{"id":39416,"date":"2026-03-17T07:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/?p=39416"},"modified":"2026-03-17T07:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:39:21","slug":"when-evil-calls-unleash-new-lyric-video-for-flatline-out-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/when-evil-calls-unleash-new-lyric-video-for-flatline-out-now\/","title":{"rendered":"WHEN EVIL CALLS Unleash New Lyric Video for \u201cFLATLINE\u201d \u2014 Out Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n<p>Available via Chronoplast Records<\/p>\n<p>Metal wrecking crew WHEN EVIL CALLS return swinging with the official lyric video for \u201cFLATLINE\u201d, taken from their latest album You Only Die Once \u2014 now available on CD. \u201cFLATLINE\u201d finally gets its time in the limelight, and it doesn\u2019t tiptoe in. Crushing, raw, and heavy, this track is your new nightmarish obsession.<\/p>\n<p>Coming hot off the impact of their recent single \u201cFilthy Grin\u201d, the band continues to sharpen their Metal Groove Core assault. \u201cFLATLINE\u201d hits with pounding drums, jagged riffs, and a fierce vocal delivery that grabs you by the throat and doesn\u2019t give an inch. Fans of Hatebreed, Foo Fighters, Machine Head, and Pantera are going to find plenty to chew on here.<\/p>\n<p>Produced, mixed, and mastered by Cameron Batista and Josh, the song captures the band at full power, firing on all cylinders. The new lyric video adds even more weight to the track, amplifying the mood and message with a stark, intense visual punch.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the \u201cFLATLINE\u201d lyric video now on YouTube and turn it up until the neighbors complain.<\/p>\n<p>Pick up You Only Die Once (CD + digital) on Bandcamp:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/chronoplastrecordz.bandcamp.com\/album\/you-only-die-once<\/p>\n<p>About WHEN EVIL CALLS<\/p>\n<p>Evolving from the ashes of GNAW, WHEN EVIL CALLS push Metal Groove Core into darker, heavier territory with a revamped lineup and a no holds barred approach. Their current album You Only Die Once marks a new era for the band, loaded with venom, attitude, and relentless energy.<\/p>\n<p>Label: Chronoplast Records<\/p>\n<p>Produced, Mixed &#038; Mastered by: Cameron Batista &#038; Josh<\/p>\n<p>For Fans Of: Hatebreed | Foo Fighters | Machine Head | Pantera<\/p>\n<p>For interviews, press requests, or more info, hit up: zach@metaldevastationradio.com<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to WHEN EVIL CALLS on YouTube for more carnage.<\/p>\n<p><iframe  id=\"_ytid_42013\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jXA64aGMaX8?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> Follow the band here at these links:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/chronoplastrecordz.bandcamp.com\/<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/15nc4gFQEk\/<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/chronoplastrecordz.bandcamp.com\/album\/you-only-die-once<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: When Evil Calls\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/5SdXQ9mPhsJqHYFd7njdBS?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>music.apple.com\/us\/album\/four-shadows-ep\/1476158644<br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-39428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n\u201cFLATLINE\u201d just got its own lyric video. Why was this the right track to spotlight next from You Only Die Once? Catchiest sounding track<\/p>\n<p>The song hits hard with groove, grit, and aggression. What emotion or message were you trying to drive home with this one? Dying young from substance abuse <\/p>\n<p>Where did the lyric concept for \u201cFLATLINE\u201d originate \u2014 a personal moment, a social observation, or pure heavy imagination? Too many young deaths cause by this.<\/p>\n<p>What about \u201cFLATLINE\u201d do you feel best represents the current identity of WHEN EVIL CALLS? The change up of grooves and pacing. <\/p>\n<p>The Lyric Video &#038; Visual Direction<\/p>\n<p>The lyric video adds a stark and intense visual punch. What was your vision for the visuals, and how closely did you work with the creator? Never wanted a lyric video but our Label made it work and as simplistic as it is the message gets through so props to Cameron on that. <\/p>\n<p>What elements of the video best reflect the song\u2019s mood, message, or brutality? Again the lyrics leave no room for misunderstanding the concept<\/p>\n<p>Lyrics videos can be a window into a band\u2019s mindset. What did you want fans to walk away with after watching it? How one bad decision can end a life to early<\/p>\n<p>Sound &#038; Production<\/p>\n<p>You Only Die Once was produced, mixed, and mastered by Cameron Batista and Josh. How did their production style shape the heaviness of \u201cFLATLINE\u201d? The actual music was recorded years ago but there were no vox so we just patched James right in. <\/p>\n<p>Your sound blends influences reminiscent of Hatebreed, Machine Head, Pantera, and even Foo Fighters. How do you fuse groove, metal, and modern aggression into something uniquely yours? Never wanted to be a soundalike band we write and take risks and always evolve , that&#8217;s key<\/p>\n<p>Is \u201cFLATLINE\u201d a sign of where future music is heading, or is it one side of a bigger sonic picture? No idea but we want the listener to think as well as feel <\/p>\n<p>Band Evolution &#038; Chemistry<\/p>\n<p>WHEN EVIL CALLS evolved out of GNAW \u2014 how did that transition change the band\u2019s direction or intensity? GNAW was dark but my vox were too melodic for the upcoming sound we were evolving into.