New Track “Tortured Within”
Seattle-based thrash/speed/death metal supergroup Beltfed Weapon has officially released their highly anticipated single, “Tortured Within”, available now on all major platforms. The track, which premiered on Metal Injection on September 10, 2024, follows the success of their 2023 EP Darkened Demise and features a powerhouse lineup of metal legends, including:
Stu Block (vocals, ex-Iced Earth, Into Eternity)
Mike Lepond (bass, Symphony X)
Kragen Lum (lead guitar, Heathen, Exodus)
Bryan Newbury (drums, Into Eternity)
Mixed and mastered by Juan Urtega, “Tortured Within” blends brutal thrash, speed, and death metal with razor-sharp precision. The cover art, crafted by Sidjimbe Art, perfectly captures the intensity of the track’s theme: the internal struggle of a person battling personal demons like addiction, trying to break free and find redemption.
Founder and guitarist Frank Hetzel shares his thoughts on the release:
“‘Tortured Within’ is about fighting a war inside yourself. Working with Stu, Mike, Kragen, and Bryan was an amazing experience. They’re all top-notch musicians, and I couldn’t be happier with how this song turned out.”
Mike Lepond added, “Frank’s riffs are intense and machine-like in precision. His music challenged me in new ways, and I have a newfound respect for his metal vision.”
Stu Block commented, “It was a blast working on this song with Frank. He’s an extremely talented musician and an all-around great guy.”
The official video for “Tortured Within,” created by Andrzej, is now live and brings the raw emotion of the track to life.
Stream “Tortured Within” now and experience the unrelenting force of Beltfed Weapon!
