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Mexico City’s RED SANDS Unveil Powerful Video For “System” ~ EP Evocations Is Out Now

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Evocatively charged, RED SANDS present a powerful offering in their new music video for “System“. The band sought to be bold in their approach to “System”, not only through their criticism of political corruption but also through the track’s musicality. Deviating from RED SANDS‘ typical sound, this offering presents the fierce edge of thrash metal with dynamic melodic and progressive components. The single is taken from the quintet’s recently released EP, Evocations.

“Lyrically, ‘System’ is a protest song to condemn the destruction of our world”. RED SANDS shares. “A song to denounce the corruption of our politicians, the hypocrisy of the clergy, and the environmental catastrophe caused by rapacious corporations. Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death, the Four Horsemen, morphed into evil political, religious, and economic powers that have shaped our lives in recent years.”

Commenting on the sonic quality of the track, the band reveals, “‘System’ is probably the most intricate song on the list. Unlike ‘My Beloved Ghost’ or ‘The Hunt’, this track demands multiple listens to really grasp all its musical convolutions. Throughout five minutes of heavy riffs, bass scales, double kicks, guitar tremolos, and synth atmospheres, the song illustrates all the chaos of a real-life dystopia”.

Evocations – Track Listing: 

  1. Mors Vincit Omnia    
  2. The Coven    
  3. The Hunt (feat. Stu Block)    
  4. My Beloved Ghost    
  5. System    
  6. The Hunt (Alternative Version)

Independent melodic metal band RED SANDS have unveiled their highly anticipated EP Evocations. The record captures the group’s evolution into a symphonic, emotionally charged sound that merges power, melody, and atmosphere into a single vision.

Evocations presents six tracks that explore mortality, memory, and transformation. From the ominous opening “Mors Vincit Omnia” to the commanding presence of “The Coven,” the ferocity of “The Hunt” featuring Stu Block, and the reflective melancholy of “My Beloved Ghost,” the EP traces a cycle of creation and decay. A new song, “System,” stands at the heart of the release, confronting the corruption and chaos of modern existence with sharp lyrical force and complex musicianship.

Produced by Daniel Novelo, the EP features contributions from acclaimed engineers and guest artists. Evocations embodies the precision and emotion that define RED SANDS. The band’s sound draws from the intensity of ICED EARTH and IRON MAIDEN, the symphonic depth of NIGHTWISH and THERION, and the introspection of OPETH and DRACONIAN, forming a unique expression of melodic and symphonic metal rooted in Mexico City’s creative scene.

The artwork, created by vocalist and visual artist Jonathan Corral, mirrors the album’s lyrical themes through surreal imagery: a creature made of memories and relics, carrying a dying bird on a blank musical score. It serves as both a metaphor for unfinished creation and a meditation on impermanence.

RED SANDS formed in Mexico City in 2012 when brothers Daniel and Eric Novelo joined forces with their cousin Juan Carlos León. What began as a family project soon developed into one of Mexico’s most distinctive melodic metal acts

Beyond the stage, members of the band remain active in Mexico’s metal culture. Eric and Daniel host the podcast Metalópolis, dedicated to promoting the national scene and connecting audiences with emerging artists. This sense of community and independence continues to define RED SANDS, whose music stands as both a personal statement and a contribution to the evolution of Latin American metal.

RED SANDS;

  • Jonathan “Jona” Corral – Vocals
  • Daniel Novelo – Rhythm & Lead Guitar
  • Eric Novelo – Bass
  • Juan Carlos “CJ” León – Piano & Keyboards
  • Ángel Asiain – Drums

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Source: C Squared Music

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