Denver’s breakout thrash-punk band ARSON CHARGE has released a scathing new song, titled “For The Damned,” today that lambaste the sexual abuse epidemic within the Catholic Church. The new track is featured on the band’s forthcoming, eagerly anticipated debut record, A Dying Light, that’s out October 3rd via Anxious & Angry.
Commenting on the furious new song, the band states:
“Arson Charge lead singer Ben Roy has spoken out publicly, on numerous occasions, about his Catholic upbringing and experience of sexual abuse within the church community. For the Damned is a giant middle finger to the Catholic Church for their negligent and callous handling of an ongoing abuse scandal that continues to erode communities around the world. This song is a rallying cry for all the children that experienced abuse at the hands of clergy. Keep speaking out, we stand in solidarity with you.“
“For The Damned” is accompanied by the provocative video.
Stream “For The Damned“: Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube
Pre-Order A Dying Light: ArsonChargeMerch.com
Melding thrash metal and hardcore punk, the five piece are selling out shows throughout the region as word spreads like wildfire around the world, without even releasing an album yet…until now. The anticipated new record, A Dying Light, features raging standout tracks like previously released singles “The Aftermath” and “A New Throne.”
Commenting on the new record, Ben Roy states:
“A Dying Light started off as an impromptu creative outlet for guitarist Justin Hackl after a series of serious health issues and extended hospital stays sidelined him for months. After working with comedian and musician Ben Roy on a couple of those tracks, both decided that there was the framework for an entirely new musical project. Enlisting the talents of drummer Cody Hull, guitarist Dave Sandoval, and bassist Kris Hodgell, Arson Charge was born. Bringing together all their collective influences and styles, A Dying Light is a technical, aggressive, and surprisingly cohesive meld of punk rock, thrash metal, and hardcore. Lyrically it’s a catharsis; it’s a raw and real expression of the loss, self sabotage, fear and, ultimately, hope that we all experience, day in/day out, in our increasingly complicated existences. Again: Don’t fall in love. Get a pet or a fern or something.“
A Dying Light Tracklist:
1. The Feeding Grounds
2. For The Damned
3. Cleanup On Aisle 10
4. One by One
5. A New Throne
6. There Was No Dog
7. 666 BC
8. The Aftermath
9. The Lark The Wolf and The Rabbit
10. Build a Fire
11. Bloodstains
12. A Dying Light
About ARSON CHARGE:
Rising up from Denver, Colorado’s prolific metal scene, Arson Charge is a five-piece behemoth made up of former members from mile-high area stalwarts Native Daughters, Chieftain, and Love Me Destroyer, and fronted by stand-up comedian, actor, and SPELLS lead singer, Ben Roy. Started with no intention beyond being the sum of its parts, Arson Charge is poised to turn heads with their unique blend of hardcore, thrash metal, and punk rock. Their debut album A Dying Light, set for release in the fall of 2025 on Anxious & Angry, is a bludgeoning and brutal dive into the feelings of pain, disconnection, and loss that arise from abuse and self-sabotage. Keep an eye out for Arson Charge in your neck of the woods very soon.
Arson Charge Lineup:
Ben Roy – Vocals
Justin Hackl – Guitar
Dave Sandoval – Guitar
Kris Hodgell – Bass
Cody Hull – Drums
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