 Watch the “Rot” Music Video Here Hailing from Canada, power trio FREEZE THE FALL drop their highly anticipated sophomore EP, The Red Garden, and focus track “Rot”, now streaming everywhere today via 604 Records. Following a wave of momentum that has included thousands of fan votes, Okanagan Screen Awards, high-profile festival slots, sold out shows and a passionate fan base known as The Cold Front, the group takes a major leap forward with this concept driven release. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Jordan Chase and engineered by Colton Douglas at Oo-de-lally Recordings, The Red Garden EP expands Freeze the Fall’s sonic universe with an urgent sense of purpose, perspective, and head banging cuts. The Red Garden artwork was designed by Kevin Moore at Soft Surrogate (Spiritbox, Dance Gavin Dance, Falling in Reverse). Stream “The Red Garden” EP & Focus Track “Rot” Here! Watch the “Rot” Music Video Here! Directed by Evan Riley Brown and Teddy Hillary at Orphanarium Productions “We are beyond excited for the world to hear The Red Garden,” shares the band. “This was such a fun project to work on. As our second EP, we had more opportunity this time around to really explore storytelling and combine our creative influences to create something that really represents us. This concept album explores various social issues that as young people we see play out every day around us, and that we are part of. We talk about social media, technology, the anonymity and falsities that creates, and the imbalance of power that can emerge through these issues. We hope that when fans listen to these songs they will find something in them to connect to, that is always what matters the most.” The focus track, “Rot,” is a standout moment on the EP. A visceral and cutting reflection on the addictive nature of modern technology. It is a gripping, high energy cut that dissects our obsession with digital validation and the lies we’re fed online. With pummeling riffs and a searing vocal performance, it channels frustration into catharsis, perfectly capturing the EP’s themes of isolation and disillusionment. As the band explains, it’s “a song that shows the addictive nature of phones and how we’re blinded by the lies we consume on a daily basis. The majority of what distracts us is misinformative, and we are consumed by it. Opening the EP is “Denial,” a blistering one minute intro track that sets the tone with urgency and intent. Featuring thunderous drums, distorted textures, and a distorted spoken word passage, it acts as a call to arms launching listeners headfirst into the chaos and clarity that defines The Red Garden. Rounding out the emotional arc of the EP is “Lace.” The haunting closer brings the project full circle with a slow burning, cinematic soundscape. Its layered instrumentation and soaring finale unravel themes of vulnerability and emotional unraveling, leaving listeners with a lasting sense of both devastation and hope. The Red Garden’s four previous singles “Oub“Hypothermia,” and “VHS” showcase Freeze the Fall’s evolution in both sound and storytelling. “Oubliette,” a tightly crafted cut added to CBC Music’s Canadian Metal, blends aggressive riffs with haunting lyricism as it explores the desire to return to a simpler time, asking whether we all wish to preserve a younger version of ourselves. “Aurora” is an anthemic reminder of our shared human experience, calling for connection over division, while “Hypothermia”, named as one of Revolver Magazine’s “6 Best New Songs,” tackles the cold reality of online anonymity and the exhausting pursuit of perfection in digital spaces. “VHS” explores the corruptive allure of power and how easily people fall into cycles of blind allegiance and manipulation. Together, these tracks represent an intense, raw, and emotionally resonant shift marked by the EP’s cold, isolating atmosphere, post-metal textures, and soaring, cathartic instrumentation. Despite only releasing their debut EP Thrones in 2024, Freeze the Fall has built an incredibly passionate and dedicated fanbase, dubbed The Cold Front, across Patreon, Discord, and YouTube, which includes over 600 YouTube reactions. Freeze the Fall received thousands of fan votes to secure a spot at Laketown Ranch, where they’ll share the stage with mega acts like Nickelback, The Glorious Sons, and Sam Roberts Band in August. In addition to this, the group’s highly cinematic music videos won two Okanagan Screen Awards earlier this year, and the trio’s first Toronto headline show at NXNE sold out with fans flying in from Philly, New Mexico, Montreal and more. See Freeze the Fall Live: Tickets & Info: https://freezethefallband.com/upcoming-shows June 27 – EP Release Party @ The Fox Cabaret – Vancouver, BC August 9 – Laketown Ranch – Lake Cowichan, BC with Nickelback, The Glorious Sons & Sam Roberts Band September 20 – Great Canadian Casino – Vancouver, BC with Toque More on Freeze the Fall Welcome to The Cold Front. You say “loud,” Freeze the Fall says, “How loud?” These hard rockers are not playing when it comes to their music or their message. Featuring Quinn Mitzel on guitar and lead vocals, Aria Becker on bass and backup vocals, and Jonah Goncalves on drums, the band fuses angsty guitar riffs, wildly technical bass lines, and powerful drum fills—tied together with soulful melodies and storytelling that keeps fans theorizing what’s next. Follow Freeze the Fall Online: Website: https://freezethefallband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freeze.the.fall.band/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeze_the_fall_band/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeze_the_fall_band YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freeze_the_fall_band/ Follow 604 Records Online: Website: https://www.604records.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/604records Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/604recordsinc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/604records Band Photo By: Gerry Diaz @realgerrydiaz  |
