Red Skies Dawning is the new powerhouse alt-metal force to watch as they announce their explosive debut single, "Obvious," taken from the upcoming EP "From Ashes". The song is a striking exploration of internal struggle and disorientation. Still, it is also coated in the idea that losing yourself amidst all life's plenitude can bring shocking clarity when you finally see the door.
From the first notes of "Obvious," attention is demanded. Heavy, crushing guitars meet soaring melodic atmospheres with a drive that matches the emotional force of the track. Clearly composed with touchstones like Bad Omens, Dayseeker, and Sleep Token in mind, Dowling manages to carve his own path with Red Skies Dawning, which blends modern metal heft with deep, introspective storytelling. All of that upbeat music is written with purpose, every riff and vocal line, guiding the listener from bafflement to epiphany.
There's a striking atmosphere on the track, both immersive and powerful, with subdued introspection interspersed by bursts of intensity that hit like emotional thunderclaps. It's a song that not only demands to be heard but also insists on being felt. The interplay of melodic sensitivity and unwavering power in "Obvious" makes it an anthem for anyone grappling with personal chaos, the path to self-awareness.
Red Skies Dawning's "Obvious" is more than your average alt-metal cut, it's a thoughtful release that also heralds a band that isn't afraid to venture down life's darker, emotion-fueled hallways, yet presents them in a package that is both eminently hook-filled and quite catchy.