Tuesday, July 16, 2024 – Extinction A.D. have released their latest banger “Epidemic Of Mutation“ and the official video (via Unique Leader Records). Speaking on today’s release, the band commented:
“We always love working in dynamics in a song and Epidemic is us taking that to the extreme. Combining the most ripping of riffs and an ultra hooky chorus while remaining so heavy is what’s really been getting us off on this record. Throwing in some real stompy things and not being afraid of the quieter parts in conjunction with that has been real exciting and expressive with this song.
Lyrically, we’re always on the frustration tip which only matches the music but in 2024 more and more people look past the lyrics element. “Shut up and play!” is more prevalent than reading into what your listening to. The whole world is like that now. The media barely has to lie to us anymore. Three people can read the same synopsis of an event and mold it however they want it to fit their narrative. Some people like to keep that under wraps for fear of alienation despite their world view being based around alienating others. Sometimes I’m so overwhelmed by this that I absorb it and throw my hands up. “What the fuck can I even do about anything? What the fuck can anyone do about anything?!” The mutation of fact becoming alterable narrative is the ultimate epidemic.” Prior to today, the band unleashed “Impervious“ featuring the inimitable Matthew Kiichi Heafy of Trivium. Both tracks are taken from the band’s forthcoming new full-length ‘To The Detested’, out on August 16. Stream “Epidemic Of Mutation“here, watch the official video in the thumbnail below, and pre-save ‘To The Detested’here.
Extinction A.D.
To the Detested
Track Listing
1. Desperate Grasp
2. Escape From New York
3. Epidemic Of Mutation
4. Apocalypse Rising
5. Impervious (Unrepentant)- feat. Matthew Kiichi Heafy
6. Fill The Void
7. Burnt Sienna
8. Shepherding Swine
9. Behind The Veil Of Sanctity
10. The Cure Or The Cause
Extinction A.D. will be hitting the stage on the Detested America 2024 tour kicking off next month with Assault as support. Be sure to get your tickets from your local venue before they’re all gone, and stay tuned for more Extinction A.D. news coming soon.
Detested America 2024 Tour Dates
8/30 – Providence, RI @ Alchemy*
8/31 – Montague, MA @ RPM Fest*
9/1 – Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
9/2 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
9/3 – Indianapolis, IN @ Healer
9/4 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies
9/5 – Cave Rock, IL @ Full Terror Assault*
9/6 – Evansville, IN @ Damsels
9/7 – New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground
9/8 – Amityville, NY @ AMH
*Extinction A.D. only
ABOUT EXTINCTION A.D.
Extinction A.D. is not for the faint of heart and the intensity of these New Yorkers has yet to be tempered. The bands signature level of ferocity has reached new levels on their fourth album ‘To The Detested’, which follows their EP ‘Ruthless Intent’ from earlier this year.
So many different worlds shaped this band; from writers like Alan Moore and George Orwell; lyricists like Wreak Havoc and Chuck D; to directors like Tarantino and John Carpenter. But musically, Extinction A.D. hook up a tube of early 90s era of metal into their veins. Not just bands like Pantera and Machine Head, but the often overlooked 90s offerings from Testament, Sepultura and Slayer.
Thrashing just as hard as their predecessors, the band also break their surroundings down and deliver some heavy as hell riotous mosh; hitting that all-important sweet spot mixture of 80s thrash, 90s extreme metal and New York hardcore, all encompassed into one. Never afraid to speak their minds amidst a divisive world, Extinction A.D. bring a decisive power to match their frenetic energy. The endgame is not just rebellion but revolution.
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