DAEDRIC releases new single 'Callous', out now on FiXT
Daedric Is "Callous"
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On the march to their sophomore album, "Callous" almost didn’t make it in its final form. Originally written in 20 minutes back in 2021, the song felt outdated, until the band made a bold last-minute decision to completely rework it. Reshaping the production, adding an atmospheric electronic edge, turning it into a modern, dynamic track that fit the album’s vision "Callous", is the balance the album needed. It now serves as an emotional counterpoint to "Iridescent Wings," showcasing the band’s willingness to push boundaries and challenge their own work.
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Lyrically, "Callous" explores deep betrayal and heartbreak, built around themes of abandonment and retribution. The title reflects a false sense of emotional detachment—punishing someone while secretly suffering yourself. The dual vocals create a back-and-forth tension, almost like an argument with oneself. "The duality between the vocals worked out well, it’s like a conversation with yourself or with the other person,"Kristyn Hope recalls.
The song’s outro features heavily auto-tuned vocals, a divisive but ultimately beloved choice. Originally, there were plans for a guest feature, but the band decided to keep it internal. One of the most amusing moments? The breakdown only features a single screamed word: "rot."
Daedric is an alternative rock and metal project led by vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope, alongside producers, Clay Schroeder and Geoff Rockwell.
Daedricdraws inspiration from an eclectic array of sources including the open world role-playing game series, The Elder Scrolls, from which the Daedric name is derived. The musical soundscape can best be described as “all killer, no filler” (according to Metal Epidemic) with a dance of hypnotic synths, elaborate grooves, and intensely dynamic vocals.
Kristyn launched theDaedricproject in 2021 through a partnership with electronic rock labelFiXT. With the debut full-length album, Mortal, and a May 2025 tour supporting TesseracT under Daedric’s belt, the project has solidified its hold on the line between rock and metal, with promises to tighten its grip on listeners’ ears. The band continues forward with a new album slated for release in late 2025.
Daedrichas collaborated with labelmates Celldweller, Fight The Fade, Andromida, Void Chapter, and Highsociety for a gamut of well received singles that have also pulled in more fans from across the world. After dropping a variety of singles, music videos, and collaborations Daedric has amassed nearly 500K followers across all platforms, scored interviews in Outburn's issue #112, mentions on Louder Sound, Punk Rocker, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection Spotify's official "Women Of Metal" playlist, and recognition from Cristina of Lacuna Coil in a Spotify Women of Metal roundtable discussion between Lacuna Coil, Spiritbox, and Halestorm. They've also gained notoriety as Daedric's track "Abandon," a collaborative effort with Andromida, found its way into the spotlight when Ubisoft chose it for inclusion in a promotional trailer for Rainbow Six Siege.
"Callous" is out now from FiXT.
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