From the depths of Oldham County, Kentucky, SURFACED were born from the grit of local shows and the pulse of friendship. Formed in 2022, this young metalcore unit draws influence from across the heavy spectrum — deathcore, death metal, and early 2000s metalcore — channeling that chaos into something equally volatile and focused. What began as friends bonding in moshpits has quickly evolved into a touring force, with a reputation growing show by show, riff by riff.
Now signed to Massachusetts-based label 1126 Records, SURFACED are preparing to unleash Where Angels Fear to Tread, a six-track EP built on raw emotion and sharpened aggression produced by Dom Maduri (The Callous Daoboys, Mauled).
It is inspired by grief, confusion, rage, and the wreckage that drags us under — an honest reflection of what it feels like to be young and overwhelmed.
Today, SURFACED share the video for “Wasted in Hatred,” which explores quiet devastation through the loss of a beloved pet, turning sorrow into something unnervingly heavy.
“‘Wasted In Hatred’ is about the sadness I feel every day that I wake up,” says vocalist JP Kane, pulling back the curtain on a song that addresses a very palpable and relatable sort of grief. “I wrote this song because my cat died while I wasn’t home and it has haunted me every day.”
The EP’s atmosphere is matched by haunting visuals — Alexandre Goulet’s artwork mirrors the music’s layered darkness: Complex, grotesque, and beautiful in its decay.
The band is thrilled about its new label partner, saying, “We’re stoked to be signed with 1126, the family there is great to work with, especially for a small upcoming band like us. They have faith in SURFACED as a whole.”
While Where Angels Fear to Tread is the band’s current focus, SURFACED are just as committed to the grind of the road. With two tours booked this summer and a slot at Memphis Pest Fest in the fall, they’re set on getting loud in every city that will have them. For SURFACED, touring is not just a promotion cycle — it’s the second half of the story.
And it’s just getting started.
WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD EP TRACK LISTING:
“Wasted In Hatred” (Feat. Serration)
“Safe In The Presence of Evil”
“Buried In…”
“…The Weight You Chose To Carry” (Feat. Mauled)
“A Petal Of Ash”
“Another Mistake”
SURFACED ON TOUR: WITH EIGHTEEN VISIONS + VOMIT FORTH:
6/28 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
6/29— Louisvill, MI — Bourbon Hall
WITH THUS SPOKE ZARATHURSTA + MAULED:
6/25 — Denver, CO — D3 Arts Center
6/26 — Minneapolis, MN — Flying V Music Hall
6/27 — Milwaukee, WI — JJ’s Bar and Grill
6/30 — Nashville, TN — RKMTTR,
7/1 — Kingsport, TN — VF2 POST 4933
9/5-9/6 — Memphis, TN – Pest Fest
