THE BEAST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FIRST ONE DIES UNLEASHES BRUTAL DEBUT ALBUM "KINGSLAYER" — OUT NOW VIA DARK SAILS ENTERTAINMENT!

Atlanta, GA — Atlanta’s rising deathcore juggernaut First One Dies has dropped their ferocious debut album, "Kingslayer," available now on all major streaming platforms via Dark Sails Entertainment. A blistering statement of intent, Kingslayer showcases the band’s evolution from solo project to a fully formed force in the heavy music world.

Formed in 2015 by guitarist/vocalist Ray Hunter, First One Dies solidified its lineup in 2017 with bassist Johnathon McGiboney (Johno), drummer Abiden Perry, guitarist Joshua Combs (Brushy), and vocalist Christian Guerra (Meatball). Their debut EP Traditions laid the groundwork for what was to come—a relentless sonic onslaught rooted in the crushing brutality of deathcore, with influences from Paleface Swiss, All Shall Perish, and Hatebreed.

In 2020, the band began shaping Kingslayer, welcoming new energy into the fold: frontman Brandyn Soto (Yosemite Sam), guitarist Noah Ruhkamp (2Tall) in 2021, and drummer Tanner Gross (Big Bird) in 2023. With a refreshed lineup and sharpened edge, Kingslayer marks a triumphant milestone in the band's journey.

First One Dies has spent 2024 dominating stages across the Southeast, sharing bills with titans such as Filth, Heavy//Hitter, Sunmancer, Torn Soul, Violence System, Left To Suffer, Insomni, OmenKiller, The Guild, Give Me Oblivion, Spiritless, Of Ancients, and many more.

With punishing riffs, guttural vocals, and relentless energy, Kingslayer is a must-hear for fans of unapologetically heavy music.

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