New York-based band Deadlands has signed with Spinefarm Records and release a video for its new single, “Villain.” Watch it below.
“The narrator’s journey is one of empowerment, as they reclaim their strength and flip the script on their oppressor,” the band said. “The imagery of setting traps and planning attacks symbolizes the strategic, calculated response to pride’s manipulative grip, transforming the victim into a formidable force. As the song culminates, the protagonist embraces their role as the ‘villain,’ illustrating how the fight against pride can lead to a dark realization of one’s own power by succumbing to the sin, losing themselves and ultimately their life in the process.”
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 since she was in high school. She also is a social media star, drawing over 1 million followers across platforms. 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. Kyle OBraitis creates all the drums for Deadlands.
The band is working on new material for Spinefarm that is themed around the seven deadly sins.
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