Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Employed To Serve exemplifies heavy metal as more than just music—it's a way of life. Rising from their roots as local scene stalwarts to arena-ready contenders, they’ve earned their place on the world stage with their upcoming album Fallen Star. Vocalist Justine Jones and guitarist/co-vocalist Sammy Urwin began the band as teenagers, fueled by their love of metal’s traditions and their drive to push boundaries. From the feral mathcore chaos of their early EPs to the career-defining Conquering (2021), they’ve proven themselves lifers on a mission to champion heavy music’s past while shaping its future.
Their third album for Spinefarm, Fallen Star, is a testament to the band’s versatility and ambition. Tracks like “Treachery” unleash blistering metalcore-meets-thrash energy, while the title track incorporates melodic harmonies, synth textures, and soaring hooks. Collaborations with icons like Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach and Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos further elevate the record’s diversity, blending old-school influences, nu-metal immediacy, and experimental flourishes. For Justine and Sammy, balancing heaviness with melody challenges them as musicians and reflects their belief in embracing metal’s evolving unity.
Beyond the music, Employed To Serve live their philosophy of Heavy Metal Unity. Their label, Church Road Records, fosters a thriving community of diverse artists, echoing the band’s own journey from DIY beginnings to headlining festivals and sharing stages with giants like Gojira. As they continue to break barriers and expand their reach, Justine and Sammy remain fiercely committed to their craft, playing every show as if it’s their last and inspiring fans with their relentless passion. With Fallen Star, they aim to cement their legacy as one of Britain’s leading lights in heavy metal.
#Employedtoserve #spinefarm #metalcore #british #uk
Employed To Serve exemplifies heavy metal as more than just music—it's a way of life. Rising from their roots as local scene stalwarts to arena-ready contenders, they’ve earned their place on the world stage with their upcoming album Fallen Star. Vocalist Justine Jones and guitarist/co-vocalist Sammy Urwin began the band as teenagers, fueled by their love of metal’s traditions and their drive to push boundaries. From the feral mathcore chaos of their early EPs to the career-defining Conquering (2021), they’ve proven themselves lifers on a mission to champion heavy music’s past while shaping its future.
Their third album for Spinefarm, Fallen Star, is a testament to the band’s versatility and ambition. Tracks like “Treachery” unleash blistering metalcore-meets-thrash energy, while the title track incorporates melodic harmonies, synth textures, and soaring hooks. Collaborations with icons like Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach and Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos further elevate the record’s diversity, blending old-school influences, nu-metal immediacy, and experimental flourishes. For Justine and Sammy, balancing heaviness with melody challenges them as musicians and reflects their belief in embracing metal’s evolving unity.
Beyond the music, Employed To Serve live their philosophy of Heavy Metal Unity. Their label, Church Road Records, fosters a thriving community of diverse artists, echoing the band’s own journey from DIY beginnings to headlining festivals and sharing stages with giants like Gojira. As they continue to break barriers and expand their reach, Justine and Sammy remain fiercely committed to their craft, playing every show as if it’s their last and inspiring fans with their relentless passion. With Fallen Star, they aim to cement their legacy as one of Britain’s leading lights in heavy metal.

![Interview With Kasey Karlsen Of NY Metal Band Deadlands
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We all process intense emotions differently. Some people exercise or spend time in nature, while others just need to call a friend in order to cope. Deadlands exorcise stress, anxiety, doubt, and trauma through a hard-hitting hybrid of magnetic melodies, hammering hooks, immersive production, and precise metalcore pummeling. The New York duo—Kasey Karlsen and CJ Arey a.k.a. “NO SHADE”—alchemize unfiltered feelings into fire stoked by their inimitable interplay.
After amassing millions of streams, the pair provide a new kind of catharsis on their 2025 SEVEN. EP [Spinefarm Records].
Deadlands are young, hungry, and fervently trailblazing their niche in modern metalcore. The New York-based bands career trajectory is a masterclass in being well-rounded as skilled live musicians and clever social media marketers, especially vocalist Kasey Karlsen, who has established herself as one of the genres star content creators. On June 27, 2025 Deadlands will unveil their new EP titled SEVEN. via Spinefarm Records, with each song representing one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Interview With Kasey Karlsen Of NY Metal Band Deadlands](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vwq_nZSR-HA/mqdefault.jpg)








