Track By Tracks: Daedric - Mortal (2023)

1. Mortal:

Daedric's debut album Mortal is a feral offering to the altar of electronic metal. Whether you're an Elder Scrolls fan or just a music lover, Daedric leads you on a quest of apparent destiny as her music ranges from unrelenting breakdowns, hypnotic beats, and cinematic transitions. From brutal screams to the ethereal “Mortal” captures the wide vocal range of frontwoman Kristyn Hope. Macabre and turbulent “Mortal” encapsulates the human condition in its entirety. We are flawed, we are brief but we are vital.

2. Titan:

“Titan” is a ferocious ethereal single walking a fine line between vocal savagery and surreal grace thanks to a captivating performance from frontwoman Kristyn Hope. Mixing screams with atmospheric vocals Daedric fuses elements of Rock, Metal, Industrial, and Metalcore and performs a delicate dance between ethereal and ominous, delicate and harsh, a breathtaking performance that is the band's signature move.

3. Wretched:

Led by Kristyn Hope, Texas-based industrial metal group Daedric makes their debut on FiXT Radium as the label's first female-fronted act with “Wretched.” Dropping an alluring official music video overlaid with thunderous rhythms, hulking guitar riffs, swirling electronics, and a stunningly beautiful vocal performance from Kristyn Hope marks the triumphant entry of "Wretched." Drawing from a wide variety of genres including metal, electronic and industrial, “Wretched” establishes the project as a musical force to be reckoned with and sets a promising stage for a series of great tracks to follow.

4. Alchemy:

Savage from the get-go "Alchemy" wastes no time jumping in with industrial guitars laced over a ferocious but captivating vocal performance from frontwoman Kristyn Hope. Mixing screams with atmospheric vocals The single performs a delicate dance between ethereal and ominous, delicate and harsh. Drawing from a wide variety of genres including metalcore, electronic, and industrial "Alchemy" establishes Daedric's incredible versatility.

5. Nascent:

Alluring and ethereal “Nascent” draws the listener before dropping in gritty guitars over scintillating vocals. “Nascent” sets a slower and ominous tone while maintaining an atmospheric soundscape.

6. Nirn:

“Nirn” is an electronic rock firestorm from the get-go. Turbulent, fast-paced, and driving “Nirn” races through a macabre soundscape as an offering of divine proportions. Thought-provoking lyrics coupled with vocals ranging from brutal to heavenly fuse with gritty guitars, synthesizers, and steady rhythms. “Nirn” is another epic chapter in the Daedric saga.

7. Sepulchre:

Daedric unleashes "Sepulchre,” their anticipated follow-up to their debut single, "Wretched.” Featuring industrial guitars and a captivating vocal performance that ranges from beautiful to brutal, the track establishes Daedric's versatility and sets the stage for more to come.

8. Dawnbreaker:

Texas-based industrial metal group Daedric releases their anticipated third single "Dawnbreaker" with an alluring official music video overlaid with a vocal performance that dashes between brutal and ethereal, industrial guitars, pulsing electronics, and heavy rhythm. "Dawnbreaker" pushes the boundaries into even heavier territory for the band and is another triumphant chapter in the Daedric saga.

9. Only:

Daedric returns with a savage alt-metal new single "Only." Pushing into even heavier territory for the band "Only" is the fourth single from the up-and-coming Dallas, Texas-based rock group and was mixed by heavily sought-after producer Joey Sturgis, known for his work with some of the biggest names in metalcore such as Of Mice & Men, Asking Alexandria, and We Came As Romans.

Blending thrashing guitars with pulsing synths, a brutal rhythm, a ruthless and at times ethereal vocal performance from frontwoman Kristyn Hope, and punctuated with thought-provoking lyrics, "Only" is an intense anthem for all of those who roam and are truly determined to be lost.

10. Coldharbour:

Daedric returns with a somber official music video for their dark new industrial rock single “Coldharbour." Continuing where they left off with "Wretched" Daedric pushes into a more cinematic rock direction. Directed by Brittany Davis, the music video contrasts dark and light themes, with an enigmatic black-robed wraith figure roaming a gloomy forest and an obscure face singing through folds of white fabric for an overall mysterious and mystical atmosphere.

Featuring the sultry vocals of lead Kristyn Hope with provocative lyrics fused over synthesizers, pulsing drums, and heavy guitars, "Coldharbour" is an ethereal soundscape with an overall somber but fierce atmosphere faceted with intensity till the last cold hard beat. Mixed by heavily sought-after producer Joey Sturgis, known for his work with some of the biggest names in metalcore such as Of Mice & Men, Asking Alexandria, and We Came As Romans "Coldharbour" is the fifth single to be released by the up-and-coming group.