Daedric adds her own dark chapter to Celldweller‘s “Elaleth” (feat. Matt Heafy), out now from FiXT.
The original track “Elaleth” from Celldweller and Trivium’s Matthew Kiichi Heafy, which premiered at Revolver Mag, was only the beginning. Daedric’s remix of “Elaleth” amplifies the track’s cinematic weight, reshaping its atmosphere into something darker. Originally introduced as part of the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack and spotlighted with a soaring, emotionally charged guitar solo from Matthew Kiichi Heafy of Trivium, the remix features heavier instrumentation in a denser, more haunting electronic framework. Vocals from both Daedric and Celldweller interplay creating a dichotic, ethereal versus visceral framework that heightens the track’s intensity and emotional depth.
The Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack release arrived through Celldweller’s owned/operated record label FiXT in partnership with his new company Bit Bot Media. Bit Bot serves as the official licensing and partnership arm for this project, which has been developed in direct collaboration with Crystal Dynamics, as the companion soundtrack to the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise graphic novel.
“Elaleth” (feat. Matthew Kiichi Heafy) [Daedric Remix] a bonus to the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack is now available now on all platforms.
Forging the sound of electronic-rock for over 20 years, Celldweller has inspired tens of millions of listeners across a global community of fans, content creators, and brands with 1 billion streams and hundreds of placements in major Films, TV shows, and Video Games. Celldweller’s discography includes the self-titled Celldweller album in 2003, Wish Upon A Blackstar in 2012, End of an Empire in 2015, and Offworld in 2017, with his 5th studio album Satellites released in 2022 and his upcoming album GOD MODE slated for 2026.
Klayton, the multifaceted producer behind Celldweller and owner/founder of the independent record label FiXT, has garnered an intense cult following across his projects Celldweller, Scandroid, Circle of Dust, and FreqGen. Klayton is also respected and sought after in the media industry with his music appearing in hundreds of major Film / TV & Video Games, such as Westworld, Suicide Squad, Jack Reacher, Deadpool, Lucy, John Wick, Robocop, Pacific Rim, Killer Instinct Season 3, Now You See Me, Dead Rising 3, Call of Duty: Elite, Assassin’s Creed, UFC, and more.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise (Official Soundtrack) is available now from FiXT.
On the heels of their sophomore album As The Light Left, Daedric has released “Iridescent Wings” (Acoustic), out now via FiXT.
“Iridescent Wings” (Acoustic) the first single off the new Reborn EP, which will feature select songs from the recent LP As the Light Left. Initially described as “Daedric doesn’t really do “emo”, but if we did, this would be our emo song,” their latest release “Iridescent Wings” rises anew reborn from the ashes in a bare, confessional form, shedding it’s ferocity to reveal a more vulnerable side of the band.
The track highlights Daedric‘s remarkable sonic range, with Krystin Hope’s haunting vocals intertwining with gentle acoustic guitar chords, while producer Geoff Rockwell lends subtle backing vocals. The result is an intimate, stripped-down piece that trades intensity in favor of simple raw emotional clarity. “When the possibility of doing acoustic versions came up, this one was a natural fit and was the first idea we had. That doesn’t mean it was easy. Getting the energy and emotion right took some real effort, but we ended up with something we think is a great addition to the Daedric canon.”
Born during the autumn of 2020 and launched in 2021, Daedric immediately resonated with fans in the modern metal world. Featuring vocalist/writer/artist Kristyn Hope working alongside producer Geoff Rockwell, Daedric crafts its signature sound by mining elements from every corner of the heavy music spectrum and combining them with soaring, emotive vocals and modern electronic production.
The project’s name draws inspiration from the open world role-playing games, The Elder Scrolls, which provided the entire theme for Daedric’s fist album Mortal, that was released by FiXT in 2023 with critical acclaim. The follow-up effort, As the Light Left, was released in 2025 amidst the band’s first full North American tour, supporting Danish-Swedish metal act, Vola, with a second North American tour following shortly after in February of 2026.
Daedric has collaborated with labelmates Celldweller, Fight The Fade, Andromida, Void Chapter, and Highsociety for a gamut of well received singles that have also pulled in more fans from across the world. After dropping a variety of singles, music videos, and collaborations Daedric has amassed nearly 500K followers across all platforms, scored interviews in Outburn’s issue #112, mentions on Louder Sound, Punk Rocker, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection Spotify’s official “Women Of Metal” playlist, and recognition from Cristina of Lacuna Coil in a Spotify Women of Metal roundtable discussion between Lacuna Coil, Spiritbox, and Halestorm. They’ve also gained notoriety as Daedric’s track “Abandon,” a collaborative effort with Andromida, found its way into the spotlight when Ubisoft chose it for inclusion in a promotional trailer for Rainbow Six Siege. With a European tour ahead and new music in the works, 2026 looks to be another big year for Daedric.
