Stuttgart’s modern metalcore heavyweights VENUES are back, and they’re not asking for permission. Their new single “Becoming” is a full-throated declaration of self-worth — the kind of song that hits like a pep talk delivered through a wall of amps.

Following the emotional gut-punch of “Solace” and their critically acclaimed latest album Transience, VENUES have delivered one of their boldest statements yet. “Becoming” balances punchy riffs and explosive rhythms with the kind of polished, modern production that lets every element breathe. Robin Baumann’s crushing screams embody the fight against insecurity and the crushing weight of outside expectations, while Lela Gruber’s anthemic clean vocals erupt into a triumphant chorus you’ll be singing back at festival stages all summer.

The message at the core of “Becoming” is refreshingly direct: true strength begins the moment you stop living for others and start believing in yourself. The lyrics tear down “social boundaries” and follow the journey of someone breaking free from toxic influences, refusing to be defined by the past, and finally embracing their own value. What starts as a battle against inner demons ends in an unapologetic celebration of identity — and the powerful reminder that everyone deserves to see themselves as the miracle they truly are.

Since signing with Arising Empire, VENUES have quietly become one of Germany’s most compelling modern metalcore acts. Their 2018 debut Aspire earned Kerrang! Album of the Week honors, and every release since has doubled down on the fearless interplay between Gruber’s soaring melodies and Baumann’s visceral screams. “Becoming” cements them as a genre force to be reckoned with — crushing heaviness, irresistible hooks, and a message that lingers long after the final note fades.

Watch the official video for “Becoming” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leUNyDtDhSo

Catch VENUES on the road across Germany this summer:
08/03 — Munich, DE — Free + Easy Festival
08/28 — Hilgertshausen-Tandern, DE — Hot Rock Festival 2026
09/04 — Obererbach, DE — Pell-Mell Festival 2026

Stream “Becoming” now and see why VENUES are one of modern metalcore’s most emotionally resonant acts.