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Pennsylvania’s metalcore force If Not For Me is set to release their latest single “Broken Throne” on Friday, April 24th via Thriller Records. Arriving alongside an official visualizer, this track explores religious trauma and the internal conflict that comes with questioning beliefs you were raised on. “‘Broken Throne’ is a deeply personal song to me. It deals heavily with religious trauma, and specifically struggling with the ideology you were born into,” shares vocalist Patrick Glover. “I was raised in a church and still carry the lessons and values it instilled in me to this day. But although church is where I first learned of the saving power of love and acceptance, it is also where I learned hate and discrimination of those who are different. I realized that the God I was taught about had no room for hatred, and he didn’t call on us to cast judgement, but to lift each other up.” Pre-save link for “Broken Throne” HERE |
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IF NOT FOR ME – BROKEN THRONE |
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Vocalist Patrick Glover shares insight on how the lyrics came to life: “So many of the lyrics from ‘Broken Throne’ come directly from my childhood experiences and feel relatable to those with a similar upbringing. The first verse talks about being molded from an early age into blindly thinking a certain way while still questioning it. The second verse touches on feeling lost but continuing to ‘follow the matriarch’ because it’s all you know, and ‘there’s no sign of life in this starlit sky’ reflects knowing the stories but losing their meaning. To me, the breakdown delivers the key message of the song. Jesus said ‘By their fruit you will recognize them,’ meaning our character is not made up of what we say or believe, but by our actions. So when given the choice, choose kindness and compassion always.” Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkl_1Yea_9o |
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UPCOMING SHOWS/TOURS |
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If Not For Me, Colorblind, and Windwaker will hit the road on a three-way headliner this May. See dates below: |
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5/9 – Daytona, FL @ Welcome to Rockville * 5/10 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 5/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Foundry 5/12 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck 5/14 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple ** 5/15 – Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge 5/16 – Minneapolis, MN @ Amsterdam 5/17 – St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway 5/19 – Denver, CO @ HQ 5/20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot 5/22 – Sacramento, CA @ Goldfields 5/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram |
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5/24 – Anaheim, CA @ The Parish 5/26 – Mesa, AZ @ Underground 5/27 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad 5/29 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Underground 5/30 – Dallas, TX @ Puzzles Deep Ellum 5/31 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall 6/2 – Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar 6/3 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade 6/5 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery 6/6 – Richmond, VA @ Canal Club 6/7 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Woodshop 6/8 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall |
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* If Not For Me & Colorblind only ** Windwaker only Get tickets here |
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If Not For Me is back on the road with Memphis May Fire this summer along with Caskets, John Harvie, and Royale Lynn. See dates below: 7/9 – Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine 7/10 – Gettysburg, PA @ The Barn Resort (MMF only) 7/11 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live 7/12 – Portland, ME @ Aura 7/14 – Rochester, NY @ Anthology 7/15 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre 7/17 – Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration 7/18 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection (Showroom) 7/19 – Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall (No Caskets) 8/9 – Oshkosh, WI @ XRoads41 Hard Drive Show (No INFM) |
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ABOUT IF NOT FOR ME |
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Hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, If Not For Me has steadily grown into a powerhouse voice in the modern metalcore scene. Made up of Patrick Glover on vocals, Hayden Calhoun on guitar, Zac Allen on bass, and Cody Frain on drums, the band pairs driving heaviness with a strong instinct for melody. Drawing from their shared roots in the Central Pennsylvania music scene, the four-piece builds songs that balance weight and atmosphere with soaring hooks and emotionally grounded songwriting.
Inspired by bands such as August Burns Red, Killswitch Engage, and Bring Me The Horizon, If Not For Me pull from the foundations of heavy music while allowing their songwriting to stretch beyond strict genre lines. That influence comes through in every live performance. The band has shared stages with acts like Make Them Suffer, Memphis May Fire, Electric Callboy, Bury Tomorrow, and Set It Off, and has appeared at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach and the Summer School Tour. They are preparing for upcoming festival appearances including Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration, and will headline a three-way tour alongside Colorblind and Windwaker this May.
What sets If Not For Me apart is their ability to channel raw emotion without losing the scale and power of their sound. Their songs invite listeners into something personal while still delivering the impact expected from the genre. As they continue to tour and release new music, the band remains focused on creating moments that resonate far beyond the stage.
Band Members: – Patrick Glover (vocals) – Hayden Calhoun (guitar) – Zac Allen (bass) – Cody Frain (drums)
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If Not For Me – “Broken Throne“ |
