2020 has seen London based 4-piece After Smoke Clears garner formidable attention throughout the metal world, and like their band name, they have cleared their vision and are ready for you to listen to their third creation;

'Beta To Gamma' follows on from ‘The Vine’ and ‘Deterioration’ as the third of After Smoke Clears’ onslaught of six single releases throughout the year, blending metal, tech and groove to deliver a powerful movement in their music and make heads bang.

Beta To Gamma’s message is simple: the mind is a superb instrument if used rightly, and meditation holds the key. Many of us are hopelessly enslaved by our minds. For some of us, it’s our own worst enemy. But there is a way to break free from the prison. If we stay intensely present, and let the resistance go, we can watch our minds with curiosity instead of being it’s victim.

AFTER SMOKE CLEARS 2020 releases tell the story about a violent space, inside your head, a hidden caged animal. Repression and cultural pressures force conformity. Only after the cage has been burned to the ground, and the turmoil and struggle to see outside has ceased, after smoke clears your vision manifests. Every video is produced to symbolise the in-depth, detailed and meaningful story behind each song AFTER SMOKE CLEARS release, which makes for an enjoyably impactful viewing experience.

The band have lived this story, reflected in their music, philosophy and ethos. 2020 will see the release of their debut album ‘Edification’. Containing 10 brand new tracks sharing a journey through destruction and into self realisation. The debut single ‘The Vine’ hit platforms on 27 March receiving over 25,000 streams to date, followed by ‘Deterioration’ on 8 May with over 35,000 streams to date, both of which have grown, solidified and strengthened their following and media interest, looking forward to what’s to come from ‘Beta To Gamma’ and 3 further singles.

Prior to the worldwide pandemic, After Smoke Clears have had the fortune of sharing the stage with a variety artists, such as the INCITE, THECITYISOURS, MTXS, Bohemian Grove, Jonestown and more; and the opportunity to play on the stages of the well known London Rock Club Night, FACEDOWN, Camden Rocks Festival, and Summit Fest, and will be taking to the stage once the live-industry doors open once again.

Watch, Stream, Share, Review and Feature ‘Beta To Gamma’ as of 19th June 2020; 10:00am UK.
Available to stream / download via Spotify, Apple Music and all other major outlets.

Deterioration Press:
"Unfiltered, primal, invigorating. Relentless, Energising & Unapologetic" - Gig Radar
"An Excellent example of how the band blend metal, tech, and groove to deliver powerful songs" - MetalTalk.net

The Vine Press:
"Blends groove and metal together in a harmonious and hardcore way” - Insane Blog
"A big wall of heavy sound” - FYM Reacts