com/
Artwork - Simon A Visuals
© & ℗ Harbinger 2022

Antagonist

Growing up, my stepfather was abusive towards my mother. He eventually moved on away from my family, but not without leaving behind a trail of lies entangling multiple members of my family that led to irreparable damage.

During the pandemic he contacted me in hopes he could poison mine and my siblings' minds, I wasn't having any of it - coincidentally we had just started writing the instrumentals to this song around that time.
In Guile, I brush up on these old feelings of hatred towards that sadist and let some vengeful fantasies out vocally.

/////////Credits/////////
Music & Lyrics written by Harbinger
Guitars & Bass Recorded by Charlie Griffiths & Ben Sutherland
Drums Recorded by Stu Mckay at Studio 6
Vocals Recorded by Meyrick De La Fuente at Floodgate Audio
Mixed & Mastered at Hansen Studios by Jacob Hansen - https://jacobhansen.com/
Artwork - Simon A Visuals
© & ℗ Harbinger 2022

Guile

A song dedicated to all who put their fortune and status in front of their relationships, and are happy to step on others to get what they want.

Throughout life we see and connect with people that view others as nothing more than stepping stones - means to achieve and get to where they want to be.
Many times we see the same behaviour in politicians, they will calculate every word in order to pull on strings only they can see - manipulating people who don't have the slightest idea they're being played.

Hate File was written on how despicable characters like these make us feel.

/////////Credits/////////
Music & Lyrics written by Harbinger
Guitars & Bass Recorded by Charlie Griffiths & Ben Sutherland
Drums Recorded by Stu Mckay at Studio 6
Vocals Recorded by Meyrick De La Fuente at Floodgate Audio
Mixed & Mastered at Hansen Studios by Jacob Hansen - https://jacobhansen.com/
Artwork - Simon A Visuals
© & ℗ Harbinger 2022

Hate File

As a species, we have seen so much suffering by our own hand throughout history, that you'd hope in an age of so much information we would do better than perpetuate the suffering - but it seems never ending. 
Prayer of Deliverance is a cry for justice for all the innocent lives that to this day are forsaken by powerful people that could easily help them - and a prayer that the ones who kindle this suffering are some day faced with a fitting comeuppance.

/////////Credits/////////
Music & Lyrics written by Harbinger
Guitars & Bass Recorded by Charlie Griffiths & Ben Sutherland
Drums Recorded by Stu Mckay at Studio 6
Vocals Recorded by Meyrick De La Fuente at Floodgate Audio
Mixed & Mastered at Hansen Studios by Jacob Hansen - https://jacobhansen.com/
Artwork - Simon A Visuals
© & ℗ Harbinger 2022

Prayer Of Deliverance

Emerging from London’s underground metal scene, Harbinger have spent the past decade carving out a reputation as one of the UK’s most uncompromising and forward-thinking modern metal acts. Formed in 2015, the band’s sound is defined by razor-sharp precision, groove-laden intensity, and an unflinching social conscience.

From the chaos of Paroxysm and Human Dust to the melodic weight of A Letter to Anguish, Harbinger have evolved without losing the aggression that put them on the map. Their new era — marked by a partnership with Prime Collective and the single A Thousand Faces — shows the band at their most dynamic yet.

“A Thousand Faces really captures everything we love about modern metal,” says guitarist Charlie Griffiths. “There’s groove, blast beats, breakdowns, atmosphere and big melodic hooks that people were already humming back to us on tour.”

Bassist Kris Aarre adds: “The song draws from The Hero with a Thousand Faces — a reflection on humanity repeating the same mistakes and mistaking movement for progress.” Vocalist Dilan Alves continues: “It’s a proud display of our influences and a message that the fight against oppression is never over.”

Having toured with Decapitated, Rivers of Nihil, Sylosis and more, and played Bloodstock, RADAR and UK Tech-Fest, Harbinger’s live shows are as precise as they are punishing. A decade in, they stand as a defining force in modern metal — blending old-school heaviness with forward-thinking songwriting and pure riffcraft.