After several days of teasing fans via social media, newly reunited California metalcore heroes Atreyu have unveiled their first new song since reforming back in July. The track, described by vocalist Alex Varkatzas as a tribute to the military, is titled So Others May Live and is available for free download.
“So Others May Live is inspired by one of my best friends, who is ex-military. The things our troops go through to protect us are pretty unreal. Their treatment after leaves a lot to be desired, as well,” said Varkatzas in a statement (via Blabbermouth). According to the vocalist, the song is intended to honour the members of the military and condemn the government’s “constant deployment of these brave souls”.
“The people who fight and die for us often come from a certain socio-economic background — the working class. The people making these decisions to send our nation’s children to war come from positions of privilege and wealth; their kids aren’t the ones getting deployed and they aren’t risking their lives every day at work. Yet they order the working class to go ‘keep us safe’ at the drop of a hat.”
“It’s bullshit,” continued the Soundwave-bound vocalist. “It’s the politicians and the rich of this country waging war to keep the majority pre-occupied, so they can make money and advance their bullshit political agendas. The expense is ‘expendable’ working class/poor Americans’ lives, never the rich.”
The track dropped shortly after fellow vocalist Brandon Saller spoke to Music Feeds about the band’s new material, some of which, Saller confirmed, would be aired at Soundwave. “It’s fucking heavy as can be, aggressive as can be and is definitely a punch in the face of heavy music in general,” he said.
Watch: Atreyu – So Others May Live
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Bonython Park, Adelaide, South Australia
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Saturday, 28th February & Sunday, 1st March 2015
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Lineup – Day One
Adelaide – Saturday, 21st February, 2015
Melbourne – Sunday, 22nd February, 2015
Sydney – Saturday, 28th February, 2015
Brisbane – Sunday, 1st March, 2015
Faith No More
Soundgarden
Incubus
Lamb Of God
Ministry
Antemasque
Gerard Way
Mayhem
New Found Glory
Fear Factory
Hollywood Undead
Atreyu
The Aquabats
Area 7
Godflesh
Crown The Empire
The Interrupters
Icon For Hire
Emily’s Army
Patent Pending
Fireworks
The Bennies
The Color Morale
Monuments
Nothing More
Deathstars
Ne Obliviscaris
The Treatment
Lineup – Day Two
Melbourne – Saturday, 21st February, 2015
Adelaide – Sunday, 22nd February, 2015
Brisbane – Saturday, 28th February, 2015
Sydney – Sunday, 1st March, 2015
Slipknot
Slash
Marilyn Manson
Fall Out Boy
Judas Priest
Godsmack
All Time Low
Papa Roach
Of Mice & Men
Escape The Fate
Apocalyptica
Lagwagon
Tonight Alive
Crossfaith
Butcher Babies
Confession
The Swellers
Conditions
Coldrain
King 810
Dayshell
This Wild Life
The Wonder Years
+ more to be announced!
