Swansea-based riff merchants, HOUSE OF HOSTS, continue their climb in supreme style, releasing their highly absorbing new single, Pedestal, out now. The track is a stunning preview of their forthcoming EP, Reckoning, which arrives on Friday 26th September. Check out the video for Pedestal here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Known for their emotionally raw and sonically intense sound, the Welsh five-piece — Daniel Foley-Griffiths (vocals), Jack Hunt (bass), Beth Goodwin (drums), and guitarists James Russell and Ross Davies — channel the spirit of metal legends like Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Disturbed, and Dream Theater, while carving out a sound uniquely their own.
Following the acclaim of past singles Oblivion, Bound by Fate, and Darkest Days, HOUSE OF HOSTS now deliver, Pedestal, a layered and hugely emotive track that showcases the band’s evolving emotional depth and musical maturity. Paired with a gripping music video, the song encapsulates the darkness and hope that defines their upcoming EP. Guitarist James Russell comments: “The making of Reckoning made us look into ourselves and ask what made us who we are and what we stood for. As a result, this is our darkest and grittiest release to date — but there’s a prevailing theme of hope and rebirth running through the entire record.”
Featuring four powerful tracks, Reckoning captures HOUSE OF HOSTS’ signature live ferocity — loaded with formidable riffs, thoughtful guitar work, dynamic breakdowns, and a vocal performance that hits like a sledgehammer to the soul. With a rapidly growing fanbase and their boldest release to date on the horizon, HOUSE OF HOSTS are poised to make 2025 their defining year. Get ready for the Reckoning.