Raleigh’s HIGH CRIME Surfaces First Single “Succumb”

In the tradition of Coven, Castle, and Blood Ceremony, comes HIGH CRIME. Recently formed, this North Carolina crew features the collaborative talents of Larry Burlison of Demon Eye, Ryan Masecar of Cygnus X-2, Matt Couchon of Noctomb, and Reign of WitchTit.

Today, we’re hearing “Succumb,” a riff-centric amalgamation of ‘80s-era metal and hard rock. The beat and groove of the song are undeniable, and have a way of wooing you like the fabled Succubus. It’s one of those tracks I could (and indeed did) listen to several times over.

For the band’s part, “Succumb” is “about the struggle against addiction and vices in an attempt to cope with mental illness and succumbing to vices and escapism. It personifies that concept and that’s who’s speaking in the song”

High Crime’s “Succumb” is available now for digital download (get it here). This month, High Crime embark upon a tour with Mortal Man. Stick them on a playlist with Joan Jett, Judas Priest, and Def Leppard.

Give ear…

SOME BUZZ

Larry and Reign of High Crime became friends through the local music scene when their bands Witchtit and Demon Eye performed together in November 2018. They started sending riffs and vocals back and forth until they had a few song ideas to expand on. In September of 2022, they brought in Matt Couchon and Ryan Masecar and established their line-up.

High Crime started writing quickly, working off of old and new riffs Larry had, and pretty soon they had a set and started gigging in early February 2023. Musically the band draws from an array of influences including the likes of Deep Purple and Geezer Butler to Joan Jett and Iron Maiden.

HIGH CRIMES Tour Dates with MORTAL MAN

• June 23rd - The Golden Pony, Harrisonburg VA, with Krode
• June 24th - Milk Parlor, Blacksburg VA, with Engineered Extinction
• June 25th - Cobra Cabana, Richmond VA, with Riot Queen