Cease To Resist is a Chicago-based modern metal project featuring Randy Gonet, Tom Miller, and Marko Duplisak. Blending heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and dark cinematic atmosphere, the project’s singles are mixed by Johan Martin and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden.
Cease To Resist is preparing the release of Edge Of Silence, a 12-song modern metal album built on heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and dark cinematic atmosphere. Led by Chicago guitarist and songwriter Randy Gonet, with drums by Tom Miller and vocals by Marko Duplisak, the project blends aggression, emotion, and atmosphere into a focused modern metal sound.
The album’s singles, including “The Dark,” “Can’t Stand The Fire,” “The Rite,” “Dragon’s Kiss,” and “Walk Away,” have already gained playlist and radio interest, with “Can’t Stand The Fire” finding traction in workout and hard rock spaces. The music is mixed by Johan Martin and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden.
“Walk Away” is the fifth single from Cease To Resist’s upcoming album Edge Of Silence. A dark, melodic modern metal track about breaking free, taking control, and leaving the past behind. Mixed by Johan Martin and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden.
“Praised “Walk Away” for its balance of aggression and melody, powerful chorus, cinematic atmosphere, and engaging energy from start to finish.” - Drickset Sound
“Featured Cease To Resist in an article on “Can’t Stand The Fire,” calling the project a modern metal act from Chicago and highlighting the track’s heavy riffs, melodic hooks, cinematic depth, and themes of ego, illusion, and self-destruction.” - Tribhus Blog
