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Genre-bending punk band Oxymorrons continue to push the boundaries of their creativity with the release of their electrifying latest single, "Graveyard Words." Alongside the release, the band is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated album, Melanin Punk, which will be released later this year on October 20th.

The single boasts more of the band's diverse influences and innovative musicality, combining the irresistible sounds of drum and bass with nods to the unique vibe of Turnstile meshed with a little bit of Kid Cudi. In an audacious exploration of their musical inspirations, Oxymorrons have again dared to create something fresh and crafted a track that breaks free from conventions.

"Graveyard Words," Oxymorrons collectively explained, "It's about speaking with intentions. Words carry weight, and you can manifest positivity but also negativity with the things you say - on the extreme side of the spectrum, it could cost you your life. It's about the laws of attraction through words. The chorus sounds like a threat coming from an individual - like 'yo watch yer mouth or I'll f*ck you up' - but it was really written from the perspective of the universe/karma warning us humans. A small example is we try not to use the word 'hate' in our vocabulary when describing something we don't like. We're not always successful, but just trying to remove that word so that we don't attract hatred into our life and leave that portal open for hate to come through. You attract what you project, and we project positivity."

The band's upcoming album derives its name from the concept of melanin as a unifying force transcending mere skin tone. Oxymorrons define melanin punk as an emblem of culture, a rebellious ethos, and a celebration of the shared human experience. The band sees themselves as representatives of the people, embracing the diversity that exists within humanity and using their music as a catalyst for unity. They share, "It's about community, not division. Oxymorrons is for us, but the project represents the people and what brings us together. Our whole human existence is about connection. It's everyone in the band's uniqueness that makes us the crazy melting of sound, and that's a great analogy to how we feel about the world as a whole."

Oxymorrons describe their Melanin Punk album as "a cinematic experience" and "the most unique mixed baby you have ever seen" that builds upon the foundation laid by their EP, Mohawks and Durags. While the EP introduced listeners to various energies and vibes, the album takes fans on an immersive journey within each song. Melanin Punk symbolizes the culmination of the band members' diverse backgrounds, eccentricities, and flawless imperfections, resulting in an extraordinary artistic creation.

As they gear up for the album release, Oxymorrons will smash stages across the US on Corey Taylor's solo tour. They excitedly shared, "Being co-signed by a legend and getting to rock out with him is insane. It's the universe working its magic. Corey Taylor first heard us on ShipRocked at the top of 2022 on a beach. Now we get to do it on land!"

Be sure to check out Oxymorrons' latest single, "Graveyard Words," today!