DEAD ICARUS (ex-ATREYU) Shares “1 Million Days” Ahead of Halloween Release of “Zealot”

Dead Icarus, with former Atreyu Frontman Alex VarkatzasThey just released their latest video for “1 Million days.” This horror-inspired image couldn’t have come at a better time, setting the tone for the spooky season.

Varkatzas has teamed up with Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth) and drummer Brandon Zackey. Dead Icarus is gearing up to release their debut album Zealot on October 31st via MNRK Heavy.

“1 Million days“shows a more introspective side of Dead Icarus.

Varkatzas describes it as the closest thing to a power ballad on the album, explaining that the song evolved from asking for forgiveness from someone else to dealing with self-forgiveness for personal mistakes.

The video, a nod to ’80s horror films, was shot in a haunted house to create an even scarier atmosphere.

Mangold adds musically: “1 million days“is a metalcore take on a classic power ballad, filled with ’80s-inspired guitar harmonies and a singable, emotional chorus. But don’t let the “ballad” label fool you – this song contains some unexpected twists that keep it far from conventional.

The zealot of the dead Icarus promises to deliver everything from technical riffs to virtuoso solos and blast beats, while capturing the creative energy that Varkatzas and Mangold have built since their collaboration. Old school Atreyu and Enterprise Earth fans will likely find a lot to love in this upcoming release.

zealot is out October 31st and Dead Icarus has more tours on the horizon, having recently performed with Enterprise Earth and Nekrogoblikon.