London-based band The Silent Era showcases a darkly affecting rock sound on their new single, “Matter of Time,” delving into the theme of mortality and the importance of “hope amidst the darkness.” Alongside the single, they release a compelling live cover of Bauhaus’ classic track “Bela Lugosi’s Dead.” With a fierce vocal presence and thumping rhythmic moments, the cover showcases the band’s live sound, merging rock with industrial, stoner, gothic, and psychedelic elements. The 6+ minute track commences with a hypnotic, meditative swell of sounds, then reveals a twanging guitar illumination and a subsequent unleashing of distortion. A debonair, smoky vocal captivation immerses with a moody, bluesy fervency. The atmospheric, darkly gripping rock sound and aesthetical mystique continue throughout. “Matter Of Time” is a standout from The Silent Era.