{"id":2916,"date":"2016-09-30T15:19:57","date_gmt":"2016-09-30T14:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.progradar.org\/?p=2916"},"modified":"2026-08-21T15:50:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T14:50:36","slug":"crippled-black-phoenix-share-latest-track-winning-a-losing-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progradar.co.uk\/index.php\/2016\/09\/30\/crippled-black-phoenix-share-latest-track-winning-a-losing-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX SHARE LATEST TRACK  WINNING A LOSING BATTLE&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bronze.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2887\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bronze.jpg?resize=300%2C270&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bronze\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bronze.jpg?resize=300%2C270&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bronze.jpg?resize=768%2C691&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bronze.jpg?resize=1024%2C922&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Bronze.jpg?w=1660&amp;ssl=1 1660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX<\/span><span class=\"\"> have revealed the 2nd track from their forthcoming album &#8216;Bronze&#8217;. The UK dark progressive rockers will release their stunning new full-length on November 4th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VLKjk9c8OTc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><strong>Justin Greaves <\/strong>comments: <\/span><span class=\"\"><i class=\"\"> Some songs depart from my mind into reality without consent.  Winning A Losing Battle is one of those. The track just barged itself into the world. It is also one of the musically unconventional Crippled Black Phoenix style of songs that keep appearing on our albums. The title says it all. We have been through a lot of adversity as a band in these past two years and even though it seemed that all is doomed at times \u2013 I\/we never gave up or gave in. We just say  screw you to the people and forces that tried to bring us down. Crippled Black Phoenix win, and always will. <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">The artwork of<\/span><strong class=\"\"> <\/strong><span class=\"\"><em>&#8216;Bronze&#8217;<\/em> can be viewed together with the now released track-list below.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cover-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2888\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cover-1.jpg?resize=230%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"cover\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cover-1.jpg?w=230&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/progradar.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cover-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">01. Dead Imperial Bastard<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">02. Deviant Burials<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">03. No Fun<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">04. Rotten Memories<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">05. Champions Of Disturbance (Pt 1 &amp; 2)<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">06. Goodbye Then<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">07. Turn To Stone<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">08. Scared And Alone<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">09. Winning A Losing Battle<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">10. We Are The Darkeners<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Bronze consists primarily of copper, but it is the inclusion of other metals and non-metals that gives this alloy its specific characteristics. Ever since mankind discovered the secret of its making thousands of years ago, the golden and shining bronze has changed the course of history, spawned destruction and war, yet also been crafted into desired objects of extreme beauty.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">You will find each of these traits inherent in the sixth studio album of <strong class=\"\">CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX<\/strong>, which is aptly taking its title from this fateful alloy. Instead of copper, dark rock forms the base ingredient in this musical amalgamation process, but it is the addition of metal, progressive influences, gothic, wave, even pop, and many other elements as well as a changing cast of musicians that result in each song shining with its own individual hue and tone. Yet a deep sense of anguish, despair, longing, loss, melancholy, and nostalgia forms a binding force that holds &#8216;Bronze&#8217; together and formulates an encompassing theme.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">This musical darkness is reflected in the lyrical themes dominating the record, which partly revolve around battling inner demons and resisting oppression. The constant struggle comes as no surprise when taking into account that poetic mastermind Justin Greaves has recently gone public about his personal fight against severe depression. For him, not letting the &#8220;black dog&#8221; devour you is a big message mixed within his songs.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><strong>CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX<\/strong><span class=\"\"> have always confounded critics trying to pin their style down ever since multi-instrumentalist <strong>Justin Greaves<\/strong> recorded his first ideas in 2004 \u2013 which earned them tagging attempts ranging from &#8220;stoner prog&#8221; to &#8220;freak folk&#8221; to &#8220;psychedelic doom&#8221;. Despite the wide range of musical leanings within their albums, there are a unifying dark streak and sombre melancholy running through the songs. Founder Justin <strong>Greaves<\/strong> had already made himself a name as drummer for IRON MONKEY and ELECTRIC WIZARD among others. When the multi-instrumentalist finally decided to stand on his own musical feet, <\/span>CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX<span class=\"\"> was born as a project. This involves a changing cast of musicians and live set-ups, which mirror the ever ongoing evolution of the band and the fact that the songs were mostly not composed with their live performance on mind. <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">Between 2007 and 2014, <strong class=\"\">CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX<\/strong> released a string of five critically highly acclaimed studio albums \u2013 from &#8216;A Love of Shared Disasters&#8217; (2007), via &#8216;The Resurrectionists&#8217; (2009), &#8216;Night Raider&#8217; (2009), &#8216;(Mankind) The Crafty Ape&#8217; (2012), until &#8216;White Light Generator&#8217; (2014). This was complemented by EPs &#8216;I, Vigilante&#8217; (2010), &#8216;No Sadness or Farewell&#8217; (2012), and &#8216;Oh&#8217; Ech-oes&#8217; (2015), the live recording &#8216;Live Poznan&#8217; (2013), and the &#8216;200 Tons of Bad Luck&#8217; compilation (2009). Their &#8216;New Dark Age Tour EP 2015 A.D.&#8217; was the band&#8217;s first release on Season of Mist that came with an extensive homage to PINK FLOYD. The strong influence of the UK rock giants can still be felt on  Bronze, yet while <strong class=\"\">CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX<\/strong> never denied their roots, this outstanding act has long created their own sonic cosmos and now takes it a dimension further. Be warned that &#8216;Bronze&#8217; will infect you with a most deep fascination. Shine on <\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">&#8216;Bronze&#8217; was recorded at Chapel Studio and mixed with Karl Daniel Lid?n.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"\"><strong class=\"\"><span class=\"\">CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX TOUR DATES<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">+PUBLICIST UK +THE DEVIL&#8217;S TRADE: <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">08 Dec 16 Manchester (UK) Sound Control \u2013 \u2013 \u2013: <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">09 Dec 16 London (UK) Dome<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">10 Dec 16 Nijmegen (NL) Doornroosje<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">11 Dec 16 Wiesbaden (DE) Schlachthof<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">12 Dec 16 N?rnberg (DE) Z-Bau<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">13 Dec 16 Z?rich (CH) Werk 21<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">14 Dec 16 M?nchen (DE) Feierwerk, Kranhalle<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">15 Dec 16 Budapest (HU) D?rer Kert<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">16 Dec 16 Wien (AT) Arena<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">17 Dec 16 T?bingen (DE) Sudhaus<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">18 Dec 16 Dresden (DE) Scheune<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">19 Dec 16 Warszawa (PL) Progresja<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">20 Dec 16 Berlin (DE) Lido<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">21 Dec 16 K?ln (DE) Underground<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CBP444\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/CBP444<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crippledblackphoenix.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.crippledblackphoenix.co.uk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><strong class=\"\">Pre-sales<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/smarturl.it\/CrippledBlackBronze\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/smarturl.it\/CrippledBlackBronze<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><strong class=\"\">Available formats<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">Digipak CD<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">Deluxe Digipak CD with slipcase and bonus tracks<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">Gatefold double vinyl in various colours<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX have revealed the 2nd track from their forthcoming album &#8216;Bronze&#8217;. The UK dark progressive rockers will release their stunning new full-length on November 4th. Justin Greaves comments: Some songs depart from my mind into reality without consent. Winning A Losing Battle is one of those. 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