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Daedric continues the journey toward their upcoming album As The Light Left with the release of their fierce new single, “Sand Tiger,” out now on all platforms via FiXT.
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A raw and powerful homage to the golden era of nu-metal, “Sand Tiger” blends the explosive energy of Meteora-era Linkin Park with the grit of early Limp Bizkit. Originally sparked by a bass groove and vinyl loop from Geoff Rockwell, the track evolved into a hybrid beast of live and electronic drums, complete with a punchy ‘90s piccolo snare and record scratches laid down using a $100 Numark Party Mix controller—after Geoff’s proper gear baked in a Texas shed for three years.
Inspired by the Cave of Wonders tiger from Aladdin, “Sand Tiger” captures a dark, growling presence both sonically and lyrically. It tackles themes of existential exhaustion and emotional numbness, pushing forward even when it feels pointless. The chorus reflects the fleeting nature of emotion: what’s overwhelming now might be forgotten in minutes.
Kristyn’s vocals trade traditional screams for textured experimentation, especially in the outro where effects make her voice ricochet through the mix. A standout growled section following the record scratch quickly became one of her favorite moments to record.
From a simple loop to one of the most intense tracks on the album, “Sand Tiger” proves Daedric’s willingness to push boundaries.
“You know that feeling when you’re beyond anger, like you’re just done? That’s more what it was.” – Daedric
As The Light Left is an album forged in both chaos and catharsis. With an unrelenting blend of nu-metal grit, cinematic darkness, and raw vulnerability, Daedric pushes their sound further than ever before—channeling pain, nostalgia, and primal fury.
Daedric is an alternative rock and metal project led by vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope, alongside producers, Clay Schroeder and Geoff Rockwell.
