Dead Icarus, the new band of former Atreyu lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth and Brandon Zackey, has shared a music video for "1 Million Days." The song's video, which can be seen below, is inspired by classic '80s horror films. "1 Million Days" appears on Dead Icarus's debut album, "Zealot," due Oct. 31,... Continue Reading →
Dead Icarus, the new band of former Atreyu vocalist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth and Brandon Zackey, has shared the visualizer for its new single "The Unconquerable." The band also is set to embark on its first tour this September with Enterprise Earth and Nekrogoblikon. More worldwide touring is planned for 2025 and beyond. "It's... Continue Reading →
Dead Icarus, the new project of former Atreyu vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has shared its fourth single, "Ad Infernum," the title track of a digital EP that is out now via MNRK Heavy. Get the EP here, and watch the "Ad Infernum" video below. The EP features the four Dead Icarus singles and a Pantera cover. "Everyone loves the... Continue Reading →
Dead Icarus, the new project of former Atreyu lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has shared its third single, "So I Set Myself on Fire." Listen here, and watch the video below. "'So I Set Myself on Fire' is about finding inspiration in darkness," Varkatzas said. "It's about letting your inspiration consume you so fully that it changes you into something... Continue Reading →
Dead Icarus, the new project of former Atreyu vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has shared a video for the new track "The Vultures Circle." "Hands down, this is the heaviest song I've ever been been involved with," Varkatzas said. "It's an 'F you' to the cancel culture that has infected society. 'Savior, saint, sinner or thief. Live long enough you'll die one... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Atreyu's debut album, "Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses," Craft Recordings will release a special slate of vinyl reissues on Nov. 18, 2022. In addition to returning to classic black vinyl, the album (which features the singles "Ain't Love Grand" and "Lip Gloss and Black") will be available in three collectible colors: a "smokey clear" edition, exclusive to Revolver and limited... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki For many music fans, the frontman is a band’s entire identity, and when that voice is gone, so are those fans. I tend to take the opposite route. I see a vocalist’s departure as an opportunity for the remaining musicians, a potential rebirth even for a veteran band with a long history... Continue Reading →
Atreyu will release its new album "Baptize" on June 4, 2021, via Spinefarm Records. Pre-order the record here. The band also has shared the new songs "Warrior," featuring Travis Barker, and "Underrated," which can be heard below. "Baptize" is Atreyu's first album since vocalist Alex Varkatzas left the band in 2020. Drummer/clean vocalist Brandon Saller has... Continue Reading →
O.C. metalcore mainstay Atreyu has shared the video for the new song "Save Us," which was produced by John Feldmann. "'Save Us' is not only a reflection of where we are musically, but also a mirror to the world in this ominous moment in time," the band said. "We chose to pair the powerful message with one of the... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
