Hardcore representatives Terror (USA-LA) are pleased to announce plans for their European summer touring plan, a combination of club shows and festival appearances.
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Death Warmed Up Track By Track Run Down of ‘Wildcard’
Death Warmed Up Track By Track Run Down of ‘Wildcard’
Emerging UK hard rock outfit DEATH WARMED UP are primed to breakout with the release of their blistering debut album Wildcard, arriving Friday 17th April, alongside their electrifying new single Inside My Mind, landing Friday 10th April. With the band on the rise, we asked the guys to give us an exclusive track by track breakdown of the album:
“Gods Of Rock N Roll” is a hard hitting, in your face track all about us as a band emulating our music heroes, our Gods Of Rock N Roll. The lyrics include all of the things we associate with making it and becoming a rock star, they also tell the story of the hard work getting to the top is.
“Inside My Mind” is an upbeat rock track about the struggle between inner thoughts and reality. The lyrics explore feelings of being taken advantage of, while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Despite the chaos, the energy of the music reflects the frantic pace of trying to make sense of it all.
“Mortal Remains” The title refers to how a person can feel dead inside, the story of the song is that of someone battling with themselves as they feel their life is going nowhere. The vocal melodies highlight a person’s inner panic and the sense of having nobody or anywhere to turn to.
“Cold Act” This song could have been written in the heyday of pure 80’s glam. The song is a story of a hooker realising selling yourself is never the answer, no matter how hard times are. It highlights the initial reasoning for getting into the trade and the struggle of leaving it behind to get your life back on track.
“Rising Star” a touching power ballad that takes the perspective of a musician, who had made it in the industry and is a very wealthy man, looking back on his life realising he focused so hard on his music he forgot to live his life. Now he knows it’s too late but is determined to make the most of every moment he has left.
“Roulette” a fast paced, no room for mercy track. The title says it all for this song, the lyrics are a narrative of playing Russian roulette between yourself and another person and the internal thought battle that causes. Do you take your own life or someone else’s?
“Chains Of Hate” is a heavy but melodic song that is all about the aftermath of a heartbreak and the scars that can leave on a person. The idea of not being able to love anybody else and the struggle to see a way past loving one person
“Great Day for Dying” is a live and dangerous track that gives the band a platform to go as crazy as we like. The lyrics reflect on the tragic deaths of rock stars in plane crashes. The song blends sad story lines with themes of a rebellious rock spirit. Embodying the words live fast die young.
“Death Warmed Up” is a gritty, hard-hitting rock anthem about resilience and defiance. It tells the story of overcoming insurmountable odds, emerging scarred but stronger. Even if you return looking battered and broken, the song emphasises that survival is a triumph and music can help you rise again.”
For more on Death Warmed Up, see:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathwarmedup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathwarmedupband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7G3tcNolc8GrTX4INNTiHa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088892948876
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