Zahna Signs to XOVR Records, Artist Shares New Single "Pile of Pills"
Metal vocalist and songwriter Zahna has announced the release of her new single, “Pie of Pills.’ This is the first track for XOVR Records, the indie label that Zahna recently signed a recording deal with.
XOVR Records is owned and operated by Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. When discussing Zahna, Welch had nothing but the utmost praise for her.
Welch said,
"I am always so mesmerized by a vocalist who has incredible power, incredible range, melody, tone, and on top of all that, having the strength to be so vulnerable to share such an intense health crisis experience with the world, while still dealing with the raw emotions and trauma from it. It melts my heart, man. It touches my soul. I am a huge fan of Zahna for many reasons, and I am confident you will be too."
Self-described as “aggressively melodic,” Zahna brings an intensity to her performances that is complimented by the vulnerability and openness she displays in her lyricism. “Pile of Pills” is a personal song about how Zahna survived a serious health crisis.
"'Pile of Pills' was written when I was in a chaotic state of survival from 2019-2021. Coming off the heels of an organ failure diagnosis, following a kidney transplant, and then diving into the following years of the pandemic as an immunocompromised individual, it felt like death was always around the corner. Not only was I fighting the physical aspect of dying, but I had so much financial stress, medical bills, and music industry trauma. My body, heart, and mind, and spirit were just so sick.”
Anything I did or tried to do just felt like buying time until I had no recourse left, and I never knew when I was going to exit the survival cycle. It truly felt like life circumstances were just squeezing my willpower to live anymore and death was always on my doorstep.
- said Zahna
The experience molded Zahna to become resilient and hopeful. She would like “Pile of Pills” to inspire her listeners to never give up when they experience a personal crisis.
“Years of darkness and hardship can change someone fundamentally, but I am so blessed to have made it out alive despite all of the challenges. 'Pile of Pills' is for anyone just trying to survive. The poverty and chronic illness cycle is absolutely vicious, but please don't give up, even if it takes years. I'm still healing from those turbulent times, and I hope this track can help you scream your lungs out and release all of the anger, pain, and hopelessness. You will make it out."
