NYC Doomers THE PALE HAND to “Reign in Hell” With Debut Single on June 5!

New York (NY) – Like a love letter to old school heavy metal, The Pale Hand’s debut single, “Reign in Hell,” serves up fuzz-drenched riffs, a high energy groove, and lyrics inspired by Lucifer’s fall from heaven. It’s a sinister, psychedelic, and thunderous descent into madness showcasing the group’s unique take on doom—including a breakdown heavy enough to shake Grandma’s grave.

“Reign in Hell” is set for a June 5 release on all digital platforms.

Lyrically, the song is a lapsed theologian’s wet dream. Christian doctrine asserts that free will is humankind’s unique gift, something not even angels possess. Therefore, the logical conclusion follows that in his so-called rebellion, Lucifer only played the role his creator intended for him, and was doomed to be cast into hell before he was ever made. “Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven,” a freshly exiled Satan proclaims in John Milton’s Paradise Lost while considering this injustice.

Milton famously humanized Satan in his epic work, arguably even placing him as the hero of the story, and The Pale Hand has gladly carried his torch into the 21st century, complete with vicious guitars, powerhouse vocals, and booming bass. In the end, it’s a match made in hell—after all,

heaven’s overrated.

In other news, The Pale Hand will hit the stage on May 16 at INFERNO, A Celebration of Hexennacht, presented by The Satanic Temple of NYC. Also appearing will be Tower and Holy Wisdom LLC. Hit the link for tickets:

eventbrite.com/e/inferno-tickets-1345787930929

With members hailing from around the globe, The Pale Hand is a cross-cultural heavy metal phenomenon taking New York City’s underground by storm, sharing stages with Castle Rat and Alex Skolnick of Testament. To witness The Pale Hand live is to be baptized in the church of the undead; a vampire pastor gives blood offering before the first song is played and expects to be repaid before the night is over. With a wide range of influences beyond metal, including gospel and middle eastern music, their show is theatrical, interactive, even spiritual, and they use their music to explore the question “what really is evil?” In The Pale Hand’s world, the sinner is the saint, and corruption is the true enemy.

“The Pale Hand transcends the traditional doom metal genre with a scandalous sound, performance, and visuals.”

– THE EEL PIT

Single Art Credits: Photo by Gannon Padgett, logo by J.E. Larson.