Canadian bruisers, Deadwood, recently released their new single, “Tales of Massacre,” with a visualizer video. The track is the second to be taken from their forthcoming EP, Rituals of a Dying Light, due out on January 6, 2026 via Innerstrength Records. Catch the visualizer and more below.
Stream “Tales of Massacre” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3zEHFsyjvp2zTtoq24t1kZ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/tales-of-massacre-single/1841915696
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/826870071
Deadwood uniquely blends death metal and hardcore to create a modern deathcore sound. Known for their heavy music and dark lyrics, their motto is “Make Deathcore Angry Again.” The band aims to evoke terror and fear through their music, ensuring their performances are unforgettable. Most importantly, the music of Deadwood caters to enthusiastic metalheads who crave pure brutality and violence.
Rituals of a Dying Light tracklisting:
01 Tales of Massacre [Video]
02 Heretic [Video]
03 Thirst for Blood
04 Whispers of Death
05 Echoes of the Fallen
Recorded at EMNT studio January 2025. Produced by Fred Element. Mix and mastering by Fred Element.
Formed in the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Deadwood quickly carved out a place in the heavy scene with their dark, unrelenting sound. The lineup unites seasoned veterans: guitarist Fred (ex-The Plasmarifle, ex-Ion Dissonance), guitarist Stéphane (ex-Nova Spei, Iron Maiden tribute), drummer Charles (ex-Dismayd, Discovrey Through Tourment), and vocalist Derek, reuniting with Fred after a decade since their days in Malaga.
Drawing from the ferocity of Meshuggah, the brutality of Whitechapel, and the groove-driven power of Pantera, Deadwood delivers crushing riffs and haunting atmospheres steeped in true dark histories—from the Salem witch trials to the reign of Jack the Ripper.
Their catalog includes the EP Nemesis (2022), EP Inhuman (2023), and standout singles “Straightblade” (June 2023), “Djinn Pitts” (March 2024), and “Heretic” (April 2025). Known for their commanding live presence, Deadwood has toured Japan with Humanity’s Last Breath and DVRK, stormed U.S. stages in 2025, opened twice for Born of Osiris in Montréal, and shook the grounds of Inkcarceration Festival 2025.
Currently on tour across Québec, Ontario, and New Brunswick, Deadwood is gearing up for their first European run in 2026 — bringing their brand of dark, murky heaviness to stages worldwide.
Line-up:
Fred Element – Guitars
Stephane Filion – Lead Guitars
Charles Etienne Lafrance – Drums
Derek Heynekemp – Vocals*
*Note: Vocals on the EP by Martin Demontigny.
Follow Deadwood:
https://deadwoodmetal.com/
https://linktr.ee/Deadwood.band