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Thornhill Unleash New Era ‘BODIES’ + Drop Explosive Single ‘Silver Swarm’ + Announce First-Ever US Headline Tour

by Charley Johns
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Thornhill - Silver Swarm [Official Music Video]

"Silver Swarm" is out now. New album BODIES is out April 4.

Australia’s genre-defying heavyweights Thornhill are back with their most ambitious chapter yet. The band has announced their third studio album, ‘BODIES,’ set for release on April 4th, 2025, via UNFD. Following the success of their recent single “nerv,” Thornhill continue to break boundaries with the release of their blistering new track “Silver Swarm,” accompanied by an intense music video. The band has also unveiled details of their first-ever North American headline tour, kicking off in Los Angeles on April 11th, 2025.

Pre-order BODIES HERE.

Stream “Silver Swarm” HERE and watch the official music video HERE

Tickets for the US headline tour will go on sale at 10am local on Friday, January 31st HERE

Thornhill’s new single “Silver Swarm” dives deep into the emotional depths of the chaotic manipulation and push-and-pull of love, control, and self-doubt experienced in toxic relationships. Speaking on the new track, Thornhill vocalist Jacob Charlton elaborates:

“‘Silver Swarm’ is a visceral exploration of the emotional labyrinth created by overwhelming feelings and the toxic pull of manipulation. The track vividly captures the experience of being ensnared in an intense, destructive relationship, where one is both irresistibly drawn to and desperately repelled by the manipulator’s influence. The ‘Silver Swarm’ becomes a powerful metaphor for the invasive thoughts and emotions that consume and cloud the protagonist’s sense of self. With its dynamic shifts in tone and intensity, the song mirrors the chaotic push and pull of such a relationship, oscillating between fear, confusion, and moments of clarity. It’s a haunting portrayal of the internal conflict that arises when love, control, and toxicity become entangled, leaving the listener to confront the complexity of being trapped in something both harmful and compelling.”

“Silver Swarm” builds on the foundation laid by their recent single “nerv,” which explored the dangerous dance between desire and self-preservation. “nerv” showcased the band’s ability to fuse haunting electronics and nu-metal fury with anthemic melodies, earning widespread acclaim and landing the band on the cover of Spotify’s The Core playlist as well as adds on hugely popular playlists Kickass Metal and All New Metal. The track has already racked up 1.2 million streams on Spotify and 219,000 views on YouTube, firmly solidifying this new chapter of Thornhill as one of modern heavy music’s most exciting prospects heading into 2025.

After the success of ‘Heroine,’ Thornhill’s ARIA-nominated sophomore album, the band has redefined their sound with ‘BODIES.’ Speaking on the upcoming release the band shares:

 

“‘BODIES’ marks a bold evolution in our ever-developing sound. ‘Heroine’ was defined by its meticulously crafted and tightly woven concept, but the weight of this careful construction sometimes overshadowed the energy of the music itself, leaving some listeners feeling disconnected. With ‘BODIES,’ we’ve embraced a more immediate, unfiltered approach that feels like a lightning bolt, looking to capture the energy of ‘Thornhill right now.’

The album thrives on spontaneity and freedom, foregoing rigid concepts in favour of pure, in-your-face authenticity. It’s less about delivering a carefully constructed narrative and more about creating a visceral, open-ended experience. ‘BODIES’ serves as a sonic moodboard—a collection of feelings and vibes—intentionally left open to interpretation. It has an upbeat and almost celebratory, party energy at times, but also retains all the emotion and intensity Thornhill are known for, making it our heaviest and most explosive work to date.

With ‘BODIES,’ we invite listeners to connect on their own terms. It’s raw, personal, and unapologetically immediate—a record that thrives in the moment, capturing our band at our most authentic and free.”
Thornhill

Bodies Track Listing

1. DIESEL

2. Revolver

3. Silver Swarm

4. Only Ever You

5. fall into the wind

6. TONGUES

7. nerv

8. Obsession

9. CRUSH

10. under the knife

11. For Now
In celebration of the new album, for the first time ever, Thornhill will headline stages across North America in Spring 2025. The ‘BODIES’ North American Headline Tour kicks off on April 11th at The Echo in Los Angeles and features support from AVOID, Ocean Grove, and Banks Arcade. Tickets go on sale at 10am local on Friday, January 31st HERE.

Commenting on their first ever US headline run, Thornhill shares:

“We couldn’t be more excited to announce our very first North American headline tour! It’s something we’ve dreamed about for years, and now it’s finally happening. We’re bringing along some incredible friends—AVOID, Ocean Grove, and Banks Arcade—and trust us, this lineup is going to deliver a high-energy show from start to finish. We’re so gassed to bring the songs of our new album ‘Bodies’ to the stage.”
THORNHILL ‘BODIES’

North American Headline Tour

 

– 04.11 – Los Angeles, CA – Echo

– 04.12 – Mesa, AZ – The Underground

– 04.15 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger

– 04.16 – Dallas, TX – RBC

– 04.17 – Houston, TX – Secret Group

– 04.19 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar

– 04.20 – Orlando, FL – Abbey

– 04.22 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Purgatory)

– 04.23 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819

– 04.24 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage

– 04.25 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents

– 04.26 – Brooklyn, NY – Meadows

– 04.27 – Worcester, MA – Palladium (Upstairs)

– 04.29 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theater

– 05.01 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground

– 05.02 – Lakewood, OH – Mahalls

– 05.03 – Detroit, MI – The Loving Touch

– 05.04 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge

– 05.06 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam

– 05.07 – Kansas City, MO – RecordBar

– 05.09 – Denver, CO – Marquis

– 05.10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban

– 05.12 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon

– 05.13 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater

– 05.15 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfields

– 05.16 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
Keep an eye out for more coming from Thornhill soon.
ABOUT THORNHILL

Eternal purveyors of artful and engaging heavy creations, Thornhill possess a flair for nuanced rock beyond their influences. Via their ARIA Award-nominated 2022 album Heroine, Thornhill solidified a steadfast reputation as one of the most innovative and immersive heavy acts in the Australian scene, with Heroine debuting at #3 on the ARIA Albums charts, and at #1 on the Australian Albums charts.

Thornhill have amassed a heaving array of accolades over the years, including triple j’s Feature Album and additions to countless Best Of The Year listings for their 2019 release The Dark Pool. And in 2023 and 2024, the band gifted some insatiable new material courtesy of standalone singles “Viper Room” and “Obsession“, as well as a live album, Live On Tour!, boasting performances captured in the wild across the globe that released in June.

Thornhill kicked off 2024 supporting Silent Planet on extensive North American run, before joining Aussie heavies Polaris on tour in the UK and Europe, appearing at Impericon Festival alongside As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red and While She Sleeps, and touring North America supporting Northlane.

Most recently, Thornhill joined Fear Factory, Thy Art Is Murder, Hands Like Houses and many more performing at Froth & Fury Fest in Adelaide, with the band also currently on the road headlining a huge run across the UK and Europe.
Charley Johns
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