MyENEMY Set to Unleash Explosive New EP Castaway This Halloween!
Prepare yourself for a seismic shift in the metal thrash hardcore scene as MyENEMY announces the release of their highly anticipated EP, Castaway, dropping on October 31st, 2024. This EP promises to be an intense, no-holds-barred sonic experience, solidifying MyENEMY’s place as a band on the cutting edge of modern metal.
MyENEMY is the brainchild of Joey Wilkinson, a veteran guitarist known for his work with Universal Recording artist Dropbox. During the pandemic, when isolation left the world in a state of uncertainty, Joey used that time to channel his creative energy, crafting music that was both fierce and emotionally charged. With no clear direction at first, the project took a major leap forward when Joey found a perfect vocal match in Matt Caustic, a renowned force in the NY metal scene and frontman of Caustic Method. Their collaboration began in a flash, with Matt returning vocal tracks for the demo Love Is Pain in less than 24 hours. This marked the beginning of an unstoppable creative partnership that has since produced more than 17 high-octane tracks.
Despite never having met in person, Joey and Matt’s chemistry is undeniable, resulting in a sound that is both cohesive and powerful. Their music radiates an aggressive energy, with Joey’s razor-sharp riffs perfectly complementing Matt’s fiery, hard-hitting vocals. It’s the kind of music that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go—a fitting evolution of Joey’s sound from his Dropbox days, but with a sharper, modern edge.
Joining Joey and Matt in this metal onslaught are Donny Weissinger of Hate Grenade on second guitar and long-time collaborator Scott O’Ferrall handling drums on several tracks. AJ, Joey’s former bandmate from Piston Driven, brings a heavy, relentless groove on bass, while producer and engineer Chibo Jones adds a blistering guitar solo that elevates the sonic intensity to new heights.
Castaway represents more than just a collection of tracks; it’s a bold statement that challenges the conventions of American metal. MyENEMY expertly blends the aggressive thrash elements of the past with a contemporary hardcore sensibility, resulting in a unique sound that refuses to be confined by genre. From the incendiary riffs to the dynamic rhythms that pulse through each track, this EP showcases the band’s ability to push boundaries while staying true to the raw energy that defines metal thrash.
Fans of bands that embody the spirit of metal thrash and hardcore will find MyENEMY a force to be reckoned with. Castaway is just the beginning of their sonic conquest, and it’s clear that this EP will leave a lasting impression on the metal landscape.
So, brace yourself for the unrelenting power of Castaway—an EP that proves once again that MyENEMY is not just a band, but a movement. Get ready to thrash hard this Halloween!
