As their first US tour came to a close in March of 2018, tragedy struck AWAKEN I AM on their home soil in Brisbane, Australia. On the morning of May 15, guitarist Connor Verner-Oakley's 24 year old life was cut short by the hands of an intentionally reckless driver, whose unsuccessful attempt took the wrong life. While in the US, the band was able to cut "Dissolution," sadly the final recording starring Oakley (previously released April 30, 2018).
AWAKEN I AM kick off 2019 with a pair of tours with San Diego's Secrets, first in Australia starting January 31, followed by AWAKEN I AM's second US tour on April 26.