Australian Heavy metal act Wicked Smile release their second single titled ‘Face Of The Wicked’ from their forthcoming sophomore album ‘When Night Falls’. This is the follow up to the band’s highly acclaimed debut album ‘Wait For The Night’ (2021).
Face Of The Wicked is a riff heavy, slower tempo track influenced by the likes of Black Sabbath & Dio. This single really showcases the powerhouse voice of vocalist Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear), as he takes his hat off to his mega influence Ronnie James Dio. Guitarist Stevie goes onto add, “our new album is the natural progression for us. We wear our influences on our sleeves and the new album is no different. If you’re a fan of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Savatage, Dokken, Icon & Skid Row, I think you’ll like what we’ve done on our new album! We’ve written a heavier album with classic metal roots, with a wide seamless range of slower old school influenced hits and full blown up-tempo metallic tracks with a hook!
Wicked Smile’s new album When Night Falls is now available for pre-order and will be released worldwide on February 6th.
*PRE-ORDER WHEN NIGHT FALLS via: https://linktr.ee/WickedSmile
*Distribution to stores will be going through: Bertus Distribution (Benelux), The Orchard (EU), Plastic Head (UK).
Wicked Smile will launch their new album LIVE with a tour of Japan in November 2025 with dates in Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo. A tour of Europe/UK will follow in 2026, including a string of headline club shows and festival appearances.
WICKED SMILE – When Night Falls
1. When Night Falls (Video)
2. Back To Back We Stand
3. Face Of The Wicked (Video)
4. Rebel Souls
5. Never Surrender
6. Before The Rain
7. Walking The Wire
8. Night Time Riders
9. Heaven’s Falling Down (Crutch)
10. The Phoenix Will Rise
11. Scream ‘n’ Shout
12. Edge Of Madness (LP bonus track)
Bio:
Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping, melodic heavy metal to the forefront. They released one of the albums of the year in 2021; a collection of ten ‘killer songs’, produced by Paul Laine (The Defiants/ex Danger Danger) and mastered by Bruno Ravel (The Defiants/Danger Danger).
Guitarist Stevie Janevski goes on to say, “we’re a five-piece kick ass heavy rock band and I think we made our presence known with the release of our debut album Wait For The Night”.
Wicked Smile is fronted by charismatic vocal virtuoso Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) with Stevie Janevski (ex Black Majesty & Cyclone Tracy) & Dave Graham (ex In Malice’s Wake) on guitars, Tom Nugara (Envenomed) on bass & Andrew Sharp (ex Pegazus) on drums.
Lyrically, the band explores current issues within society such as civil unrest, bullying and mental health. Songs like We Fall, Sign Of Times, Daze Of Delirium, Stronger, Last Goodbye & Don’t Wait For Me are all thought provoking and not the cliché lyrics that you’d expect for this style of heavy metal.
Wicked Smile has been overwhelmed by the positive response from the underground rock and metal community. Steve Price at ARfm radio called the band “kickass Australian rock with killer vocals”.
Fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio, Savatage and Dokken should feel at home, with the band drawing major influence from seventies and eighties heavy rock and metal.
2023 saw Wicked Smile independently release an EP worldwide titled ‘Night Time Riders’ and touring the United Kingdom (for the second time in one year). Where they performed at renowned festivals such as Winter Storm, Hard Rock Hell & Planet Rockstock Festival. Alongside their festival appearances, Wicked Smile played 20 club shows over two UK tours in 2023 & 2024.
The reception and atmosphere received by fans at Wicked Smile’s live shows are really second to none and up there with the big guns!
Wicked Smile have toured nationally with Skid Row & H.E.A.T. and have shared the stage with legendary acts such as Michael Schenker Group, FM, Slaughter, Uli John Roth, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Tyketto, Lynch Mob, Dream Evil, Graham Bonnet Band and many more on many stages worldwide!
Wicked Smile look forward to hit the ground running harder than ever with the release of their upcoming album ‘When Night Falls’. Launching their sophomore album in Japan with a tour in November of 2025, followed by a European tour in 2026, featuring festival and club shows.
Members:
Danny Cecati – Lead Vocals
Stevie Janevski – Guitar
Davey Graham – Guitar
Tom Nugara – Bass
Andrew Sharp – Drums
More information: https://wickedsmileband.com/
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