Hitherside is a part American and part Belgian Female Fronted Melodic Metal band based in Antwerp, Belgium. The band consists of vocalist and songwriter Jennifer and guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Sam. They turn heads with their infectious Metal songs that contain impressive guitar riffs, lavish textures and memorable melodies with big doses of lush harmonies mixed in. A self-titled 12 track debut album was self-released in 2015 and was well received locally and internationally. Their second album, Blue Lotus, will be released on 28 March 2019 on Painted Bass Records. The album contains a wide variety of songs, from heavy, low riffs on the opener, Unsanctify Me, to more mainstream material on Knock em on Back and My Prediction.