Florida-based heavy metal act Out of Darkness, featuring former Iced Earth drummer Brent E. Smedley, have released an enhanced version of their debut album Seize The Day today, July 4, 2025. Produced, mixed, and mastered by guitarist Bill Staley, this cutting-edge reimagining reinvents the original tracks with ferocious vigor, adding the sultry ballad Dreams About The Rain and a chilling cover of King Diamond’s Welcome Home. The album delivers a raw, distinctive sonic onslaught, complete with an exclusive poster in each CD.
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Marking a bold evolution, Seize The Day revisits the band’s 2020 EP with refined production, two new tracks, and renewed intensity, reflecting their growth. The band states, “This album is about taking control of your life and embracing every moment… We poured everything into rerecording Seize The Day to reflect who we are now.” The music video for KNTRL, a defiant anthem of self-empowerment, is available at tinyurl.com/yrc563b2, setting the tone for the album’s message. The tracklist includes:
- Seize The Day
- KNTRL
- Oh My
- Through The Light
- I Surrender
- Out Of The Asylum
- Welcome Home
- Dreams About The Rain
Formed in 2020 in Jacksonville, Out of Darkness blends classic power and progressive metal with modern influences, earning acclaim with their 2020 EP (Think Again hit #23 on Billboard’s Rock Indicator Chart) and the 2024 self-titled album. Despite a 2025 hacker setback that reset their Facebook following from 17,000 to 4,900, their live shows and FM radio play maintain their momentum. Catch them live:
- July 25, 2025: Eclipse Club, Jacksonville, FL
- August 23, 2025: TBA, FL
- October 24, 2025: Micro Apocalyptic Madness Festival, FL
The album lineup features Eric Barrios (vocals, guitars), Bill Staley (guitars), Brent Smedley (drums, percussion), and James MacDonough (bass), with Gerald Bullard (bass) joining the live lineup. Follow at their website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.