<\/p>\n<p>Your lineup has gone through some serious evolution. What new strengths does this current formation bring to the table? We are still without a full time drummer and simply that&#8217;s what is holding us back from doing everything else we aim to do, and yes we&#8217;ve looked and the Orlando area sucks for actual players with the right drive to do what we are doing. Even james was from out of state and just moved here when we started working together. <\/p>\n<p>How has your songwriting chemistry changed since forming WHEN EVIL CALLS? Well the 1st year or 2 i was doing all the riffs and lyrics then James and i started co writing which made songs easier to experiment with and further evolve our sound. <\/p>\n<p>The Album: You Only Die Once<br \/>\nYou Only Die Once seems to hit heavier and darker than your earlier material. What pushed you into this new era of no-holds-barred intensity? James vox was more of the hardcore edge i was looking for so that made it more dark and aggresive soundwise<\/p>\n<p>Does \u201cFLATLINE\u201d tie into a broader theme running through the album? Death is a fact of life we are warning the listener to make smarter decisions  <\/p>\n<p>Looking back, what track was the hardest to write or record \u2014 and which one surprised you the most?<br \/>\nJosh &#8211; This was a hodge podge of pre recorded material from other versions of this band we still have about 3 albums of material ready to record. But we picked the best of the old stuff 1st. <\/p>\n<p>James &#8211; For me personally the hardest one to do is You Only Die Once. The reason is the way I have to flow into it. Flatline was also kinda a hard one just because of the dynamics. <\/p>\n<p>Live Energy &#038; Fan Connection<\/p>\n<p>How has \u201cFLATLINE\u201d landed with fans live? Does it shift the energy in the room? No idea the vid just came out and i set no expectations the fans tell us how they feel hopefully<\/p>\n<p>Your music is built for physical reactions \u2014 pits, headbanging, shouting back. What does fan energy mean to you as a band?<br \/>\nJosh &#8211; Fans always hear it fresh and i envy that cause i&#8217;ve heard this stuff for years.<\/p>\n<p>James &#8211; We definitely have some pit worthy songs. I can&#8217;t wait to share them down the road. <\/p>\n<p>If you could describe a perfect WHEN EVIL CALLS show in three words, what would they be? metal groove core<\/p>\n<p>Influences, Identity &#038; Mindset<\/p>\n<p>You cite influences as varied as Hatebreed, Machine Head, Pantera, and Foo Fighters. What unexpected inspirations sneak into your music that fans might not guess? <\/p>\n<p>Josh &#8211; We put our own stamp on what we do. <\/p>\n<p>James &#8211; You might hear some of my other influences in the future. <\/p>\n<p>WHEN EVIL CALLS has a very raw edge \u2014 what personal or collective experiences feed into that aggression? <\/p>\n<p>Josh &#8211; Not being able to play out live cause of a disability def helps that but we can still play live webcasts which is the future plan. <\/p>\n<p>James &#8211; For me it&#8217;s just things I see in the world. It also comes from life experienced.<\/p>\n<p>When fans hit play on \u201cFLATLINE,\u201d what do you hope they feel first? Power? Rage? Release? Catharsis? I just hope they feel and hear what we are trying to do which is something fresh.<\/p>\n<p>Future Plans<\/p>\n<p>Is another single or video already in the works for the next wave of \u201ccarnage\u201d? We&#8217;ve had 2 so far prob the title track you only die once we still have to talk it over with the label<\/p>\n<p>Are you already writing or tracking new material for a follow-up to You Only Die Once? We have 3 albums of material to still record when we can get a solid drummer <\/p>\n<p>What can fans expect from you in 2025 \u2014 tours, collaborations, remixes, or something totally unexpected? hopefully our 1st live webcast because our energy takes these songs to another level<\/p>\n<p>Final Fan Message<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your message to the fans blasting \u201cFLATLINE\u201d until their neighbors complain? Enjoy our music , hear our message, spread our name <\/p>\n<p>How should new listeners dive into WHEN EVIL CALLS for the first time \u2014 by watching the video, jumping into the album, or catching you live? You can preview our whole album at chronoplast records on bandcamp.com and its 5 bux if you dig it. Also check out our GNAW album last rites cause that&#8217;s where When Evil Calls came from in fact Flatline was one of the last GNAW songs written and carried over to this band. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Available via Chronoplast Records Metal wrecking crew WHEN EVIL CALLS return swinging with the official lyric video for \u201cFLATLINE\u201d, taken from their latest album You Only Die Once \u2014 now available on CD. \u201cFLATLINE\u201d finally gets its time in the limelight, and it doesn\u2019t tiptoe in. 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