YESTERDAY'S HERO Explores Isolation and Inner Turmoil in New Video “Road of Doom”
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Hard‑hitting alt‑metal band Yesterday’s Hero has released the long‑awaited music video for “Road of Doom,” a fan‑favorite track from their 2023 debut album "Ways to Hate."
Dark, atmospheric, and emotionally heavy, “Road of Doom” captures the feeling of isolation and internal struggle that shaped much of the band’s early writing.
“Darkness comes to mind. Words like sketchy, alone, and lost bring out the colors of this song. It’s like taking a trip only to find emptiness when you arrive,” says guitarist Tony Smith.
The track itself was never planned; it erupted unexpectedly during a rehearsal and quickly became an anthem for the personal battles the band members were facing at the time. The video, shot three years ago and brought to life by director/editor Jarod Hewett, was nearly shelved indefinitely. Now, its release serves as a symbolic closing of the band’s debut era.
“This video felt like something we might never actually get to share. Now that it’s finally seeing daylight, it marks the final chapter of our Ways to Hate era. As we close that door, we’re deep into finishing our sophomore album, set for release this fall. The first single is on track to drop in late February, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next,” adds Smith.
With the "Road of Doom" video closing the book on their debut era, Yesterday’s Hero is now focused on their second full‑length album. Five tracks are already prepared for recording, and the band promises a heavier, more mature evolution of their sound, still rooted in groove, hooks, and raw emotion.
The first single from the upcoming album is expected in late February, with the full release planned for fall.
The video for "Road of Doom" can be heard and seen via its premiere on V13.net HERE.
Hailing from the bogs of the Black Swamp in Northwest Ohio, Yesterday’s Hero blends hard rock, alt‑metal, groove, and grit into a sound that hits with both emotional weight and mosh‑pit energy. Their music is fueled by heartbreak, addiction, and the raw honesty that comes from small‑town struggle.
Their debut album, "Ways to Hate," was intentionally recorded with an analog mindset, no backing tracks, no digital polish, just raw tube‑amp energy. The album plays like a continuous emotional journey, each track flowing into the next as it follows the unraveling of a turbulent relationship.
Yesterday's Hero is recommended for fans of Chevelle, Rise Against, Killswitch Engage, Godsmack, and Seether.
Released on November 24, 2023, "Ways To Hate" is available on all digital platforms at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/yesterdayshero/ways-to-hate and https://yesterdayshero.bandcamp.com (CD/digital).
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Track Listing:
1- Killing Me (3:43)
2- What I Needed (4:06)
3- Ways to Hate (3:38)
4- Bounce (4:12)
5- Be (3:46)
6- Road of Doom (5:26)
7- Life's So Good (3:46)
Album Length: 28:36
Band Lineup Recording
Chris Neller - Vocals
Nathan Fike - Lead Guitar
Tony Smith - Guitar
Bill Mizen - Bass
Byron Ferguson - Live Drums and Recorded Drums on track 2. What I Needed, 3. Ways to Hate, 4. Bounce
Jesse Elkins - Recorded Drums on track 1. Killing Me, 5. Be, 6. Road of Doom, and 7. Life's So Good
Band Lineup Live:
Chris Neller - Vocals
Nathan Fike - Lead Guitar
Tony Smith - Guitar
Bill Mizen - Bass
Marshall Messer - Drums
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