Florida metalcore heavyweights WAGE WAR return with the release of their new EP It Calls Me By Name, alongside the official music video for Blindfold—a track that highlights a more melodic and restrained side of the band’s evolving sound. Known for balancing crushing heaviness with soaring hooks, the band take a more atmospheric and emotionally driven approach on this latest release.
Blindfold opens with a slow, deliberate build, setting a reflective tone before unfolding into a fully realized melodic passage. Rather than leaning into immediate aggression, the track prioritizes mood and progression, allowing the instrumentation to breathe and develop naturally. Clean guitar layers and subtle textures guide the song forward, creating a sense of anticipation that carries through its runtime.
Vocally, the performance remains largely melodic, with clean, expressive delivery at the forefront. The restraint adds weight to the track’s emotional core, while faint, background screams emerge toward the end, adding a final layer of tension without disrupting the song’s overall atmosphere. It’s a controlled and intentional use of contrast that reinforces the track’s identity.
With It Calls Me By Name, WAGE WAR continue to expand their sonic range, proving they can dial back the intensity without losing impact. Blindfold stands as a defining moment on the EP—subtle, melodic, and deeply immersive—showcasing a band unafraid to evolve beyond expectations.
Get the EP:
https://wagewar.ffm.to/icmbn
Tracklist:
1. SONG OF THE SWAMP
2. 4x4
3. BLINDFOLD
4. KARMA
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