As The Light Leftis an album forged in both chaos and catharsis. With an unrelenting blend of nu-metal grit, cinematic darkness, and raw vulnerability, Daedric pushes their sound further than ever before—channeling pain, nostalgia, and primal fury.
The album opens with “The Other Terror,” fueled by a mental breakdown and relentless guitar riffs keeping the chaos sharp and direct. With unnerving screams and a tempo that mirrors the energy of fan-favorite “Nirn,” it sets the tone for an album that refuses to hold back. “Sand Tiger” stomps onto the scene like a nu-metal time capsule from the early 2000s, gritty, groovy, and scratched to hell. Inspired by the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin and built from a Linkin Park-esque synth loop, the track fuses live and electronic drums with existential lyrical weight.
Then there’s “Callous”, a song that almost didn’t survive. The track was set to be delivered to the mixing engineer when the band collectively decided to tear it apart and rebuild it from the ground up. What emerged was a modern, emotionally devastating anthem about betrayal and self-inflicted retribution. It’s Daedric at their most emotionally and sonically unpredictable. “Night Mother”, is the song that truly marks the start of the album’s creation and all the turbulence that came with it to become a cornerstone of the album’s tone: brooding, cinematic, and deeply human.
Throughout As The Light Left, Daedric strips away polish in favor of pain, letting raw emotion bleed through genre-bending production and ferocious vocals. It’s not an album of easy answers or tidy resolutions. It’s the sound of collapse and creation, of dancing on the edge of the fire, torn between fury and fragility. Born from breakdowns, creative tension, and fearless reinvention, As The Light Left is both a cathartic purge and a statement of artistic intent: Daedric refined, but still untamed “The Other Terror” which premiered at Revolver Mag yesterday is a late addition that became the perfect album opener. The single was built around an electrifying riff from Dylan and a raw, unfiltered vocal performance from vocalist Kristyn Hope. Unlike Daedric’s usual layered, cinematic approach, this track was designed to be straightforward and feral, hitting hard with primal energy. Lyrically, it captures the feeling of facing fear from multiple directions, inspired by a 9/11 excerpt. It reflects raw frustration, anger, and the chaos of internal battles. The chorus itself was born from a mental breakdown, featuring unprocessed, unpolished screams that heighten the song’s intensity. Daedric’s Kristyn Hope explains,“I don’t think I’ve ever thought to just have a f***** scream at the beginning of a chorus, but I was like, you know what? Yeah.”
With its high-energy, danceable tempo and stripped-down aggression, “The Other Terror” kicks off the album like a gut punch, setting the tone for what’s to come. “I think it’s nice, upbeat, dancy, it makes you go, ‘Oh s**, here we go.’” Kristyn further explains.
Daedric is an alternative rock and metal project led by vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope, alongside producers, Clay Schroeder and Geoff Rockwell.
Daedric draws inspiration from an eclectic array of sources including the open world role-playing game series, The Elder Scrolls, from which the Daedric name is derived. The musical soundscape can best be described as “all killer, no filler” (according to Metal Epidemic) with a dance of hypnotic synths, elaborate grooves, and intensely dynamic vocals.
Kristyn launched the Daedric project in 2021 through a partnership with electronic rock label FiXT. With the debut full-length album, Mortal, and a May 2025 tour supporting TesseracT under Daedric’s belt, the project has solidified its hold on the line between rock and metal, with promises to tighten its grip on listeners’ ears. The band continues forward with a new album slated for release in late 2025.
Daedric has collaborated with labelmates Celldweller, Fight The Fade, Andromida, Void Chapter, and Highsociety for a gamut of well received singles that have also pulled in more fans from across the world. After dropping a variety of singles, music videos, and collaborations Daedric has amassed nearly 500K followers across all platforms, scored interviews in Outburn’s issue #112, mentions on Louder Sound, Punk Rocker, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection Spotify’s official “Women Of Metal” playlist, and recognition from Cristina of Lacuna Coil in a Spotify Women of Metal roundtable discussion between Lacuna Coil, Spiritbox, and Halestorm. They’ve also gained notoriety as Daedric’s track “Abandon,” a collaborative effort with Andromida, found its way into the spotlight when Ubisoft chose it for inclusion in a promotional trailer for Rainbow Six Siege.
