Newcastle Progressives – KōDEM – Release Emotionally Heavy New Single, Enough Appearing at HeavyFest this November
There’s something primal about a song that doesn’t just play at you but through you – that feels less like music and more like an autopsy of the soul. Newcastle’s progressive rock outfit KōDEM have tapped into that exact frequency with their second single, “Enough.” It’s a slow, lumbering behemoth that stalks rather than sprints, pulling you down into the murk of betrayal and self-reclamation.
“Enough is about what it feels like to give everything; your love, your faith, your hope, only to be drowned in lies and pain,” the band explain. “It’s raw, it’s personal, and it’s that moment where you finally stand up and scream, ‘I’ve had enough.’ For me, it’s about turning anguish into power.”
That statement tells you everything you need to know about the emotional core of the track – this isn’t just a song, it’s an eruption. “Enough” unfolds like an open wound stitched together with drop-tuned riffs, pained melodies, and a vocal performance that hovers between confession and confrontation. It’s the sound of a heart breaking and healing at the same time.
From Pain to Power
KōDEM aren’t interested in cheap catharsis. Every note feels deliberate – like the slow tightening of a noose made of emotion and distortion. Think Tool’s transcendental precision, The Tea Party’s mystic swagger, and A Perfect Circle’s immaculate tension – all filtered through Newcastle’s blue collar grit and spiritual exhaustion.
The band’s soundscape is cinematic yet claustrophobic, reflective yet volcanic. It’s the kind of music that demands stillness – not because it soothes, but because it consumes. When “Enough” hits its final crescendo, it’s less about resolution and more about release.
The Road to ‘Tattooed Sin’
The single is the second taste of what’s shaping up to be an essential debut. Their forthcoming EP, Tattooed Sin, drops November 21, with pre-orders already live at this link.
It’s the sound of a band on the verge – two years of commanding live shows distilled into something sharp, soulful, and sonically devastating. If “Enough” is any indication, this EP will be a monument to the power of confronting pain head-on – and walking out the other side stronger for it.
Catch KōDEM Live
- Sunday, November 23: Heavyfest On the Harbour – [Tickets here]
- Saturday, November 29: The Pourhouse, Maitland
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