KEYAN Teams Up With Invent Animate’s Marcus Vik On New single “Arrest”
Adelaide-based shred-lord, YouTube sensation and Fender/Jackson endorsed artist KEYAN, has joined forces with the formidable Marcus Vik of Texan matalcore leaders Invent Animate on blistering new single Arrest.
The final chapter of a cardiac themed trilogy of singles, Arrest finalises the notion that even the darkest sides of one’s being still share the same heart. Arrest conveys this lyrically portraying a person battling an internal conflict, struggling to come to terms with the worst version of themselves. Marcus Vik lends his vocal prowess to the track, bringing the narrative to life with scorching delivery and haunted melodic moments.
KEYAN is a modern guitarist who has made a name for himself in the guitar community through his YouTube, Instagram and TikTok videos, amassing over 150 thousand social media followers, collecting over 50 million views and collaborating on content with notable acts including Spiritbox, Northlane, Plini, Fit For A King, Alpha Wolf and so many more. Arrest releases off the back of a milestone moment for KEYAN, following his recent appearances across Australia with Monolith Festival, where he not only hosted his own guitar workshop, but facilitated a workshop for prog legends, Periphery, who KEYAN cites as major influences to his journey.
“I got my start on socials, and by extension as a guitarist, by covering Periphery songs and demonstrating how to get their guitar tones. I would not play guitar the way I do currently, I would not be pursuing music, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to host my own workshop – and actually have people show up – if it wasn’t for them and their impact on me in my formative years.”
KEYAN will launch the new single live at Crown & Anchor in Adelaide on December 29, presented by Destroy All Lines. Tickets on sale now!
