I’ve always stated that Australia has the best music scene and this band is the combination of having emotional depth in their music and relentless energy that truly encapsulates the meaning of the metalcore genre. I’ve seen this band grow throughout the last few years and I can honestly say that they deserve the recognition. Sadly; It’s been difficult for them to perform in the states at this time, but as long as everyone supports them, I am hoping they make an appearance this year or next year.
Patient Sixty-Seven will be releasing a new album which captures the highs and lows of life. The album will be an atmospheric experience for all listeners that are struggling mentally. And worrying about what tomorrow brings. Patient Sixty-Seven is not afraid to express internal struggles they experience in life and with that being said; it allows fans to resonate to the lyricism more deeply.
Interviewer: How did the band first come together, and what initially connected you as musicians?
Tom Kiely: “Patient Sixty-Seven came together during my final year of university. I wanted to have an outlet for writing and potentially performing music, and having been someone who always enjoyed post-hardcore/metalcore music – it just made sense to pursue that sort of sound. The band came together through mutual friends in Perth, people I knew liked the same sort of music I did – and it was a way to build a foundation for the band.
We didn’t know how far it would go or whether we’d even be able to release anything – it was the first real project any of us had been in – so it was sort of a leap of faith.“
Interviewer: How would you describe your sound to someone hearing your music for the first time?
Tom Kiely: “I think I’d say it’s heavy music with an atmosphere. We try to bring elements of our favorite heavy bands to our sound, bringing in our own influences and ideas to create something we connect with. It’s definitely in the realm of metalcore – but with lots of post-hardcore elements and even like an alt-rock sort of edge too.”
Interviewer: What has been the biggest milestone for the band so far?
Tom Kiely: “There have been a few big moments, but things like sharing stages with bands we’ve looked up to for years, releasing an album and playing our first festival – have been huge for us. Those moments really reinforced that we were building something. I think 2026 as a whole has been a fantastic year for us and we’ve really enjoyed the chance to play our music for new people.”
Interviewer: What keeps you motivated to create and perform music?
Tom Kiely: “This is a really cool question. I think what keeps me motivated personally is just that desire to create, to work on music that I’m proud of – but that can be put out into the world for people to maybe connect with. It can be a huge undertaking, a long process – but it’s always worth it when it’s out into the world. I think the recent opportunities we’ve gotten to play with so many bands we all love – has been a really amazing reminder of how lucky we are to do what we do. The motivation of being able to connect with people on stage and with our music reaching those people, that’s really important to me.“
Interviewer: What does the songwriting process typically look like for your band?
Tom Kiely: “It usually starts with a core idea, a riff, a vocal idea – and we build from there. It’s pretty varied to be honest – sometimes Declan our guitarist and primary songwriter – will write a full song and we’ll take it to the studio – other times we’ll write in the studio to hit a certain vibe. We’ve become pretty flexible with how we write and record over the years. I’ll write lyrics to song ideas, or completely separate – it just depends. We try to bring it all to life in the studio and capture the mood of the song as best we can – I’m really proud of how we’ve been able to do that in the past but especially on this new record.”
Interviewer: How do you balance individual creativity with the band’s collective vision?
Tom Kiely: “We all bring different influences to the table, so it’s about finding that intersection where everything works together. We’re open to trying anything, but we’re also honest with each other when something doesn’t fit. The focus is always on what best represents Patient Sixty-Seven as a whole and what serves the songs best!“
Interviewer: A new album is in the works; what inspired this upcoming album?
Tom Kiely: “The album is about love and loss – written during probably the worst time of my life in 2025 when things were really falling apart. I had some major life changes that took me down a really difficult road, and coming to terms with that reality – looking at what rock bottom looked like, where you have to get absolutely honest with yourself about the type of person you are, the type of person you want to be – and the choices you have to make when you’re slowly eroding the life you wanted for yourself – that’s where these songs were written.
I don’t think there’s alot of happiness or positive energy on this record – which I suppose has always been the case for our songs, they’ve often been written from a somber place – but this record really tries to put the listener in the shoes of what I was feeling and challenges them to confront those emotions. Are you prepared to change and survive, or are you about to accept that this is where your life ends? It’s a scary proposition, that’s exactly what I was faced with and these songs explore that.”
Interviewer: What themes or messages were you hoping to explore on this release?
Tom Kiely: “I used to say that our songs were about searching for change. Like, I’m in this situation or state of mind, I don’t have a way out – but I’m going to find one. If I believe in myself and talk about my faults, my issues, my struggles – there’s a way through this.
This album doesn’t really do that – it’s pretty melancholy in its approach – it talks about the journey of losing someone you love, and the effects it has on someone who hasn’t dealt with their own shortcomings – when your addiction is allowed to grow legs and thrive – taking the person down with it in the process. The album also deals alot in reflecting on the past. Was I a good person? Did I do enough? Should I have been prepared for what was coming my way? I think people will be able to make their own connection to the emotions put on display throughout the record and find their own conclusions to draw.
It’s heavy, it’s angry, it’s raw – it’s really a new side from our band in many ways and I am pretty excited for people to hear it.”
Interviewer: How does this album expand or differ from your previous releases?
Tom Kiely: “It’s definitely more cohesive and more intentional. I don’t think any of our records have had a true theme tying everything together – this one does and the title of the record will reflect that. I think it just brings a more aggressive side to the band to the forefront, lyrically, vocally, instrumentally – we’re working with a new producer for the first time – there’s no existing material on this album, it’s all completely new. So it’s just a bit of an overhaul. It’s still very much in our wheelhouse of emotionally charged metalcore, but with an edge I don’t think we’ve had since our debut album.”
Interviewer: Was there a moment in the studio that changed the direction of the album?
Tom Kiely: “I think just going into the studio, doing the first few songs – and realizing we clicked with our producer Chris Vernon, we kind of decided then that these songs were powerful enough to shape the outline of a full album. So we brought all the material we’d been working on across the last 12 months, refined it, and built it into what would become the full length record. I wasn’t sure if I’d get the chance to ever release an album again, honestly. I really didn’t know – and sort of took a chance flying across the country to record and spark an inspiration with Chris. It clicked in ways none of us expected and really from the first few sessions we knew. And from there we started shaping more of the sound, the atmosphere of the record – and it’s been the best thing the band has done.“
Interviewer: How does this album set up the next chapter for the band?
Tom Kiely: “It is honestly in my opinion the best music we’ve written. I think it’ll help to push the band in a new way – these songs have helped save my life and I hope the honesty and intensity found in the music can help connect with others too. The best of our band is yet to come, and this new record will be a big part of that.”
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