Daedric continues the journey to their album As The Light Left with their latest single, “All-Consuming” out now across all platforms from FiXT.
f Daedric existed in 2002, “All-Consuming” would be on The Queen of the Damned soundtrack. It’s that simple, no need to overanalyze. This track is pure, cinematic nu-metal aggression, channeling the dark allure of Korn and the haunting atmosphere of early-2000s vampire aesthetics. “If you’re going to have all this s**t to say about me, go ahead and prophesy my day—the one I’m dying.” – Kristyn Hope, Daedric
Lyrically, ‘All Consuming’ explores the fine line between love, hate, desire, jealousy, and disgust, emotions that feed off each other and refuse to fade. It’s a sarcastic anthem of self-awareness, addressing personal flaws while pushing back against constant criticism, especially from self-proclaimed experts online. The song is a cathartic release, drenched in heavy, distorted guitars and eerie vocals that embody suffocating intensity. Haunting yet brutal, it blends raw frustration with defiance, making it one of the most personal and relentless tracks on the album.
As The Light Left is an album forged in both chaos and catharsis. With an unrelenting blend of nu-metal grit, cinematic darkness, and raw vulnerability, Daedric pushes their sound further than ever before—channeling pain, nostalgia, and primal fury.
The album opens with “The Other Terror,” fueled by a mental breakdown and relentless guitar riffs keeping the chaos sharp and direct. With unnerving screams and a tempo that mirrors the energy of fan-favorite “Nirn,” it sets the tone for an album that refuses to hold back. “Sand Tiger” stomps onto the scene like a nu-metal time capsule from the early 2000s, gritty, groovy, and scratched to hell. Inspired by the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin and built from a Linkin Park-esque synth loop, the track fuses live and electronic drums with existential lyrical weight. Then there’s “Callous”, a song that almost didn’t survive. The track was set to be delivered to the mixing engineer when the band collectively decided to tear it apart and rebuild it from the ground up. What emerged was a modern, emotionally devastating anthem about betrayal and self-inflicted retribution. It’s Daedric at their most emotionally and sonically unpredictable. “Night Mother”, is the song that truly marks the start of the album’s creation and all the turbulence that came with it to become a cornerstone of the album’s tone: brooding, cinematic, and deeply human.
Throughout As The Light Left, Daedric strips away polish in favor of pain, letting raw emotion bleed through genre-bending production and ferocious vocals. It’s not an album of easy answers or tidy resolutions. It’s the sound of collapse and creation, of dancing on the edge of the fire, torn between fury and fragility. Born from breakdowns, creative tension, and fearless reinvention, As The Light Left is both a cathartic purge and a statement of artistic intent: Daedric refined, but still untamed.
Daedric is an alternative rock and metal project led by vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope, alongside producers, Clay Schroeder and Geoff Rockwell.
Daedric draws inspiration from an eclectic array of sources including the open world role-playing game series, The Elder Scrolls, from which the Daedric name is derived. The musical soundscape can best be described as “all killer, no filler” (according to Metal Epidemic) with a dance of hypnotic synths, elaborate grooves, and intensely dynamic vocals.
Kristyn launched the Daedric project in 2021 through a partnership with electronic rock label FiXT. With the debut full-length album, Mortal, and a May 2025 tour supporting TesseracT under Daedric’s belt, the project has solidified its hold on the line between rock and metal, with promises to tighten its grip on listeners’ ears. The band continues forward with a new album slated for release in late 2025.
Daedric has collaborated with labelmates Celldweller, Fight The Fade, Andromida, Void Chapter, and Highsociety for a gamut of well received singles that have also pulled in more fans from across the world. After dropping a variety of singles, music videos, and collaborations Daedric has amassed nearly 500K followers across all platforms, scored interviews in Outburn’s issue #112, mentions on Louder Sound, Punk Rocker, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection Spotify’s official “Women Of Metal” playlist, and recognition from Cristina of Lacuna Coil in a Spotify Women of Metal roundtable discussion between Lacuna Coil, Spiritbox, and Halestorm. They’ve also gained notoriety as Daedric’s track “Abandon,” a collaborative effort with Andromida, found its way into the spotlight when Ubisoft chose it for inclusion in a promotional trailer for Rainbow Six Siege.
Daedric continues the journey to their album As The Light Left with their latest single “Dreamweaver“, out now across all platforms from FiXT.
Daedric continues to push sonic boundaries with their latest hard-hitting single, “Dreamwaver” a blistering fusion of hard rock, electronic rock, and alternative metal. Powered by fierce energy and immersive storytelling, the track is a late addition to the band’s album that quickly proved itself essential.
