Wage War captures the essence of the horrors that lie within the swamp with their brand new single, the first off their upcoming EP.
Song of The Swamp
The swamp is rarely regarded as a relaxing destination. Alligators, anacondas, and other cold-blooded predators loom right below eyesight at all times, while mosquitoes swarm as if they have a personal vendetta against you. Hailing from Florida, Wage War are no strangers to the murky horror, and now, they have captured the swamps’ essence in their most brutal offering in years (if not ever), “SONG OF THE SWAMP.”
The single echoes the feeling of being hunted in this vicious environment through its bloodthirsty screams, adrenaline-inducing guitars, and deadly breakdown. “The tone setter,” the band declares. “‘SONG OF THE SWAMP’ is rooted in where we’re from. Driven by Florida and the raw aggression of nature, it’s a heavy track built on tension and hostility.”
Alongside the ruthless track is an equally ominous music video, directed by Errick Easterday–known for his work with Sanguisugabogg and Bodysnatcher. It was filmed on location in Ocala, Florida, in the heart of the swamp. The cinematic shots depict the band performing deep in the woods and floating on top of the sludgy water. Just moments before the breakdown, Wage War is surrounded by alligators. Then, at the song’s conclusion, the vocalist is the only member left on the raft. Equal parts impressive and anxiety-inducing, the video perfectly matches the song’s core.
It Calls Me By Name
Wage War has also announced their forthcoming EP, whose title is screamed in the new single: It Calls Me By Name. The EP unleashes on April 17 via Fearless Records, and is available for pre-order/pre-save now.
The band spoke on the EP as a whole, revealing, “It Calls Me By Name is about being drawn to your roots. This isn’t a concept EP but is meant to live in its own world. Five tracks shaped by Florida, the swamp, and the relentless aggression of nature. Built heavy, but still driven by the hooks that have defined us. It’s our signature sound amplified and pushed further into metal than we’ve ever taken it.”
US Tour
Orthodox and Nevertel will be joining forces with Wage War to bring their urgent new sounds across the US with the It Calls Me By Name Tour. It will kick off on April 28 in Phoenix, Arizona, and conclude in their home state of Florida on May 31. Tickets and information are available here!
4/28 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
4/29 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
4/30 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
5/2 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore
5/3 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
5/5 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
5/7 — Denver, CO — The Ogden Theatre
5/8 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral
5/9 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
5/12 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
5/15 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
5/16 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Roxian Theatre
5/17 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall
5/20 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
5/22 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
5/23 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
5/26 — Richmond, VA — The National
5/27 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
5/29 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
5/30 — Jacksonville, FL — FIVE
5/31 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
