Moon Destroys to Release She Walks by Moonlight April 4; New Song Posted
Posted in Whathaveyou on February 7th, 2025 by JJ Koczan
With a shimmer in the guitar and the breathy verse vocal of guitarist Charlie Suárez in its first single, the debut album from Moon Destroys, She Walks by Moonlight, isn’t shy about giving a heavy post-rock initial impression, and that’s nothing to complain about. The Miami/North Carolina-based four-piece are set to begin supporting She Walks by Moonlight the night before it comes out, as they’ll open for Elder and Sacri Monti on the former’s Lore-celebration tour, and they bring something to that bill distinct from either of the other two sound-wise. The single is called “Echoes (The Empress)” and it’s showcased in a visualizer below.
The band’s pedigree in bands like Torche and Royal Thunder is nifty-nifty and certainly relevant, but less applicable to the sound than the context from which it emerges. I’ve been looking forward to this album for a minute or two. Only more so after hearing the single.
Here’s the PR wire with more:
Dark Psychedelic Outfit MOON DESTROYS Announces Debut Album ‘She Walks By Moonlight’ Out April 4th via Limited Fanfare Records
New Single “Echoes (The Empress)” Out Now + Visualizer
Pre-Order HERE: https://moondestroys.bandcamp.com/album/she-walks-by-moonlight
Today, Dark Psychedelic outfit MOON DESTROYS are excited to announce their debut album ‘She Walks By Moonlight’ due out on April 4th via Limited Fanfare Records. To celebrate the announcement, MOON DESTROYS share the second single off the album titled “Echoes (The Empress)”, accompanied by a visualizer available to view below.
About the single, vocalist/guitarist Charlie Suárez states:
“If time is an illusion, it’s fair to say that Ego elects which aspects of it all circle back as perceived experiences of Love, Hate, and everything in between. ‘Echoes (The Empress)’ addresses the repetitive “in between” areas of human disconnect with overwhelming uncertainty and reflective conviction.”
MOON DESTROYS, the project of guitarist Juan Montoya (ex-Torche, MonstrO) and drummer/bassist/producer Evan Diprima (Gold Pyramid, ex-Royal Thunder), delivers a fusion of massive, swirling guitars and tight rhythmic counterpoints influenced by Alternative, Post-Punk, and Dark Wave. Their 5-song EP, ‘Maiden Voyage’, was released in March 2020 via Brutal Panda Records, featuring guest vocals from Troy Sanders (Mastodon) and Paul Masvidal (Cynic), with synth contributions from Bryan Richie (The Sword).
Now, their debut LP, ‘She Walks By Moonlight’, arrives April 4, 2025, on Limited Fanfare Records. Writing began in late 2023, with Montoya in Miami and Diprima in North Carolina, collaborating remotely. Realizing the need for a permanent vocalist, they enlisted Montoya’s former MonstrO bandmate, Charlie Suárez, who contributed vocals, guitars, and synths. Diprima handled most engineering, production, and mixing, with mastering by Carl Saff (Sonic Youth, Magnolia Electric Co., Melt-Banana).
The album’s first single, “The Nearness of June”, showcases Suárez’s hypnotic vocals and lyrical depth. Other standout tracks include today’s “Echoes/The Empress”, exploring human disconnect, and “Only”, a plea to mend the irreconcilable.
In late 2024, bassist Arnold Nese (ex-Sunday Driver) joined to complete the lineup.
On the album, guitarist Juan Montoya shares:
“This record is like a phoenix, soaring over the moon’s glow leaving behind the ashes of darker days. These are songs with passion in every pulse, tapping into a universal sound for the receptive mind.”
‘She Walks By Moonlight’ Track List:
1. She Walks By Moonlight
2. The Nearness of June
3. Only
4. Set Them Free
5. A Song For Jade
6. Losing Sleep
7. Echoes (The Empress)
8. Metallic Memories
8. Sway
Catch MOON DESTROYS across the US and Canada this April supporting Elder!
MOON DESTROYS Live:
Supporting Elder
4/3 Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
4/4 Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar
4/5 Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House
4/6 Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
4/8 Orlando, FL @ The Conduit
4/9 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
4/11 Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups
4/12 Chicago, IL @ Reggies
4/13 Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
4/14 Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
4/15 Toronto, ON @ Axis
4/17 Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
4/18 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
4/19 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs
MOON DESTROYS are:
Juan Montoya – Guitars
Evan Diprima – Drums
Charlie Suárez – Vocals Guitars
Arnold Nese – Bass
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