JAKARTA After releasing the album Resistan in 2023, this year HARDTOKILL is back with full of anger energy through their latest single titled 'Mark of the Beast'. This song is the latest emotional outlet from the metal band from Indonesia, which reflects collective unrest over the increasingly pressing and gloomy global situation.
Different from previous works that tend to have personal themes, through the Mark of the Beast', HARDTOKILL invites listeners to be more aware of the dynamics of today's world. This song brings a dark narrative about the dominance of the global system that slowly forces humanity to accept signs', which are manifested in various forms such as technology, barcodes, to vaccinations grown in the body.
With explicit lyrics and a dark and aggressive music atmosphere, HARDTOKILL voiced concerns about the chain effect of the system. According to them, this threat not only damages human physicality, but also erodes spirituality and awareness as thinking beings.
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Mark of the Beast is not an attitude of fear, but an invitation to think. We want our friends to process what is going on around us. Whether it's a conspiracy or reality, we all need to be vigilant and aware," the band said in a statement.
Musically, this single retains the distinctive character of HARDTOKILL which combines Hardcore, Death Metal, and Metalcore elements. The combination resulted in emotional outbursts and the intensity of anger that was so felt not only sonically, but also harbored a message that raised awareness.
The 'Mark of the Beast' was officially released on July 19, 2025 across digital platforms, under the auspices of the independent label The Agony Records. The release of this single is also accompanied by an intimate showcase titled 'Mark of the Beast', which is also enlivened by malicious bands such as Corporation of Bleeding, Trench Horror, Broken Trash, Mahasura, and Fourteen Straight.
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