Limbo
New York band DEADLANDS exorcise stress, anxiety, doubt, and trauma via the
unforgettable melodic metalcore that defines their new EP, titled SEVEN.
SEVEN, a concept EP in which each song correlates to one of the seven deadly sins, will be
released on June 27th via Spinefarm.
DEADLANDS have shared the video for the new single “Limbo,” which examines
the deadly sin of lust. This is founding member and frontwoman Kasey Karlsen at her
most diverse yet, mixing melodic vocals with spine-chilling growls.
SEVEN explores the seven deadly sins, intricately woven into the fabric of a metalcore
soundscape that resonates,” Karlsen explains about the EP. “Each track serves as a chilling
personification of these ancient vices, inviting listeners into a world steeped in despair and
moral decay. The goal is to hold a mirror to ourselves and deconstruct the things that breed
evil in the soul.”
Regarding the single she offers,“‘Limbo’ describes the story of falling in love with someone who is purely using you to satisfytheir own desires. The purpose of this song is to focus on the destructive aspects of lust andhow it can not only hurt someone else but also lead to self-destruction whether you’re the onewith the feelings or not. We’ve all had the experience of wanting to hold onto something thatfeels so right, even when you know it could end badly.“
DEADLANDS are a New York-based band infusing fresh and unexpected energy into
traditional post-hardcore. Founding member and frontwoman Kasey Karlsen is used to
laying her cards face up on the table, as she has been writing about her toxic relationships,
friendships, hardships, and current events — basically all topics that are near and dear to
her heart — since she was in high school. She also draws over a million followers across
platforms, thanks to her compelling content. CJ Arey, professionally known as “NO SHADE,”
creates melodies for the guitar and bass while simultaneously inputting his own flare of
trap and cinematic references into the production of the music. In 2024, the band headlined
shows across the United States while making stops to perform at the Louder Than Life,
Aftershock, and Blue Ridge Rock Festivals.
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