He Was A God have released their debut EP The Smile & The Scar. Based in Southern Connecticut and featuring members of Genitorturers, Deadstar Assembly and Adva, the band’s hotly anticipated debut tells stories of depravity and desperation.
The Smile & The Scar‘s three-track journey offers musical and lyrical odes to the triumph of human spirit, and is sure to be loved by fans of: Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Faith No More and Baroness. From track 1 ‘Amadeus” immediacy in its attack and scorching slaughter, the listener is thrown into the midst of a sweeping storm of poetic pain, punctuated with dynamic riffs and cutting vocal melodies. Track 2 ‘Indelible’ is just short of a seven-minute long heavy delve into a whirlwind of pure musical mayhem and godly guitar work, with the EP’s conclusion being the epic and hopeful ‘Two New Stars.’
He Was A God formed in 2019 as an amalgamation of veteran rockers Tony Pellino (Transfixed Movement, Adva), Chris Densky (Genitorturers, Deadstar Assembly, Adva), Ray Zvovushe (King Sexy, Adva), and Dan Perrone (Adva, Odessa). Additional vocalist Benjamin Curns joined in Summer 2021, rounding out the lineup.
The group commented on The Smile & The Scar‘s deep meanings and morals:
The Smile & The Scar tells stories of great loss: loss of innocence, loss of faith, and the loss of dear friends and family. But through that loss comes strength and determination. Through that loss comes clarity. We don’t hide our scars. They become a part of who we are.
– HE WAS A GOD
The Smile & The Scar is available to stream and purchase now on major platforms.
TRACK LISTING:
1. Amadeus
2. Indelible
3. Two New Stars
Catch HE WAS A GOD Live:
1/7 @ Charlee Bravo’s – Putnam, CT w/ Thy Will Be Done, Disciples Of Verity (Living Colour, ex-God Forbid)