Italian melodic death metal act Dying Awkward Angel unveil their latest single “9.99” taken from their upcoming album “The Missing Frame” out next August 22nd, 2025 via Rockshots Records.
“9.99” is a fierce and unrelenting track that dives headfirst into the moral abyss of modern society posing a disturbing question: how much is a human life worth? Combining razor-sharp riffing and ominous atmospheres with a crushing groove, the song channels the relentless energy of classic Swedish death metal while delivering a powerful commentary on the commodification of violence.
Influenced by genre-defining acts such as At The Gates, Carcass and Dark Tranquillity, Dying Awkward Angel blend their old-school roots with a modern sensibility crafting songs that are both brutal and deeply reflective. “9.99” adds another layer of depth to the band’s already diverse sonic arsenal, reinforcing their ability to balance aggression and melody with lyrical substance. Lyrically written by Davide Onida, the track explores themes of nihilism, despair and systemic dehumanization in a world where life can be extinguished for the cost of the cheapest gun.
Following the acclaimed singles “The Magical World of the Dead” and “Music Kills”, “9.99” offers a third glimpse into “The Missing Frame“, an album that marks the band’s return with renewed ferocity and sharpened intent.
Recorded at Bottleneck Studios in Torino, mixed and mastered by Davide Onida and featuring cover art by Fabrizio Durigon and Federica Dall’Omo “Arièlika”, the new material captures the band’s vision in its most intense form to date.
LISTEN “9.99“ at: lnk.to/LhWHOn
PRE-ORDER “The Missing Frame” here:
https://rockshots.eu/TheMissingFrameCD
Tracklist:
01. The Ecstasy of God (Instrumental)
02. Black Waves
03. The Fallen
04. Music Kills
05. 9.99
06. Raptus
07. YOU MUST DIE!
08. Blinded
09. Skin and Bones
10. The Inner Paradox
11. Out of Mind (R’lyeh)
12. A Promise
13. The Missing Frame (Instrumental)
ABOUT:
Dying Awkward Angel is an Italian melodic death metal band formed in 1998 by guitarist Edoardo Demuro and drummer Ivan Longo. Influenced by the ferocity and melody of the ‘90s extreme metal scene—drawing from the Gothenburg sound as well as UK and US death and thrash metal—the band quickly developed a distinctive style that blends raw aggression, dark atmospheres and introspective lyricism.
After two well-received demos (Dying Awkward Angel, 2002 and Ghost at the Spine, 2004), the band released their first full-length “Waiting for Punishment” in 2013 followed by the EP “Madness Rising” (2015), showcasing a more mature and dynamic approach to songwriting. In 2018, Dying Awkward Angel released “Absence of Light” through Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal Music, gaining praise from international press and expanding their reach across Europe, the USA and Japan.
Having shared the stage with acts like Decapitated, Impaled Nazarene, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, Kenos and Node, the band is known for delivering uncompromising live performances and intense musicality.
In 2024 and 2025, the singles “The Magical World of the Dead“, “Music Kills” and “9.99” marked the band’s powerful return, leading up to the release of their new album “The Missing Frame“, due out on August 22nd, 2025 via Rockshots Records. This new chapter reflects a more focused and violent sonic identity—one that remains faithful to the Swedish melodeath tradition while embracing a darker, more deliberate production.
Line-up:
- Michele Spallieri: Vocals
- Demuro Edoardo: Guitars,
- Lorenzo Asselli: Guitars
- Luca Pellegrino: Drums
- Davide Onida: Bass Guitar
