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Mondays tend to induce the feeling where getting out of bed is the only successful thing you can do, but even that seems doubtful. Don’t worry: You’re not alone. As die-hard fans of heavy songs, we know all too well how powerful it can be. There’s something about breakdowns, blast beats and demonic growls that […]

Last week, Close Your Eyes reunited with original vocalist Shane Raymond for a performance at South By So What?! music festival. You can watch a fan-shot video of the band performing “Valleys” below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Close Your Eyes part ways with vocalist; original frontman to return for […]

Close Your Eyes have parted ways with vocalist Sam Ryder, citing they simply “wanted different things with this particular band.” You can read a full statement from Ryder on his departure below. With Ryder no longer a part of CYE, the band have also revealed that original frontman Shane Raymond will be returning to the band […]

Close Your Eyes are teaming up with AP to bring you the premiere of their new video for “Line In The Sand,” which focuses on their time spent on the Vans Warped Tour. The track is taken from the band’s latest album of the same name, which is out now via Victory Records. Check out […]

Close Your Eyes have released a new music video for the song “Kings Of John Payne.” The track is taken from the band’s latest album, Line In The Sand, which was released last year via Victory Records. Watch the video below, and let us know what you think. If you missed it, check out the […]

Cleveland natives Affiance have announced a national tour with Close Your Eyes and My Enemies And I. The tour kicks off February 27 in Dayton, OH. Check out the current list of dates below! More dates TBA soon. February 27th @ Rockstar Pro Arena- Dayton, Ohio  February 28th @ Broadway Joe's- Buffalo, New York  March 1st @ California Brewery- Rochester, […]

Close Your Eyes have debuted a new video for “The End” on Fuse. The track is featured on the band's latest album, Line In The Sand, which is out now via Victory Records. Fans can check out the video here. Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

Vocalist Sam Ryder and guitarist/vocalist Brett Callaway take you through each track from the new Close Your Eyes album, Line In The Sand, which is out now on Victory Records.

Close Your Eyes have premiered a new video for “Frame And Glass.” The band's latest album, Line In The Sand, is out now via Victory Records. Fans can download the record on iTunes. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

Close Your Eyes Line In The Sand It’s never easy when a band lose a longstanding vocalist, not least since some of their identity inevitably departs along with them. So Close Your Eyes are to be commended for not digging in their heels and enlisting someone to mimic Shane Raymond, but rather replacing him with Blessed By […]

Close Your Eyes are set to release their new album Line In The Sand on October 29, but are offering it to you early through Sunday via the stream below below. This new 15-track effort follows up their sophomore release, 2011's Empty Hands And Heavy Hearts. Listen to it and tell us what you think:     stream removed PURCHASE   You […]

Close Your Eyes have premiered a new song titled, “Frame And Glass.” The band's upcoming album, Line In The Sand, is set to be released on Oct. 29 via Victory Records. Pre-orders are on sale now. Stream the track below and tell us what you think!

Close Your Eyes have premiered the lyric video for a new song titled “The End.” The track is the first single from the band’s forthcoming album, Line In The Sand—due out October 29 via Victory Records. Check out the song below, and let us know what you think. Close Your Eyes will also be on […]

Close Your Eyes guitarist Brett Callaway has released a statement to AP regarding their lineup changes and what fans can expect when seeing them at the Bamboozle this weekend: “Hey everybody! We are about to play our first show with the new lineup and I thought it would be a good idea to put some […]

Vocalist Shane Raymond has officially left Close Your Eyes, according to the band. Check out the statement below: “Recently, there have been many rumors and assumptions about us due to our cancellation of the Symptoms & Cures tour. We regret having to cancel but it was something we needed to do for personal reasons. We […]

Festival organizers have announced two dozen new confirmations for the 2012 edition of the Bamboozle, taking place from May 18-20 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Among the new additions are Brand New [pictured], who will headline the final night alongside Bon Jovi, as well as Less Than Jake, Close Your Eyes, Marianas Trench, Buckcherry, Ashland […]

Close Your Eyes (Victory Records) has released a video for “Erie” from their latest effort, Empty Hands And Heavy Hearts. Check it out below.

Close Your Eyes has released a video for “Carry You” from their latest album Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts. Check it out below.

Frontman Shane Raymond talks about the inspiration behind Close Your Eyes' music. The band's new album, Empty Hands And Heavy Hearts, is out this week on Victory.