U.S.-based rock band Electric Temple have dropped their electrifying new single and video, “Am I Damned?”, just in time for Halloween. Combining classic hard rock ferocity with a modern edge, the track firmly plants the group among the next wave of power-driven metal acts. From the opening riff, the song channels raw energy and haunting atmosphere, pulling listeners into a dark journey through the human condition.
Featuring an all-star lineup of rock veterans, Andrew Freeman (Last in Line, Lynch Mob, Offspring) leads with powerhouse vocals alongside Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) on bass, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big, KIX) on drums, and guitarist-songwriter-producer Tony Childs (Shanghai). Together, they forge a sound steeped in the legacy of classic metal while injecting new life into the genre.
“Am I Damned?” pays homage to icons like Dio, AC/DC, and Ozzy Osbourne, with an unmistakable modern polish courtesy of mix engineer Chris Collier (Korn, Whitesnake, Mick Mars). The result is a thunderous track that balances nostalgia with innovation — a perfect storm of blazing guitars, tight rhythm, and melodic grit.
With this release, Electric Temple deliver a statement of intent: hard rock is alive, loud, and ready to reignite. “Am I Damned?” doesn’t just nod to metal’s golden era — it kicks down the door with the conviction of a band built for the stage and destined for the spotlight.