{"id":11340,"date":"2025-03-08T12:18:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T17:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=11340"},"modified":"2025-03-08T12:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T17:18:06","slug":"myth-carver-drop-razor-sharp-debut-ep-twist-of-fate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=11340","title":{"rendered":"MYTH CARVER Drop Razor-Sharp\u00a0Debut EP Twist of Fate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/unnamed-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11341\" style=\"width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/unnamed-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/unnamed-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/unnamed-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/unnamed-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/unnamed-1-1-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/unnamed-1-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;&#8230;it\u2019s nothing short of killer.&#8221; \u2014&nbsp;<\/em><strong>THE NWOTHM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Twist of Fate&nbsp;comes storming out of the gate&#8230;&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;<strong>DEFENDERS OF FAITH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas traditional heavy metal warriors\u00a0<strong>MYTH CARVER<\/strong>\u00a0have struck steel with the release of their debut EP<em>\u00a0Twist of Fate<\/em>, out now digitally via the band.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MYTH CARVER&nbsp;<\/strong>channels the raw energy and passion of \u201880s heavy metal with a uniquely Texas-bred ferocity. Self-proclaimed flagbearers of NWOTXHM (New Wave of Texas Heavy Metal), the band\u2019s twin-guitar harmonies, thunderous rhythm section, and soaring vocals offer a masterclass in time-honored trad metal with a modern edge. Their sound evokes the clash of steel on steel, the roar of battlefields, and the might of legendary warriors standing against the tides of fate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We experimented a little on this EP, adding new flavors to our core sound: more speed, aggression, and melody,&#8221; says guitarist and co-founder Tom Reyes.&nbsp;&#8220;Each track brings a different flavor to the table we\u2019re thrilled with how it came out. I\u2019m really proud of my team for pulling off this release all in-house. Got a lot of talent on deck, and I think it shows on this EP.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2020 by guitarists Tom Reyes (<strong>I AM<\/strong>) and Jayson Braffett (<strong>Frost<\/strong><strong>Koffin<\/strong>),&nbsp;<strong>MYTH CARVER&nbsp;<\/strong>began as a passion project fueled by a deep appreciation for old-school metal. The search for a vocalist ended in May 2022 when North Texas producer Daniel Schmuck (<strong>Power<\/strong><strong>Trip<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Frozen<\/strong><strong>Soul<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Creeping<\/strong><strong>Death<\/strong>) stepped up to the mic, proving to be the final piece of the puzzle. With bassist Andrew Messer (<strong>Fugitive<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>ANS<\/strong>) and drummer Steven Rodriguez (<strong>Frost<\/strong><strong>Koffin<\/strong>) solidifying the lineup,&nbsp;<strong>MYTH CARVER<\/strong>&nbsp;emerged as a full-fledged sonic powerhouse, ready to lead their charge onto the battlefield of old-school heavy&nbsp;metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Striking just as the molten steel cooled in early 2024, the band released their debut single &#8220;King of the Pyre,&#8221; before leveling up with &#8220;Crimson Terrain,&#8221; which featured then-bassist Chris Whetzel (<strong>Power<\/strong><strong>Trip<\/strong>),&nbsp;session work from&nbsp;<strong>King<\/strong><strong>Diamond<\/strong>&nbsp;drummer Matt Thompson, and was mixed\/mastered by Arthur Rizk (<strong>Power<\/strong><strong>Trip<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Unto<\/strong><strong>Others<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recorded, mixed and mastered&nbsp;by the band, the&nbsp;four tracks of&nbsp;<em>Twist of Fate<\/em>&nbsp;wield the power of an enchanted blade, cutting through the noise of contemporaries with fearless precision. With album art handled by the illustrious Will Mecca (<strong>Chat Pile<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Baring Teeth<\/strong>),&nbsp;<em>Twist of Fate<\/em>&nbsp;is a true labor of love\u2014forged in fire and tempered in the heat of battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MYTH CARVER<\/strong>&nbsp;is set to make their live debut later this month at Hell&#8217;s Heroes Festival&nbsp;in Houston, Texas, and will make an appearance at&nbsp;Legions of Metal Festival&nbsp;in Chicago&nbsp;later this year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"Myth Carver - Twist Of Fate [EP] (2025)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mgcnt1HFRKI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MYTH CARVER<\/strong>&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel Schmuck \u2013 vocals<br>Tom Reyes \u2013 guitars<br>Jayson Braffett \u2013 guitars<br>Andrew Messer \u2013 bass<br>Steven Rodriguez \u2013 drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tour Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3\/19 \u2013 Houston, TX@ Hell\u2019s Heroes VII Pre-Party<br>3\/21 \u2013 Dallas, TX @ Texas Tea Room (w\/\u00a0<strong>Bewitcher<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Death Chant<\/strong>)<br>3\/30 \u2013 Dallas, TX @ Double Wide (w\/\u00a0<strong>Tower Hill<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Blind Oath<\/strong>)<br>5\/02 \u2013 Chicago, IL @ Legions of Metal Featival\u00a0<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;&#8230;it\u2019s nothing short of killer.&#8221; \u2014&nbsp;THE NWOTHM &#8220;Twist of Fate&nbsp;comes storming out of the gate&#8230;&#8221;&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;DEFENDERS OF FAITH Texas traditional heavy metal warriors\u00a0MYTH CARVER\u00a0have struck steel with the release of their debut EP\u00a0Twist of Fate, out now digitally via the band.\u00a0 MYTH CARVER&nbsp;channels the raw energy and passion of \u201880s heavy metal with a uniquely Texas-bred&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=11340\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">MYTH CARVER Drop Razor-Sharp\u00a0Debut EP Twist of Fate<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11341,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11340","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11340"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11342,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11340\/revisions\/11342"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11341"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11340"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11340"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}