Originally sparked by an undeniable demo “Dreamweaver” emerged as a spiritual sequel to fan-favorite “Alien Skin,” expanding its themes of paranoia, existential dread, and reality distortion. The song’s protagonist finds themselves trapped in an endless nightmare, questioning whether they ever truly escaped or if something dark still stalks them from the shadows.”It’s like, ‘Am I still in this nightmare? Did I ever escape? Or is something still after me?'” – Daedric
Musically, “Dreamweaver” is one of Daedric’s heaviest tracks to date. Crushing guitars, thunderous drums, and deep synth layers collide in a cinematic storm of aggression and atmosphere. The eerie, sci-fi horror tones are complemented by ominous whispers and soaring vocal hooks that dig into the listener’s psyche. The breakdown, originally intended as an instrumental moment, took on a life of its own with the addition of vocals, transforming into a climactic peak of intensity.
Lyrically, the track explores self-doubt, fear, and the terrifying possibility of being haunted by something unseen. The chorus hits with piercing existential questions: “Can you see the perpetual night? Do you know that it’s never alright?”
With its fierce mood, heavy instrumentation, and haunting narrative, “Dreamweaver” stands as a defining moment on Daedric’s record, cementing the band’s ability to blend storytelling with sheer sonic force.
As The Light Left is an album forged in both chaos and catharsis. With an unrelenting blend of nu-metal grit, cinematic darkness, and raw vulnerability, Daedric pushes their sound further than ever before—channeling pain, nostalgia, and primal fury.
The album opens with “The Other Terror,” fueled by a mental breakdown and relentless guitar riffs keeping the chaos sharp and direct. With unnerving screams and a tempo that mirrors the energy of fan-favorite “Nirn,” it sets the tone for an album that refuses to hold back. “Sand Tiger” stomps onto the scene like a nu-metal time capsule from the early 2000s, gritty, groovy, and scratched to hell. Inspired by the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin and built from a Linkin Park-esque synth loop, the track fuses live and electronic drums with existential lyrical weight. Then there’s “Callous”, a song that almost didn’t survive. The track was set to be delivered to the mixing engineer when the band collectively decided to tear it apart and rebuild it from the ground up. What emerged was a modern, emotionally devastating anthem about betrayal and self-inflicted retribution. It’s Daedric at their most emotionally and sonically unpredictable. “Night Mother”, is the song that truly marks the start of the album’s creation and all the turbulence that came with it to become a cornerstone of the album’s tone: brooding, cinematic, and deeply human.
Throughout As The Light Left, Daedric strips away polish in favor of pain, letting raw emotion bleed through genre-bending production and ferocious vocals. It’s not an album of easy answers or tidy resolutions. It’s the sound of collapse and creation, of dancing on the edge of the fire, torn between fury and fragility. Born from breakdowns, creative tension, and fearless reinvention, As The Light Left is both a cathartic purge and a statement of artistic intent: Daedric refined, but still untamed.
Daedric is an alternative rock and metal project led by vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope, alongside producers, Clay Schroeder and Geoff Rockwell.
Daedric draws inspiration from an eclectic array of sources including the open world role-playing game series, The Elder Scrolls, from which the Daedric name is derived. The musical soundscape can best be described as “all killer, no filler” (according to Metal Epidemic) with a dance of hypnotic synths, elaborate grooves, and intensely dynamic vocals.
Kristyn launched the Daedric project in 2021 through a partnership with electronic rock label FiXT. With the debut full-length album, Mortal, and a May 2025 tour supporting TesseracT under Daedric’s belt, the project has solidified its hold on the line between rock and metal, with promises to tighten its grip on listeners’ ears. The band continues forward with a new album slated for release in late 2025.
Daedric has collaborated with labelmates Celldweller, Fight The Fade, Andromida, Void Chapter, and Highsociety for a gamut of well received singles that have also pulled in more fans from across the world. After dropping a variety of singles, music videos, and collaborations Daedric has amassed nearly 500K followers across all platforms, scored interviews in Outburn’s issue #112, mentions on Louder Sound, Punk Rocker, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection Spotify’s official “Women Of Metal” playlist, and recognition from Cristina of Lacuna Coil in a Spotify Women of Metal roundtable discussion between Lacuna Coil, Spiritbox, and Halestorm. They’ve also gained notoriety as Daedric’s track “Abandon,” a collaborative effort with Andromida, found its way into the spotlight when Ubisoft chose it for inclusion in a promotional trailer for Rainbow Six Siege.
Daedric continues the journey to their album ‘As The Light Left’ with their latest single, “Dark Legacy” out now across all platforms from FiXT.
The song marks a chilling turn in the band’s sonic journey. Blending alternative, dark pop, and ballad-style songwriting, the track conjures an atmosphere that’s as seductive as it is sinister. With siren-like vocals, ethereal synths, and cinematic orchestration, the song stands as one of the most haunting moments on Daedric’s forthcoming album.
