DREADMASK Release New Single And Video

Dreadmask invites you into a twisted realm with their new single, “Jester’s Grin”—a melodic death metal journey where hidden truths lie beyond the painted smile. Feel the tension between haunting riffs and raw, guttural intensity as this track digs deep into the pain and power of a performer’s facade.

This song dives deep into the mask we wear to hide our true emotions—a fake smile that conceals the pain beneath. Like a jester performing to please, we bury our struggles while playing the role others expect. The puppets in the song symbolize the false identities we craft to fit in, but the real battle is the internal conflict between those masks and who we truly are. It’s a haunting reminder of the cost of pretending, and the toll it takes on our authentic selves.

In early 2023, a spark ignited the flames of Dreadmask, a melodic death metal band based in Eindhoven, with members originating from Greece, Hungary, and The Netherlands. Fuelled by their shared passion for meaningful heavy music, Dreadmask wasted no time in making their mark on the scene. After each member had taken a break from previous bands, John Kourentas, Elger van Delft and Antonis Mougiakakos initiated the band’s first incarnation. The group was settled when Zoltán Herczog came aboard in the summer of 2023. Dreadmask, derived from the fusion of ‘dread’ and ‘mask,’ embodies the essence of fear and concealment.

While ‘dread’ signifies the haunting grip of anxiety, ‘mask’ alludes to the veils we arise to shield our vulnerabilities. On the journey of playing the game of societal norms, we encounter our ‘Prime Dread’—our deepest fears.

Each member of Dreadmask brings their unique musical influences to the forefront, encompassing Swedish death metal riffs, growling vocals, soaring melodies, progressive metal nuances, and black metal-inspired melancholy.

Stream Thy Prime Dread EP: orcd.co/thyprimedread

Lineup:
Zoltan Herczog (Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals)
John Kourentas (Lead Guitar, Keys)
Antonios Mougiakakos (Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar)
Elger Van Delft (Drums)

https://dreadmask.bandcamp.com/album/thy-prime-dread

http://linktr.ee/dreadmaskband