Dead Icarus, Announce Debut Album "ZEALOT" + Share "Bearing Burdens and Saving Skin"
On September 12th, Dead Icarus, featuring ex-Atreyu singer Alex Varkatzas and Enterprise Earth’s Gabe Mangold and Brandon Lackey announced their debut album ZEALOT set for release October 31st via MNRK Heavy and was produced and co-written by Mangold, ZEALOT is a precise and pummeling execution of airtight technical riffs, miles of solos, blast beat assault and battery, and screamed, growled, and sung vocals. Along with the news had also dropped their new single Bearing Burdens and Saving Skin. With more announcements, they will be touring this fall for the first ever time with Enterprise Earth and Nekrogoblikon.
"I couldn't be more excited and proud to shared our first full length albumZEALOT with the world. To be a 'ZEALOT' means to be fanatical and uncompromisingly devoted to one's beliefs. A lot of emotion and energy went into its crafting. I worked very hard to step up my vocal performance and really committed to holding nothing back and trying new things in order to match the dynamic nature of the songs.
We kick things off with 'Bearing Burdens and Saving Skin,' a fast, chaotic, catchy ripper. Lyrically, the song deals with dishonesty and unrelenting revenge. We match it with a dark and wild video by MyGoodEyeVisuals, which was shot in a cemetery inside a haunted house and serves as a precursor to the subsequent videos we have in the works. Be ready, we are just getting started..."
- Varkatzas says
Dead Icarus leans on the uncanny creative union between vocalist Varkatzas, guitarist and producer Gabe Mangold, and drummer Brandon Zackey. The band truly gets its wings from the undying commitment made by its members. The musicians pursue their artistry with a resolute sense of focus, manifesting in the precise execution of airtight technical riffs, virtuosic solos, blast beat assault and battery, and hard-hitting vocals.
Countless fans worldwide initially got to know Varkatzas as co-founder and original frontman for influential Southern California metalcore stalwarts Atreyu. After two decades earmarked by chart-shaking success, a pair of Gold albums and Gold singles, sold-out shows around the globe, and critical renown, he embarked on his next chapter in 2020. Enter Mangold. Celebrated as guitarist for Enterprise Earth, he and Alex instantly clicked and forged a musical partnership, yielding their 2024-released Ad infernum EP.
Inciting critical applause, Revolver promised,
"Fans of old-school Atreyu will definitely enjoy."
ZEALOT TRACK LISTING:
"THE UNCONQUERABLE"
"BEARING BURDENS AND SAVING SKIN"
"ZEALOT"
"1 MILLION DAYS"
"TEMPTATIONS KISS"
"FOUNTAINS OF DEATH"
"CASTING SPELLS"
"HELL OPENS ITS MOUTH"
"VADE RETRO SATANA"
"SECRETS IN THE DARK"
"BETRAYAL SHAPED DAGGERS"
Dead Icarus will also embark on their first tour this September with Enterprise Earth and Nekrogoblikon. All dates are below. More worldwide touring is planned for 2025 and beyond.
DEAD ICARUS ON TOUR:
WITH ENTERPRISE EARTH + NEKROGOBLIKON:
9/11 — Midvale, UT — The Pearl On Main ^
9/12 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club ^
9/13 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon *
9/14 — Vancouver, BC — Fortune Sound Club *
9/15 — Kelowna, BC — Revelry Hub*
9/16 — Calgary, AB — Dickens *
9/18 — Winnipeg, MB — The Park Theatre *
9/19 — Saint Paul, MN — Amsterdam Bar and Hall*
9/20 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre *
9/21 — Sioux Falls, SD — Bigs Bar *
9/23 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere's ^
9/24 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall *
9/26 — Flint, MI — Machine Shop *
9/27 — Rochester, NY — Montage Music Hall *
9/28 — Hartford, CT — The Webster *
9/29 — Hampton, NH — Wally's Pub *
10/1 — Hampton, NH — Wally's Pub
10/2 — Nashville, TN — Cannery Hall ^
^ w/ Enterprise Earth
* w/ Nekrogoblikon
