As anticipation continues to build around their upcoming album, Miss May I has returned with another powerful preview of what’s to come. The Ohio metalcore band has officially released the music video for “Hand Me A Halo,” the latest single from their forthcoming album No Place For Me, arriving October 2 through Solid State Records.
Following the emotional depth of “Sanctuary,” the new track continues exploring the deeply personal themes that define the band’s eighth studio album. Combining massive riffs, memorable melodies, and some of the group’s most vulnerable songwriting to date, “Hand Me A Halo” reinforces the idea that No Place For Me is shaping up to be one of Miss May I’s most honest and emotionally charged releases.
Check out the official music video for “Hand Me A Halo” below:
“Hand Me A Halo” Explores Identity And Inner Struggles
Driven by crushing guitars and Levi Benton’s unmistakable vocals, the song captures the emotional weight of losing sight of who you are while struggling with the intrusive thoughts that often accompany periods of uncertainty.
According to Benton, the song came directly from those experiences.
“‘Hand Me A Halo’ tells the self narrative of losing one’s sense of self and dealing with the intrusive thoughts that come with it. This song came from our own confusion and loss of identity through the changing seasons of life. The fear can be constant, leaving you to question if you just want someone to hand you a halo.”
Rather than offering simple answers, the song embraces those difficult emotions, transforming them into the kind of cathartic anthem that longtime Miss May I fans have come to expect. It’s another reminder that some of the band’s strongest songs have always been rooted in honesty rather than perfection.
No Place For Me Is Built Around Personal Growth
The themes explored in “Hand Me A Halo” continue the emotional journey introduced with the album’s first single, “Sanctuary.”
For Benton, No Place For Me represents much more than another collection of songs. The record became an opportunity to confront years of emotions that had never fully been expressed.
“No Place For Me is everything I’ve felt for a long time but never had the words for. Writing it taught me who I actually am even when that hurt to look at. It’s a full journey: where it started, what I discovered, and where I am today.”
That level of vulnerability appears to define every aspect of the album. Instead of allowing anxiety, self doubt, and negativity to remain internal struggles, Miss May I channels those emotions into songs that invite listeners to confront similar feelings within their own lives.
It’s an approach that has always separated the band from many of its peers, proving that heavy music can be both emotionally honest and sonically powerful.
A Track List Filled With Emotion
With each new single, No Place For Me continues revealing the emotional direction of the record.
The album will feature ten tracks:
- Sanctuary
- Portrait of Pain
- Hand Me A Halo
- Pray for Silence
- Death Threat
- Die on the Vine
- Fire Falls
- Bury Me Down
- Ashes Of The Altar
- Highbrow Thieves
Even the song titles suggest an album centered around self reflection, perseverance, and personal transformation, themes that have become increasingly evident through the singles released so far.
Nearly Twenty Years Of Metalcore Excellence
Since forming in 2007, Miss May I has remained one of modern metalcore’s most consistent bands.
The group’s breakthrough arrived with 2012’s At Heart, which reached No. 32 on the Billboard 200 and helped establish them as one of the genre’s fastest rising acts. They continued that momentum with Deathless and Shadows Inside, both of which earned Top 10 placements on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums and Top Rock Albums charts.
Most recently, 2022’s Curse Of Existence received widespread praise from critics and fans alike, with many highlighting its balance of crushing heaviness and mature songwriting.
Over nearly two decades, Miss May I has also earned a reputation as one of metalcore’s most dependable touring bands, sharing stages with artists including Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, and Motionless In White while performing around the world.
That consistency has helped the band remain relevant through multiple generations of heavy music fans without sacrificing the sound that first put them on the map.
A New Era With Solid State Records
No Place For Me also marks Miss May I’s first full length release through Solid State Records, adding another layer of excitement to this new chapter. The partnership brings together one of heavy music’s most respected labels with a band that has consistently pushed the genre forward throughout its career. Judging by the material released so far, the collaboration appears to be bringing out some of the strongest songwriting the band has delivered in years.
With “Sanctuary” introducing the emotional foundation of the album and “Hand Me A Halo” diving even deeper into themes of identity and self discovery, No Place For Me continues building anticipation ahead of its October 2 release.
If these first two singles are any indication, Miss May I isn’t simply revisiting the sound that made them a staple of modern metalcore. They’re expanding it through deeply personal storytelling that feels just as impactful as the crushing riffs and unforgettable melodies that have defined the band since day one.
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