Following the haunting release of “Seaweed Braids“, Italian all-female melodic death metal band Hellfox return with a powerful new chapter: “Atlas“, the second single from their upcoming album “The Spectrum Of Human Gravity“, due out via Rockshots Records.
Combining heavy melodic death metal foundations with modern textures and acidic synths, “Atlas” is a crushing and introspective anthem. Lyrically, the song draws on the myth of the Titan condemned to bear the weight of the sky — a metaphor for the emotional burdens we carry and the silent expectations imposed by society. “We have no control over what happens around us” the band explains, “but letting go of that weight may be the most liberating act of all.”
Hellfox’s music thrives on contrast: dual female vocals (melodic and growled), distorted layers and atmospheric electronics merge into an emotional and immersive sound. With influences ranging from Amorphis and In Flames to Dark Tranquillity, the band has forged a distinctive identity that breaks away from traditional tropes, embracing vulnerability, rage, beauty and discomfort in equal measure.
“The Spectrum Of Human Gravity” is a conceptual journey into the depths of the human psyche. It explores difficult yet universal emotions—loneliness, self-doubt, alienation—through allegorical storytelling and striking visual metaphors. Each song gives voice to a different “face of the self,” capturing the chaos and coherence that define our inner worlds.
With “Atlas“, Hellfox once again demonstrate their ability to balance emotional weight with sonic power delivering a track that is as crushing as it is cathartic.
Visually intense and emotionally charged, the video captures the psychological depth and inner conflict that define the song. With a dark and cinematic aesthetic, it mirrors the suffocating stillness of insomnia and the emotional weight we often carry in silence.
“We wanted the visuals to reflect that moment when everything feels heavy — and yet something inside pushes to break free,” the band explains.
The video reinforces Hellfox’s core message: embracing vulnerability without fear and finding power in the act of letting go.
TRACKLIST
1. Nautilus – Seaweed Breads
2. Empty
3. Water On The Ceiling
4. Pareidolia
5. Atlas
6. Six Times Lighter
7. The Centipede
8. The Warrior, The Child, The Healer
9. Voices
