Coming from the south of Spain, Melodic Death Metal / Groove Metal / Alternative Metal band, REDFACE, released their first full-length album after three prior singles, “First Blood.” The album was released on July 29th, 2024 through Violence in the Veins Records, and can be bought on vinyl and digitally. This band draws inspiration from a range of Metal bands, including AT THE GATES, IN FLAMES, LAMB OF GOD, and DEFTONES, and their music has been described as powerful and intense. REDFACE stays true in a lot of ways to classic Metal style, introducing an album with powerful guitar riffs and classic Metal Vocals, with touches of Alternative Metal vocals mixed in.  

“Trash from the Gods” - Is a thunderous track from REDFACE’S debut album that showcases the bands signature blend of Melodic Death Metal and Groove Metal. The song is a fast-paced, aggressive anthem that touches on themes of destruction and chaos, and mythology. “Faithless” - Is a dark and brooding track from the album that explores themes of despair, struggle, and loss of faith. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world where unseen forces control our desires and pull us away from our humanity. The narrator is caught in a web of confusion and fear, crying out for help with an empty face and searching for shelter in the maze. This song builds to a crescendo as the narrator’s hands try to crawl away from themselves, representing the internal struggle and loss of control they are experiencing. The chorus implores the listener to hear the pain and see the sheep being sacrificed in the dust of the controlling reign. Overall, “Faithless” is a powerful and emotional track that showcases REDFACE’S ability to craft lyrics that delve deep into the human psyche and explore the darker aspects of our existence. “Paradox of the Blind” - This is a powerful and intense track that explores themes of environmentalism, greed, and the consequences of human actions. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where the ego has taken over and humans have abandoned the natural balance of the Earth. The song speaks of a “message released before your birth,” warning of the consequences of our actions and the potential for a future without humanity. The chorus implores us to consider the paradox of the blind, where revenge is served with ice and ashes to ashes. Overall, the song is a hard-hitting track that challenges listeners to consider the impact of their actions on the planet and the consequences of unchecked greed.

REDFACE’S ability to weave together intense music with socially conscious lyrics is on full display with this standout track. “Breath from the Lord of Chaos” - This is an intense and ominous track that delves into dark and apocalyptic themes. The lyrics paint a picture of a world in turmoil, where a sinister force walks the earth in search of prey, and the fear is palpable in the air. The song explores the idea of a “selfish God” who has left the world to fend for itself, and the chaos that ensues as a result. The lyrics speak of a choice between famine and slow suicide, and the hypnotic power of evil that threatens to destroy all life. Musically, the song features driving guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and powerful vocals that capture the sense of urgency and despair conveyed in the lyrics. Overall, this song is a haunting and thought-provoking track that challenges listeners to consider the consequences of neglecting our planet and the darker aspects of human nature.