Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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This is the third release from my upcoming 6-track (+2 bonus edits) EP 'Dethroned'. Each track will be released on Thursday, one week apart. I also have an upcoming release on NCS on November 13th called 'You Made A Monster', but that is separate from this EP.

MASSIVE shout out to Kassy Mahea for reaching out to me & using this song in her amazing visual poem titled 'My Shadow Is Red'. Credits for the video are below
instagram.com/kassymahea

'Left For Dead' is the first track that I wrote for this EP. This one unfolded very quickly as my intentions were initially set to write something that could be used as a fierce cinematic video game soundtrack, which tends to be a style of music I don't overthink as I write. I was getting into Apex Legends a lot at the time and admired their captivating trailers for each new season and how extremely well their music paired with them. I'm sure it's fairly clear that most of my music has a video game soundtrack appeal to it as I grew up heavily into gaming, primarily playing Halo. So for this one, the atmosphere was the first element I sought to forge. I attempted to capture the emotions behind entering an ominous fight for survival, fusing the adrenaline from staring death in the face with the delicate brilliance of a sophisticatedly god-like confidence, simply knowing that you're about to fuck everyone up no matter what challenge awaits. That, plus anxiety...or maybe it's mainly just my anxiety lol. hope u enjoy🖤(copyright-free btw)

Art created by instagram.com/justyna_koziczak

I offer one on one tutoring over Zoom, hmu on Instagram or email if interested! BarrenGates@gmail.com

Dethroned [EP] Tracklist:
1. Barren Gates - Tearing Away My Skin
2. Barren Gates - No Escaping
3. Barren Gates - Dethroned
4. Barren Gates - Shapeshifter
5. Barren Gates - Running Through Your Head
6. Barren Gates - Left For Dead
\\Bonus\\
7. Halsey x Coolio - Experiment On Me (Barren Gates Remix)[original version of Dethroned]
8. Yelawolf - So Long (Barren Gates Remix)[original version of Shapeshifter]

check out my first EP, 'Paperskin', if u haven't (: would love to hear what u think!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVemT-IzpdVnwWxvcddT6AOsGVXwo6Zet
(also in my playlist tab if this link doesn't open)

follow me on spotify:
open.spotify.com/artist/7eMykQ9NjmtA5FnMarEG2F?si=ssgynNefStCXhGmQ-oLlUw

soundcloud would be cool too:
soundcloud.com/barrengates

check out what I'm working on:
instagram.com/barrengates

Video Credits:
Directed by @KassyMahea
Director of Photography @_samomelia
Assistant Director @joss.nadine
Model @mondianamdiamond
Gaffer @ryan_jans
Makeup Artist @kcainmakeupandhair
Stylist @yryryr777
Clothing @vexclothing