Sonja Return with a New Single “Discretion for the Generous”
A couple years after the release of their 2022 debut album Loud Arriver, Philly heavy metal band Sonja are once again dropping new tunes and making headlines. Just moments ago, the band that features ex-Absu guitarist Melissa Moore dropped their first new single in a while, “Discretion for the Generous.”
Touted as a mix of gothic rock and traditional metal, the band’s new offering comes not long after they signed with Century Media. Speaking on the new track and the writing process behind it, Moore said the new song came about from a place of personal experience.
“It’s a potent experience to write, record, film a video at my home, and immediately release a song that is literally encompassing my life right now.
“Sonja is our Goddess and she despises compromise. We exist for her extreme desire and as such we are full-on at all times. To create the art worthy of her name we rip through our realities into the new planes of existence she demands. We are grateful for those who join us on this path of serving her.
“Escaping to Portugal to write the lyrics, I attempted to articulate some of the insanity back in Philly. When I returned home, we turned the volume UP.
“Century Media became our new sugar daddy.
“We stare into each other’s souls with an unhinged need to push each other over the edge. It’s pointless to even try to predict what kind of fucked up situations we are all going to end up in.
“Some knowledge can only be found in the dark.”
Moore was previously a member of Texas black metal band Absu until she was unceremoniously kicked out for coming out as trans. She says all but one of her former bandmates turned their back on her and was told that she’d “fired herself” with “her decision.”
Speaking of the band’s signing, Mike Gitter, VP of A&R at Century Media Records, said folks at the label were excited to see what Sonja had in store for their next full-length release.
“When we first heard Sonja’s Loud Arriver, it was as full of heaviness, angst, sexuality and heart as a rock record could be. Like the band itself, it both challenged and waved a bloody sword for the classic and the contemporary. ‘Discretion For the Generous,’ in true Sonja fashion, occupies the space where Manowar, Danzig and Mercyful Fate conjure and conquer at the best late night party you can imagine. Century Media is proud to be Sonja’s new label home.”
In addition to the new track, it should be noted that Sonja’s going to be heading out on tour with Wayfarer later this month. You can find the full list of tour dates below.
WAYFARER North American Tour Dates
(w/ SONJA + Special Guests VALDRIN on select dates)
4/26: Jackson, WY @ Mangy Moose #
4/27: Missoula, MI @ VFW Post 209 #
4/29: Seattle, WA @ Clock-Out Lounge #
4/30: Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
5/1: Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial
5/2: Oakland, CA @ Stork Club
5/3: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead
5/4: Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground
5/6: Albuquerque, NM @ Sister
5/8: Austin, TX @ Mohawk
5/9: New Orleans, LA @ Siberia
5/10: Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply
5/11: Asheville, NC @ Eulogy *
5/12: Washington, DC @ Atlas Brew Works *
5/13: Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s *
5/14: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus *
5/15: Boston, MA @ Middle East *
5/16: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar *
5/17: Toronto, ON @ The Garrison *
5/18: Youngstown, OH @ Westside Bowl *
5/19: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle
5/21: Chicago, IL @ Reggies Rock Club
5/22: Milwaukee, WI @ XRay Arcade
5/23: St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
5/24: Lincoln, NE @ Cosmic Eye
# WAYFARER ONLY
* WITH VALDRIN