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Power Trio Freeze the Fall Set to release Heaviest Record Yet
 Freeze The Fall Unleash Heaviest Cut Yet “Oubliette” Out Now Ahead of The Red Garden EP Due June 18 Stream “Oubliette” Here “Oubliette” the latest single from Kelowna power trio FREEZE THE FALL, now streaming, is a tightly crafted cut blending aggressive riffs, soaring melodies and intense lyrical themes. The track marks a significant step forward for the metallers showcasing their ability to write songs that are both blistering and emotionally resonant. “Oubliette” has a certain je ne sai quoi with its use of secret French language messages encoded throughout the song. This hard-hitting progressive piece, sends audiences into a twisted Parisian silent film of a bygone era with its accompanying visualizer. The single comes off the group’s EP, The Red Garden, out everywhere June 18th via 604 Records. Reminiscent of acts like ARCHITECTS, SPIRITBOX, and early BRING ME THE HORIZON, the EP is produced, mixed and mastered by Jordan Chase and engineered by Colton Douglas at Oo-de-lally Recordings in British Columbia, Canada. Stream “Oubliette” HERE: https://ffm.to/oubliette Watch the visualizer HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWFtzS_SjQ0 “Oubliette” is a reflection of longing for a simpler time, a past version of oneself, or of one’s innocence. “Don’t we all wish to immortalize a younger version of ourselves in some way?” explains the band. The song’s powerful, bursting chorus provides clarity that directly contrasts the heavier chaotic verse, making the track instantly replayable and anthemic. It explores themes of isolation, inner conflict and emotional release, mirroring the song’s title reference. “Oubliette” refers to, “a dungeon of forgetting”. The raw and melodic vocals performed by frontwoman Quinn Mitzel paired with the haunting harmonies between backing vocalist and bassist Aria Becker, enhances the tension between despair and resilience. This duality speaks to the band’s deeper message about acknowledging pain, yet refusing to stay buried in it. The tight musicianship and precise transitions reflect a group that’s not only technically skilled but also emotionally in tune with their message. “Oubliette”, added to CBC Music’s Canadian Metal, follows The Red Garden’s first three singles, “Aurora”, “Hypothermia”, and “VHS” which represent an intense, raw, and emotional shift. The Red Garden is an evolution both in sound and storytelling. Leaning into themes of nostalgia, emotional distance, the EP is marked by its cold, isolating atmosphere and heavy, almost post-metal textures. It combines elements of melding introspective and poetic lyricism with soaring, anthemic instrumentation. Adding to a sense of grandeur and emotional release. With still so many secrets and hidden truths to be revealed, The Red Garden feels like a defining moment for FREEZE THE FALL, showcasing their ability to craft deeply moving, high-impact music. It is a promising collection of songs that expands on their signature sound. Despite only releasing their debut EP Thrones, last summer FREEZE THE FALL has built an incredibly passionate and dedicated fanbase, dubbed The Cold Front across Patreon, Discord and YouTube, which includes over 500 YouTube Reactions. Within the past month, FREEZE THE FALL received thousands of fan votes to have the group play Laketown Ranch which will see the trio share the stage with mega acts like NICKELBACK, THE GLORIOUS SONS and SAM ROBERTS BAND to name a few. In addition to this, “Hypothermia” was added to Revolver Magazine’s “6 Best New Songs”, adding to their already impressive accolades. Given the trio’s quick-rising success. it’s clear that they’ve got talent and stage-presence in spades. FREEZE THE FALL Tour Dates: Tickets & Info: https://freezethefallband.com/upcoming-shows May 17 – Spring Fever @ The Biltmore – Vancouver, BC June 14 – NXNE @ Handlebar – Toronto, ON June 27 – EP Release Party @ The Fox Cabaret – Vancouver, BC August TBD – Laketown Ranch – Lake Cowichan, BC More on FREEZE THE FALL: Welcome to The Cold Front. You say “loud” FREEZE THE FALL says, “How loud?”. These hard rockers are not playing when it comes to their music or their artistry. With an acumen for storytelling their fans are already theorizing what comes next. The band consists of Quinn Mitzel on guitar and lead vocals, Aria Becker on bass and backup vocals, and Jonah Goncalves on drums. They write original music based on angsty guitar riffs, wildly technical bass lines, and powerful drum fills. All tied together with soulful melodies. “We write songs about life, all of it, and we hope you love listening,”. Follow Freeze the Fall Online: Website: https://freezethefallband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freeze.the.fall.band/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeze_the_fall_band/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeze_the_fall_band YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freeze_the_fall_band/ Follow 604 Records Online: Website: https://www.604records.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/604records Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/604recordsinc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/604records  Copyright © 2025 C Squared Music, All rights reserved. |
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