Red Deer, AB extreme metal outfit Art of Attrition unleashes their latest single “Subserviate & Decay”. The track showcases the band’s signature blend of relentless brutality and melodic complexity while pushing into bold new territory.
“Subserviate & Decay” delivers the classical Art of Attrition sound that fans have come to expect – a devastating combination of 8-string guitars, gravity blast beats, and guttural vocals – before taking an unexpected turn after the bridge breakdown. The band expands:
“It is modern primitive. It embodies all you love about Art of Attrition and then slaps you in the face with a caveman club. We loved writing this song, recording the parts, and developing its uniqueness in our catalog. It serves as a visceral reminder of the necessity of internal self-love and confidence.”
Since their formation in 2019, Art of Attrition has carved out their niche in the extreme metal landscape; their 2023 debut album “The Void Eternal” and 2024’s “…And It Will All End Forever” established them as a force in the technical deathcore scene. The single represents a conscious step outside the band’s comfort zone, incorporating elements from other genres they love. It is especially recommended for fans of Lorna Shore, Aversions Crown, and Kublai Khan.
In additional news, Art of Attrition along with2024 Wacken Metal Battle Canada Champions, Toronto, ON’s Beguiler be hitting the road across Canada, east to the west this May for “The Subservient Bloodletting Tour” (dates listed below). This cross-country trek marks a new chapter for both bands as they expand their reach, unleashing their most punishing sets to date along with new songs to unveil. Enter the moshpit for these two bands’ audio assaults of some good ol’ extreme sonic carnage!
The Subservient Bloodletting Tour w/ Art of Attrition, Beguiler May 2 – La Source de la Martinière- Quebec City, QC May 3 – Piranha Bar – Montréal, QC May 4 – Taverne Royale – Trois Rivières, QC May 7 – The Union – Kitchener, ON May 8 – Queens Nightclub – Barrie, ON May 9 – Dominion House – Windsor, ON May 10 – Sneaky Dee’s – Toronto, ON May 11 – Dominion Tavern – Ottawa, ON May 14 – SideStage – Winnipeg, MB May 15 – Black Cat Tavern – Saskatoon, SK May 16 – The Vat – Red Deer, AB May 17 – Dickens – Calgary, AB May 23 – Starlite Temple – Edmonton, AB May 24 – The Cobalt – Vancouver, BC
Art of Attrition is: Jack Sutherland – Guitars Johnny VanderRoest – Guitars Joshua Hahn – Vocals Greg Smith – Drums
