Since 2009 Polar have created a relentless, chaotic, and raw sound which is matched with a notoriously energetic live show. For the last 15 years Polar have given everything to build a strong reputation and becoming a force to be reckoned with. In 2023 Polar went through a major line-up change leaving founding member Adam Woodford (singer) to carry the torch as the relationship between past members dissolved. Determined to take a negative situation and turn it into a positive, Adam Woodford rebuilt Polar bringing on board Stefan Whiting (Bass), Bruno Consani (Guitar), Simon Richardson (Guitar) and Max Flohr (Drums) with the focus to give Polar a whole new lease of life. With a fresh new perspective and positivity, the newly formed Polar have played main stage at Resurrection Festival, completed European and UK tours and have written and record Polar’s 6th studio album with producer Jack Murphy (Crystal Sound Studios) ‘Five Arrows’ which goes deep into the subject of the destructive power of change, which Polar regard as their strongest work to date. With Polar finding a new positivity and determination, the band truly feels unstoppable and continue to grow from strength to strength. Polar are stronger than they have ever been and nothing will get in their way.
The band now release new album ‘Five Arrows’ on Arising Empire Records on the 22nd November 2024. Over the cycle the band has already had support from BBC Radio 1, Metal Hammer, Kerrang, Consequence, Revolver, Knotfest, Lambgoat, Impericon, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Pandora, Distorted Sound Magazine and many other publications.
Speaking about focus track ‘The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Violence’ Adam Woodford – “The concept for this song really came from learning to live in the hostile world we all now live in; it struck me to the core how aggressive and unapologetic humanity has become. It causes me pain to see and witness acts of mindless violence and the trail of destruction that it causes. I felt I needed to translate these emotions through the lyrics, to compliment the heaviness of the music.”
On the album itself he continues – “Five Arrows is the beginning of a brand new era of Polar and the record is a symbol of resilience. The album allows the band to break the mould musically to what has come before, pushing the sound sonically in a brand new direction but at the same time not losing the rawness and energy that the band has come to be known for. To accompany the newfound sound, lyrically it digs deeps into the theme of the destructive power of change and the positive and negatives that come with it.”
Five Arrows (Album Stream) – https://www.youtube.com/
The band tour both UK and EU to promote this album. Details below –
28/11/24 Newcastle – Head Of Steam
29/11/24 Liverpool – EBGBs
30/11/24 Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms
01/12/24 Manchester – Gulliver’s
04/12/24 Brighton – Daltons
05/12/24 London – The 229
06/12/24 Norwich – Voodoo Daddys
07/12/24 Sheffield – Corporation
17/2/25 Germany – Hannover – LUX
18/2/25 Germany – Cologne – Helios 37
19/2/25 Germany – Munich – Backstage
20/2/25 Germany – Cham – L.A Live Style Cafe
21/2/25 Germany – Geislingen An Der Steige – Miel
22/2/25 Switzerland – Zug – Galvanik
24/2/25 Austria – Vienna – Arena (3Raum)
26/2/25 Poland – Warsaw – VooDoo Club
27/2/25 Germany – Berlin – Cassiopeia
28/2/25 Germany – Leipzig – Noels Ballroom
1/3/25 Germany – Dresden – HD Metalbar
2/3/25 Czech Republic – Prague – Rock Cafe
4/3/25 Germany – Nuremberg – Z-Bau (Galarie)
5/3/25 Germany – Wiesbaden – Kesselhaus
6/3/25 Germany – Osnabrück – Bastard Club
7/3/25 Germany – Hamburg – Indra
9/3/25 Netherlands – Den Bosch – Willem Twee
