Disfiguring the Goddess unveil their powerful new single 'AWOL', the second track to be released from the forthcoming album Bloom, due out 31st July via Seek & Strike. Arriving as one of the album's most unexpected moments, 'AWOL' showcases a more melodic and emotionally charged side of Cameron Argon's (aka Big Chocolate) long-running project, balancing crushing heaviness with memorable hooks, soaring dynamics and an almost rock-like sensibility. Shifting seamlessly between punishing riffs, unplanned yet compelling clean vocals and an uplifting lyrical core, the track demonstrates the expanded creative range that defines Bloom while remaining unmistakably rooted in the Disfiguring the Goddess sound.
Watch the video for 'AWOL' here: https://youtu.be/2TeESHUDW7I
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Commenting on the single, Argon states: “'AWOL' came together late in the writing process, when most of the record was already finished. I originally set out to recreate the energy of one of the album’s more punishing tracks and thought I was writing something brutal, intense, and mosh-ready, but what came out was almost the complete opposite. The song ended up revealing a more melodic and emotionally direct side of the record. Vocally, this is one of my favorite performances on the album. I think the vocals across the record are some of the strongest I have ever done, but 'AWOL' stands out because of how naturally it balances heaviness with tonal catchiness. There is almost a rock quality to parts of it, but it still feels fully rooted in Disfiguring the Goddess. The clean singing was never planned. I was just mapping out the melody and structure in a clean voice, and when I listened back, I realized the part already had the right character. I kept it exactly like that. I am not a traditional singer, but that unpolished instinct ended up serving the song really well. Structurally, it shifts between 4/4 and 6/8, which gives certain sections a strong sense of movement and lift without changing tempo or key. Lyrically and emotionally, it has an uplifting, push-forward energy, with a touch of that wounded romanticism that has always been part of DTG.”
Disfiguring the Goddess has always operated on its own terms. Driven by Argon’s singular vision across vocals, production and programming, the project has built a global following outside traditional industry structures, blending deathcore with electronic textures and experimental elements. The partnership with Seek & Strike expands that reach while keeping full creative control intact.
This year also sees Disfiguring the Goddess perform live for the first time, with a run of Canadian dates alongside Angelmaker and Ingested. Long a studio-focused project, the move into a live setting marks a significant shift. Argon comments: “Disfiguring the Goddess hasn’t developed in the traditional sense of a touring band. It has existed as an experimental entity. Bringing DTG into the live sphere must reflect that history. It will be experimental, alternative and immersive.”
Despite the shift, the core ethos remains untouched. Disfiguring the Goddess is still driven by Argon’s meticulous approach to songwriting and production, dense, punishing compositions layered with atmosphere and precision. The difference now is scope: a larger stage for a project that has always deserved one, representing a new, exciting beginning for DTG. Argon remarks, “Bloom is an album about accumulation, cultivation, and execution. There are a lot of themes running through it, both personal and sonic, but when I step back and look at the bigger picture, it symbolizes nurturing the seed of DTG until it finally blossoms. It is the beginning of a new chapter and the closing of an old one.”
With Bloom, Disfiguring the Goddess continue to refine their identity with a clear focus. No compromises, no dilution, just a more direct and fully realised version of the project on a larger scale.
Check out first single 'Low Slam Low' here.
Catch Disfiguring the Goddess live:
Angelmaker and Ingested Canadian Tour
7/31 - Red Deer, AB - Bo’s
8/1 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
8/2 - Grand Prairie, AB - Better Than Fred’s
8/4 - Saskatoon, SK - Coors Event Centre
8/5 – Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre
8/7 – North Bay, ON - North Bay Granite Club
8/8 – Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace
8/9 – Windsor, ON - Scarehouse Windsor
8/11 – St. Catherines, ON - Warehouse Concert Hall
8/12 – Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey
8/13 – Montreal, QC - Fairmount Theatre
8/14 – Quebec City, QC - La Source de la Martinière
8/15 – Moncton, NB - Xeroz Arcade Bar
8/16 – Halifax, NS - The Seahorse
8/18 - Sherbrooke, QC - Le Murdoch
8/20 – Sault Ste Marie, ON - TBD
8/21 – Thunder Bay, ON - Black Pirates Pub
8/23 – Regina, SK -The Exchange
8/25 – Calgary, AB - Dickens
8/26 – Nelson, BC - The Royal
8/27 – Kelowna, BC - Revelry
8/28 –Vancouver, BC - The Rickshaw
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