Daedric continues the march toward their sophomore album with the release of their latest single, “Alien Skin.”
A pure metalcore adrenaline rush, “Alien Skin” was an early favorite and a must-have for the album. Originally written in 2019, it let Daedric’s live members Trevor (drums) and Dylan (guitar) shine, scratching the band’s metal itch with raw intensity.
“Lyrically, I had written this one after watching the movie Dark City from the ’90s,” Kristyn Hope explains. The song draws inspiration from the 1998 sci-fi film Dark City, exploring paranoia, self-doubt, and reality distortion. The protagonist questions whether they’ve committed a terrible crime, mirroring the film’s eerie world where unseen forces manipulate reality. The pre-chorus introduces a sinister voice whispering doubt: “You’re not going to be okay,” adding to the song’s unsettling atmosphere.
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Musically, “Alien Skin” marked a shift for Daedric, introducing gritty, belted vocals for the first time. The chorus, instead of exploding with energy, takes a hauntingly restrained approach, amplifying the song’s tension. This track also connects directly to “Dreamweaver,” which expands on its themes of paranoia and inescapable nightmares.
Blending sci-fi horror with a relentless metalcore edge, “Alien Skin” stands as one of the album’s most conceptually rich and intense tracks.
