NEWS: Will A Scar For The Wicked be dead by dawn?

When it’s all said and done and we’re talking about the bare essentials, of the cover art looks the part and you see a particular label or a guest appearance or that someone with pedigree was behind the boards, if you don’t know a band, it makes all the difference. Canadian Deathcore merchants A Scar For The Wicked have shared a third single in “The Son Of Dawn” from their upcoming new album “Acolythus” which is dropping on 7th November. Now if that doesn’t mean anything to you then when we say that it was mixed, mastered co-produced and co-engineered by Christian Donaldson (Suffocation, Osiah, Shadow Of Intent) then it might grab your attention.

The band comment: “‘Son of Dawn’ delves into the sin of treachery by recounting the downfall of Lucifer through the perspective of his acolytes. The song serves as a solemn eulogy to the dark lord, reflecting on his fall from grace and their anticipation of his eventual return. The narrative captures the reverence of those who await his prodigal return, adding depth to the theme of betrayal.”

“Musically, the song is the fastest and most technical of the album, featuring super-fast guitar playing and blast beats. Includes heavy, intense riffs .Features a fast-picking solo that showcases technical proficiency and adds to the song’s intensity. Ends with a high-energy riff, wrapping up the album with a strong and intense finish. The song was the last written for the album, hinting at future directions for the band.”