Rising from the underworld with a sound as punishing as it is seductive, OTS (Of the Shadow) is a metal force forged in darkness and sharpened by truth. Drawing inspiration from titans like Arch Enemy, Meshuggah, Parkway Drive, Sakis Tolis and Devin Townsend, OTS carves a unique sonic path—merging crushing, guitar-driven riffs with immersive, often haunting soundscapes that echo far beyond the boundaries of modern metal. 

 

At the core of OTS lies a visceral yet intentional delivery: guttural vocals imbued with clarity and control, thunderous rhythms, and a relentless pursuit of emotional and philosophical depth. Lyrically, the band does not shy away from confrontation—Blood Crisis, their debut album slated for release in August 2025, explores the perils of blind allegiance, the allure of false messiahs, and the chaos of a world teetering on its own knife edge. 

 

Tracks like the title “Blood Crisis” and “Caesar” dissect ideological seduction and the cost of misplaced faith, while songs such as “Knife Edge,” “CLSTR FCK,” and “Mind Crime” dive into the madness we collectively suppress and the uncomfortable truths we bury within. 

 

OTS doesn’t just play metal—they weaponise it. Their music is an invitation to embrace the storm, to face the darker corners of the human psyche, and to emerge not unscathed, but awakened. As the band prepares to unleash Blood Crisis upon the world, one thing is certain: OTS is not here to entertain—they’re here to unearth.­

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Step into the shadow. Discover that from which you run.

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OTS - Blood Crisis

1. Caesar

2. Blood Crisis

3. Breaking the Robot

4. CLSTR FCK

5. That Good Night

6. Stress Fracture

7. Time Waster

8. Knife Edge

9. Mind Crime

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