Filth Is Eternal Release Cover Version Of Hole’s “Violet”

Seattle powerhouse Filth Is Eternal today release a blistering cover of Hole’s trailblazing single, “Violet.” The dynamic artists match the ferocity of the original recording and add an extra layer of intensity spurred on by frontperson Lis D’Angelo’s scorching vocals.

D’Angelo says, “We have always loved Hole, and ‘Violet’ was a song all of us were interested in covering. Love herself has always been fearless and uncompromising. The lyrics suggest resentment, violence, and the sexual exploitation of a person under the guise of romance. As the track moves forward, she harnesses her frustrations, finds a way to gain control, to break through, and does so with raw energy and power. The track, between the lyrics and the arrangement, is fucking brilliant and inspiring and an energy we wanted to tap into.” 

“Violet” is the first release since Filth Is Eternal’s acclaimed album, Find Out, which was released last fall.  The album highlights the band’s deep-rooted attention to songwriting and explodes with fresh ideas, heavy on hooks, and clandestine melody. Find Out marked a clear breakout release for FIE, not to mention a future staple for heavy music fans worldwide.

To celebrate this release, MNRK Heavy is giving away a Filth Is Eternal Echo Drive guitar pedal, which was developed by the band and pedal whiz Jeffrey Ollar of Lemon Sundrop Electronics as the tonal basis for Find Out. The giveaway begins today and ends on 25th August 25, 2024, and fans can enter here. Based on the RadioShack Realistic Electronic Reverb, now available in a reliable pedal form, it is built to take years of use and abuse. Featuring Burr Brown OPA2134 op amps, PT2399 delay chip, and Switchcraft switches, the Filth Is Eternal Echo Drive finally makes this circuit available for studio and stage.