Dawn Fades to release sophomore album ‘Ode’ in September

Dawn Fades’ new album Ode is now available for pre-order. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Los Angeles CA post-metal group Dawn Fades will release their sophomore album Ode, September 10, 2021. Ode will be available on vinyl, CD and all digital platforms via Metal Assault Records. The first single and music video “Taste” premiered June 25, along with the pre-order launch of the album in all aforementioned formats. (Dawn Fades, 2021)

Comprising six songs spanning ethereal experimentation and crushing heaviness, Ode shows a band unshaken by the pandemic induced time away from the stage. The new offering reveals Dawn Fades as now more resolute in their vision and execution. Mixed by heavy music mainstay Josh Newell (Intronaut, Anthrax, Linkin Park), Ode manages to be both more mature and more raw than the band’s critically acclaimed self-titled 2019 debut. While expertly retaining the core elements of their highly successful debut; Dawn Fades takes their musical evolution to even greater heights on Ode, undoubtedly leaving an even stronger impression on listeners.

Frontman and songwriter Sam Sherwood says the album is “a picture of feelings about the trappings of the world we find ourselves in. I believe we are doing a thing that has its own life to it. There is darkness and screaming inner-torment and there are ear-worm hooks.”

LA Weekly describes Dawn Fades as “a mashup of Deftones and Neurosis, with hints of Eyehategod and Enslaved.” Ode is now available to pre-order with the official album release slated for September 10, 2021.

Ode track listing:

  1. Dearth (8:17)
  2. Taste (5:11)
  3. Ode: Part 1 (1:51)
  4. Ode: Part 2 (5:56)
  5. Front (6:57)
  6. Chains (8:36)
  7. Turning (3:23)
    Total Runtime: 40:11

Dawn Fades is:
Sam Sherwood – Vocals
Scott Rosenquist – Drums
Markus Erren Pardiñas – Bass
Nate Hertweck – Guitar

Dawn Fades – Ode

WellMed and Blessed Angels Community Center offering COVID-19 vaccination

WellMed Charitable Foundation is teaming up with Blessed Angels Community Center. Photo: google

WellMed Charitable Foundation is teaming up with Blessed Angels Community Center to offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 shot. Everyone who gets the vaccination will receive a free Fiesta Texas ticket provided by the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, and will have a chance to win one of 100 Visa gift cards worth $50, courtesy of Kym Rapier Verette. People who pre-register will receive a box lunch from Jason’s Deli, provided by the community center. Visit SignUp to register. Walk-ins will also be accepted. (WellMed, 2021)

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 8a.m. to 12p.m.

Blessed Angels Community Center
14078 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX 78247

There will be a drawing to win $50 Visa gift cards every 15 minutes until all 100 are given away. Insurance is not required. Vaccines are free to anyone 18 and older who has not previously received a COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of Texas residency required.