Love Like Enemies returns with their latest track, “Viper (Playing With Fire),” a hard-hitting song radiating hopefulness and genuineness delivered through guttural and vigorous vocals. Written as a tribute to the fans who have supported their journey, the song inspires listeners to chase their dreams unabashedly and push through self-doubt, while simultaneously opening up the pit. “Viper (Playing With Fire)” is now available to stream and download on platforms worldwide.

Love Like Enemies breaks barriers between artist and fan, allowing the audience into a space to find and express themselves. Utilizing heavy guitars played by guitarist and backing vocalist Kalup Gallegos, and blending his clean vocals with singer Jovan Ferrante’s raucous screams, the band seamlessly integrates modern metalcore sounds in a way that is all their own. At the core of Love Like Enemies is a shared lead dynamic, where both vocalists step into different emotional roles depending on the message each song needs to convey. Some songs call for Ferrante’s ferocity and sharp intensity, while others lean into Gallegos’ juxtaposition and storytelling, creating a natural push and pull between conflict and resolution. The band describes their sound as an “atmospheric duality,” giving listeners both their anger and their peace while balancing chaos and calm together like “ink binds to paper.” At times when we are backed into a corner and feeling like we might be constricted to our surroundings, “Viper (Playing With Fire)” is a reminder that when darkness shows up at the door, there is a choice to make to settle the score. “This is us trying to give the same positive energy back to everyone who pushed and motivated us along the way,” says the band. “Stay true to your dreams. Your words right back to you, be unapologetically you!” Lyrics like “Shadows in the mirror know my name / They point and laugh / They play their game / Following my every move, they look the same / Hoping I’d go up in flames” showcase that doubts may plague our minds and create altered versions of ourselves, but the fire within us and our support systems will always shed light in the dark. The aggressive alt single features smashing drums from Nathan Love and pounding bass from the group’s newest member, Javi Sepulveda. Mixed and mastered by Bill Pogan at Pog Audio (DONEFOR, Kellie Quinn, Nearly Spent), “Viper (Playing With Fire)” marks the 3rd single from the band’s forthcoming album.

Based in South Florida, Love Like Enemies channels the emotional highs and lows of life into a cathartic metalcore vibe. Blending aggression with vulnerability, the band explores love, hate, self-doubt, and the unspoken emotions people often struggle to express. Through crushing instrumentation and emotionally charged songwriting, Love Like Enemies encourages fans to embrace their complexity, find their voice, and live authentically without shame. “The band’s name comes from wanting a lifestyle change. It’s choosing LOVE over revenge,” explains Gallegos. “In a world where everything is constantly being tested, remain true to your own character.” Rooted in the belief that people are meant to be multifaceted, the band aims to create a space where listeners can feel understood, empowered, and reminded to love themselves fully for who they are. With their ever-growing fanbase, Love Like Enemies has carved out their place in the South Florida music scene, resulting in them opening for bands like Norma Jean, Ice Nine Kills, For The Fallen Dreams, and more. There is one thing for certain: this band is real. No manufacturing, only pure devotion and positivity.

With “Viper (Playing With Fire),” Love Like Enemies transforms personal struggle into an anthem of resilience, reminding the fans that they are never alone in the battles they face internally. Fueled by explosive energy and raw honesty, the band continues building a community centered around authenticity, self-expression, and perseverance. Stream “Viper (Playing With Fire)” now on all digital music platforms. Stay tuned for upcoming music and live show dates by following Love Like Enemies on Instagram @LoveLikeEnemiesFL and TikTok @LoveLikeEnemies.