Inspired by the eerie magic of Pan’s Labyrinth and the sultry darkness of The Weeknd’s early Trilogy era, “Dark Legacy” is unlike anything else in Daedric’s catalog. The track was initially written by Clay and later elevated by Geoff, who infused it with dramatic orchestral elements in the second chorus, heightening its hypnotic tension.
Lyrically, “Dark Legacy” dives deep into questions of fate versus free will, exploring overwhelming desire, possession, and the loss of self in a toxic relationship. Fire and shadow imagery reflect the dangerous allure of forbidden love the kind that consumes everything in its path.
Musically, the track builds with drums, guitars, bass, and synthesizers, weaving in unconventional sonic textures, including a distorted monster-like vocal that Clay originally recorded as a placeholder that ended up defining the song. A striking Arabic-inspired section adds an exotic flair, reinforcing the song’s sensual yet ominous pull. “This was my Weeknd song. I wanted that sexy, sultry, but dark energy.” – Daedric “Dark Legacy” is a powerful companion piece to the previously released “Iridescent Wings,” together forming a thematic arc that traces a relationship’s descent from infatuation into obsession and ruin. With its sad, chill mood and immersive production, “Dark Legacy” offers listeners a beautiful yet brutal ballad that lingers long after the final note.
‘As The Light Left’ is an album forged in both chaos and catharsis. With an unrelenting blend of nu-metal grit, cinematic darkness, and raw vulnerability, Daedric pushes their sound further than ever before—channeling pain, nostalgia, and primal fury.
The album opens with “The Other Terror,” fueled by a mental breakdown and relentless guitar riffs keeping the chaos sharp and direct. With unnerving screams and a tempo that mirrors the energy of fan-favorite “Nirn,” it sets the tone for an album that refuses to hold back. “Sand Tiger” stomps onto the scene like a nu-metal time capsule from the early 2000s, gritty, groovy, and scratched to hell. Inspired by the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin and built from a Linkin Park-esque synth loop, the track fuses live and electronic drums with existential lyrical weight. Then there’s “Callous”, a song that almost didn’t survive. The track was set to be delivered to the mixing engineer when the band collectively decided to tear it apart and rebuild it from the ground up. What emerged was a modern, emotionally devastating anthem about betrayal and self-inflicted retribution. It’s Daedric at their most emotionally and sonically unpredictable. “Night Mother”, is the song that truly marks the start of the album’s creation and all the turbulence that came with it to become a cornerstone of the album’s tone: brooding, cinematic, and deeply human.
Throughout ‘As The Light Left’, Daedric strips away polish in favor of pain, letting raw emotion bleed through genre-bending production and ferocious vocals. It’s not an album of easy answers or tidy resolutions. It’s the sound of collapse and creation, of dancing on the edge of the fire, torn between fury and fragility. Born from breakdowns, creative tension, and fearless reinvention, As The Light Left is both a cathartic purge and a statement of artistic intent: Daedric refined, but still untamed.
Daedric is an alternative rock and metal project led by vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope, alongside producers, Clay Schroeder and Geoff Rockwell.
Daedric draws inspiration from an eclectic array of sources including the open world role-playing game series, The Elder Scrolls, from which the Daedric name is derived. The musical soundscape can best be described as “all killer, no filler” (according to Metal Epidemic) with a dance of hypnotic synths, elaborate grooves, and intensely dynamic vocals.
Kristyn launched the Daedric project in 2021 through a partnership with electronic rock label FiXT. With the debut full-length album, Mortal, and a May 2025 tour supporting TesseracT under Daedric’s belt, the project has solidified its hold on the line between rock and metal, with promises to tighten its grip on listeners’ ears. The band continues forward with a new album slated for release in late 2025.
Daedric has collaborated with labelmates Celldweller, Fight The Fade, Andromida, Void Chapter, and Highsociety for a gamut of well received singles that have also pulled in more fans from across the world. After dropping a variety of singles, music videos, and collaborations Daedric has amassed nearly 500K followers across all platforms, scored interviews in Outburn’s issue #112, mentions on Louder Sound, Punk Rocker, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection Spotify’s official “Women Of Metal” playlist, and recognition from Cristina of Lacuna Coil in a Spotify Women of Metal roundtable discussion between Lacuna Coil, Spiritbox, and Halestorm. They’ve also gained notoriety as Daedric’s track “Abandon,” a collaborative effort with Andromida, found its way into the spotlight when Ubisoft chose it for inclusion in a promotional trailer for Rainbow Six Siege.
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