Aussie metalcore standouts Heavensgate have positioned themselves on the brink.

In a relatively short span since their 2020 inception, the quick acclaim of breakout singles like "Chemical Heaven" and the band's well-received And All I Loved, I Loved Alone rightfully positioned the collective at the head of metalcore's emerging class. Fusing emotive themes with impassioned delivery, the of the band suggested that their potential had only been scratched. 

On the band's latest EP, their first via Pure Noise Records, Heavensgate managed to navigate those lofty expectations while never straying from their focus and proven method of operation.  Combining deft songwriting and precise execution, A Heart Is A Heavy Burden is brimming emotion and the conviction it takes to channel true catharsis. 

In addition to unlocking a new level of artistry, the sonics on the EP prove progressive even among metalcore - substantiated further by subject matter that resonates as universally human. Traversing isolation, addiction, inadequacy and the duality of profound love and personal trauma, Heavensgate craft heavy music in both essence at execution. 

Speaking to the gravity of the EP, vocalist Nazareth Tharatt explained how this latest presentation is most indicative of where Heavengate is as collaborative, focus, driven unit. "A HEART IS A HEAVY BURDEN really is the sum of its parts, it’s our collective experiences as band weaved into a story that is heartfelt and resonates deeply with us, which we hope in turn our listeners can appreciate. It’s always a little nerve-racking putting a body of work out there which has this much variety, but we’re proud to showcase this next step in the band."

Paired with the release of the new EP, the frontman also broke down a track-by-track examination of weighty themes that fuel such a convincing performance. Committed to cultivating new sounds with brimming with emotional honesty, Heavensgate are solidifying their place among metalcore's most promising, emerging voices. 

BURDEN OF BEING

Tharatt - This track centres around feelings of inadequacy and lack of self-worth. Traversing chaotic life events can make it feel like your mental illness is a burden to the people around you. This song was meant to reflect that feeling of shame and frustration when you feel like your issues exhaust the ones you love.

OBLIVION 

Tharatt - Oblivion deals with harmful emotional dynamics. It’s about remaining present in something that you know is bad for everyone involved, but you choose to seek comfort in the chaos, as it feels safer than facing the truth and trying to seek a more stable life. 

RAIN

Tharatt - Rain centres around the fallout of a toxic relationship. It can feel like you still carry behaviours and thought patterns from relationships when you try to move on. Almost like a cloud that perpetually looms over you and everything you do, constantly raining down on you and reminding you of their presence and actions.

PETRICHOR

Tharatt - PETRICHOR centres around acceptance and making peace with traumatic situations. It’s hard to accept your faults and even harder to accept the faults of others, but in order to move on and grow, acknowledging and making peace with these things is the only way out.

DARLING BLUE

Tharatt - centres around the feeling of being in love. The feeling that no matter what you’ve experienced in your life or what you’ve felt and seen, you have someone who accepts you for all your faults and welcomes you with open arms, cleansing you ofall your mistakes and building you up into something new.

A FAWN FLAYED

Tharatt - A FAWN FLAYED centres around the loss of friendship through drug addiction. Witnessing the emotional and physical devolution of someone you love is a horrible thing to experience. This song is meant to convey the frustration and horror in the fact that, as much as you can extend your hand to people you love, sometimes they don’t want help and they don’t want change.

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A Heart Is A Heavy Burden, the new EP from Heavensgate is now available via Pure Noise Records. Order the EP - HERE

Catch Heavensgate currently on tour with tLike Moths To Flames along with Kingdom of Giants, Acres spotting North America. See the current list of dates and cities below.

25 October 2025 — The Roxy, Lakewood, OH, USA
26 October 2025 — The Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL, USA
28 October 2025 — The Rave, Milwaukee, WI, USA
29 October 2025 — Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN, USA
31 October 2025 — Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO, USA
01 November 2025 — Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
03 November 2025 — El Corazon, Seattle, WA, USA
04 November 2025 — Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR, USA
06 November 2025 — Goldfields, Roseville, CA, USA
07 November 2025 — Glasshouse, Pomona, CA, USA
09 November 2025 — 191 Toole, Tucson, AZ, USA
11 November 2025 — The Rock Box, San Antonio, TX, USA
12 November 2025 — Trees, Dallas, TX, USA
13 November 2025 — Scout Bar, Houston, TX, USA
15 November 2025 — The Orpheum, Tampa, FL, USA
16 November 2025 — The Abbey, Orlando, FL, USA
18 November 2025 — The Masquerade (Hell), Atlanta, GA, USA
19 November 2025 — The Underground, Charlotte, NC, USA
21 November 2025 — Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, USA
22 November 2025 — The Recher, Baltimore, MD, USA
23 November 2025 — Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY, USA
25 November 2025 — Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA, USA
26 November 2025 — Fairmount Theater, Montreal, QC, Canada
27 November 2025 — Opera House, Toronto, ON, Canada
29 November 2025 — Preserving, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
30 November 2025 — St Andrews Hall, Detroit, MI, USA