Edinburgh’s masked metalcore outlier OBELISK charges forward with “Set Me Free,” a blistering new single from his debut album ‘Brushed By Darkness,’ out now. Anonymous and entirely self-produced, OBELISK operates as a one-man force. Every riff, every lyric, every layered texture comes from his own hands, forging a sound that is heavy yet deeply personal.
“Set Me Free” surges with emotional intensity, fusing crushing breakdowns with melodic lift. The track expands his sonic world, balancing confrontation and vulnerability in equal measure. It is bold and unfiltered, built from instinct and sharpened by deliberate songwriting.
OBELISK first emerged with “Stardust Cycle,” followed by “Where Do You End?” and “Tragically Designed.” Each release tightened his grip on the alt-metal conversation, showcasing chaotic energy shaped with precision. The momentum carries into ‘Brushed By Darkness,’ an album that shifts between moods while exploring isolation, unrest and creative struggle.
Drawing inspiration from Sleep Token, Green Day, Bring Me The Horizon and Electric Callboy, OBELISK refuses to sit in one lane. ‘Brushed By Darkness’ stands as a defining opening chapter. Confessional. Confrontational. Relentless.