Long Island crossover thrash outfit Extinction A.D. have released their new single “Escape From L.I.,” marking their eighth new track in as many months.
The song arrives alongside a new lyric video and features vocalist/guitarist Rick Jimenez singing in both English and Spanish.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, Jimenez said: “Long Island has become such a cesspool for obnoxious attitudes and disgusting displays of hate and division. I grew up here and was aware of this my whole life but over the past few years it’s gotten even more out of hand. Outside of our bubble of heavy music, it seems more like the norm than the exception.”
He continued: “Seeing your home area turn into a vile environment is tough. Standing against it, calling it out and letting your neighbor know that hate isn’t acceptable is important.”
Jimenez also discussed incorporating Spanish and Latin percussion into the song: “This is the second song I’ve sang in Spanish on. I am still not fluent under any circumstance but I am learning. Flexing those muscles a bit more on this song particularly was gratifying and felt appropriate.”
He added: “Switching between English and Spanish throughout the song and complimenting that with some more auxiliary Latin percussion was super cool. A tinge of bomba flare and a bit of reggaeton flare thrown into a thrash metal/hardcore hybrid felt crazy on paper but perfect in practice.”
“Escape From L.I.” follows a steady run of new material from Extinction A.D. this year, including “They Live, They Die,” “Center of Zero,” “Truth and Consequences” featuring Incendiary’s Brian Audley, “Thaw,” “Dead Men Running,” “Blood Hoax” and “Insomnia.”
Check out the lyric video for “Escape From L.I.” below.
