We all process intense emotions differently. Some people exercise or spend time in nature, while others just need to call a friend in order to cope. Deadlands exorcise stress, anxiety, doubt, and trauma through a hard-hitting hybrid of magnetic melodies, hammering hooks, immersive production, and precise metalcore pummeling. The New York duo—Kasey Karlsen and CJ Arey a.k.a. “NO SHADE”—alchemize unfiltered feelings into fire stoked by their inimitable interplay.

After amassing millions of streams, the pair provide a new kind of catharsis on their 2025 SEVEN. EP [Spinefarm Records].

Deadlands are young, hungry, and fervently trailblazing their niche in modern metalcore. The New York-based band’s career trajectory is a masterclass in being well-rounded as skilled live musicians and clever social media marketers, especially vocalist Kasey Karlsen, who has established herself as one of the genre’s star content creators. On June 27, 2025 Deadlands will unveil their new EP titled “SEVEN.” via Spinefarm Records, with each song representing one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

It was a pleasure to have Kasey on the Interview to speak on the upcoming EP Seven and much more on Deadlands. Check out the complete coverage on the below YouTube video.