Oxfordshire based quintet, Vera Grace have delivered their new EP “Novella”. The new 6 track EP follows a story, winding it’s way through the scenes. Losing faith, henious crimes and murder – all told by vocalist Stephen Nulty throughout the 20 minutes of “Novella”.The word “Novella” means, ‘a written, fictional, prose narrative normally longer than a short story but shorter than a novel’.
“Novella” is a concept, set as a play. Each track representing a scene. The play revolves around two separate stories that entwine with each other throughout. The tale sees a man who loses his faith and commits terrible acts, resulting in him killing a man. The result sees repurcussions of his actions and the story branches yet further.
As the EP progresses, the stories grow side by side.
As the EP progresses, the stories grow side by side.
The lyrics imposed on the new material contain frontman, Stephen Nulty’s meanings, which relate to personal issues in his life.
“Novella” will be released digitally and will be accompanied by an extremely limited physical edition; the EP on CD with a one of a kind hand made cover, individually numbered from 1 – 100. These are to be sold exclusively at shows. The handnumbered idea came about as the band wanted to reward their loyal fanbase, for their continued support.
Outside of the band, the members of Vera Grace have many other creative outlets. Stephen is currently studying fine art. His artistic flair was put to good use, whilst creating the cover of “Novella”. Jonjo regularly attends cos-play events, such as Comic Con. You will often find him dressed to the nines as Finn The Human, from Adventure Time.
Rich hosts a popular Youtube channel called ‘Beauty & The Beard’ with his wife Chloe. They do weekly comedy, gaming and challenge video blogs, and have over 200,000 views and counting.
Rich hosts a popular Youtube channel called ‘Beauty & The Beard’ with his wife Chloe. They do weekly comedy, gaming and challenge video blogs, and have over 200,000 views and counting.
With relentless ambitions, Vera Grace have had the honour of sharing the stage with such acts as 68’, 36 Crazyfists, Feed The Rhino and Devil Sold His Soul to name but a few. With their hearts in this, Vera Grace will be on the road as much as they possibly can this year.
Vera Grace head out in July for a few shows that include performances with Dead Harts, The Catharsis, Create To Inspire and We Are Carnivores.
October will see extensive touring with two of Europe’s greatest bands, Up River and Canvas. Dates TBA.
October will see extensive touring with two of Europe’s greatest bands, Up River and Canvas. Dates TBA.
Vera Grace are:
Stephen Nulty – Vocals
Jonjo Williams – Guitar
Jonjo Williams – Guitar
Rich Lester – Guitar
Aaron Godfray – Bass
Josh Williams – Drums
Aaron Godfray – Bass
Josh Williams – Drums
