– August twelfth, 2025 –
“Perpetual Punishment” Single Now Taking part in + Pre-Orders Accessible
Stream DEAD HEAT’s “Perpetual Punishment” HERE
West Coast crossover crew DEAD HEAT will launch their crushing Course of Of Elimination full-length October tenth on their new label dwelling of Steel Blade Data!
Course of Of Elimination follows the band’s critically-lauded 2023 launched Infinite Torment EP. The file serves as a continuation and development musically, whereas thematically it typically touches on DEAD HEAT‘s disdain for the powers that be. “I really feel like unconsciously the music has change into extra complicated with the songwriting and the way we play reside as properly. All of us naturally wished to change into higher musicians and it reveals in our music and reside presence,” elaborates guitarist Justin Ton. “Our music is a steel/hardcore twist, however I’d say we deliberately leaned an increasing number of steel in our sound.”
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Lead guitarist Ricky Garcia and Ton take guitar influences from Slayer and Sepultura, “however we additionally each add our personal private influences within the songs on Course of… I drew quite a bit from Darkish Angel and Demolition Hammer whereas additionally sticking to my hardcore tendencies with Leeway and Cro-Mags influences,” notes Ton. For his half, Garcia cites Kreator, Megadeth, and Pantera as influences, giving props to Marty Friedman and Chris Broderick for solos.
When DEAD HEAT check drove just a few new songs reside on their tour supporting Cavalera Conspiracy, the as-yet-unreleased songs had been met with moshing and circle pits. Understandably so. “All the pieces from the riffs to the tune constructions and even including in additional thought-out digital interludes assist break the pacing from the sonic assault of the guitars,” says Ton.
“Lyrically, I wished to the touch on a little bit of all the things, with each tune a couple of totally different subject,” explains vocalist Chris Ramos. “I really feel like I used to be in a position to articulate a greater understanding of what I used to be making an attempt to precise beforehand.“
“We’re towards all racist bigotry on this nation,” furthers Ton. “Many of the band is of immigrant descent. We additionally look for the world to cease supporting these company/political monsters that solely hunt down private acquire and nothing else.”
First single, “Perpetual Punishment,” opens the file with mild guitar earlier than kicking into aggro/hardcore mode. “We selected this tune to start out Course of… as a result of when it hits, it’s onerous, and has an amazing stream,” states Ramos. “The tune is about not losing your time in life as a result of tomorrow merely isn’t promised. If there’s one thing you need to do together with your life, do it now, don’t waste your existence eager about all of the issues you may have accomplished. It’s a key theme I all the time attempt to painting in lyrical kind, and even in random stage banter. I really feel prefer it’s what retains me going daily.”
Stream DEAD HEAT‘s “Perpetual Punishment” HERE.
Course of Of Elimination was produced by the band with Paul Fig (Deftones, Trivium, Jerry Cantrell) and will probably be accessible on CD and digital codecs in addition to vinyl within the following coloration variants:
Blood Moon (Crimson / Black Marbled – US)
Nightfall (Orange / Crimson / Black Marbled – US)
180g Black (EU)
Yellow / Brown Merged (EU – Ltd. 300)
Swamp Inexperienced / Bone Merged (EU – Ltd. 200)
Discover all pre-orders at: metalblade.com/deadheat
Course of Of Elimination Monitor Itemizing:
01. Perpetual Punishment
02. Annihilation Nation
03. Hidebound
04. The Order
05. Enemy
06. Seventh Gate
07. DH Stomp
08. Solace Denied
09. By My Will
10. Means of Elimination
11. Hatred Bestowed
DEAD HEAT:
Justin Ton – rhythm guitar
Ricky Garcia – lead guitar
Chris Ramos – vocals
Yogie Rodriguez – drums
Vincent Amador – bass/ rhythm guitar
Lorence Chanch Meraz – bass
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