Atlanta, GA progressive death metal group Dååth have newly re-recorded the opening track from their 2007 sophomore album, “The Hinderers“. This updated take on “Subterfuge” has been filtered through the group’s latest lineup. In in addition to returning guitarist Eyal Levi and vocalist Sean Zatorsky, the band now feature guitarist Rafael Trujillo, bassist David Marvuglio, synth/guitarist Jesse Zuretti, and drummer Kerim “Krimh” Lechner.
Levi commented:
“Old song, new lineup, new era, new recording. ‘Subterfuge’ was our first real single, widely released in 2007, and for many fans, it’s the song that put us on the map. However, Sean Z wasn’t part of the band back then; he joined in 2008. Since then, fans haven’t stopped asking us to release the track with his vocals.
We wanted to do something special for those who’ve stuck with us over the years, especially through the hiatus. But simply replacing the vocals on the original, when I’m the only remaining member from that lineup, didn’t feel true to where we are now. The original is a moment in time that can’t be recreated, so why mess with it?
Instead, we re-recorded the song from scratch, using seven-string guitars tuned to drop G (the original is in drop C), got Dave Otero to mix, and created a version that honors the original but hits hard like a modern track. We hope you enjoy it!”
Zatorsky added:
“Ever since I first toured with Daath in 2007, I’ve always wanted to re-record ‘Subterfuge‘ more than any other song, and here we are 17 years later. Heavier tuning + special screams in between layers made it sound huge!”
