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New Eyes (Havok EP)

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New Eyes
EP by
ReleasedNovember 1, 2024
GenreThrash metal
Length16:08
LabelAfterburner
Havok chronology
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(2020)
New Eyes
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New Eyes is a 2024 EP by the Denver-based thrash metal band Havok.[1] It was released on November 1, 2024, through Afterburner Recordings. On the same day as its release, the band also premiered a music video for the song "Death Is an Illusion" on YouTube.[2]

According to Rocknloadmag.com, vocalist and rhythm guitarist David Sanchez stated: "New Eyes is an exciting step forward as it's Havok's first independent release since the early days of the band. [...] These new songs were fun to write and I think people may be surprised by the ambiguous and metaphysical nature of the lyrics." Regarding the two cover songs, Sanchez said: "We decided to cover a classic band that nobody would expect us to… Credence Clearwater Revival. We're all CCR fans and their song, 'Commotion', was a perfect candidate for a proper 'metalizing', since most of the metal was already built-in. [...] Furthermore, he says, "We had discussed covering a Metallica song for years, but didn't want to cover a big hit that had been covered to death, so we opted for the lesser-known 'Eye of the Beholder.'"[3]

Track listing

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No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Death Is an Illusion" David Sánchez, Pete Webber, Reece Scruggs, Nick Schendzielos 3:30
2. "New Eyes" David Sánchez, Pete Webber, Reece Scruggs 3:57
3. "Commotion" (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover) John Fogerty 2:26
4. "Eye of the Beholder" (Metallica cover) James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett 6:13
Total length: 16:08

Personnel

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Havok[4]
  • David Sanchez – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Reece Scruggs - lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Pete Webber – drums
  • Nick Schendzielos – bass, backing vocals

References

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  1. ^ Mäenpää, Arto (2024-11-01). "Havok Drop Surprise EP "New Eyes" with new video for "Death Is An Illusion"". Chaoszine. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  2. ^ HAVOKband (2024-10-31). HAVOK - "Death Is An Illusion" Official Music Video. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ #Flashartmark (2024-11-01). "Havok Drop "New Eyes" EP". R o c k 'N' L o a d. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  4. ^ "Havok - New Eyes - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.