Alternative metal artist, fantasy writer, and self-proclaimed general nuisance Zach Adams has released “Dead Man Walking,” a gripping new single that fuses raw intensity, haunting atmosphere, and dark, crushing riffs. Drawing from the emotional turbulence of anxiety, the track plunges listeners into inner turmoil with powerful vocals and unrelenting instrumentation.
Serving as the official theme song for Adams’ horror/fantasy novel Dead Man Walking: Narrator’s Cut (Book #1 in the Ivyverse series), the song expertly blends storytelling with sonic aggression. It marks the first of eleven tracks that will form a full soundtrack to the book, all released under Adams’ independent label, Splitting Adams Entertainment.
Influenced by the raw power of Metallica, the haunting depth of Alice in Chains, the dark riffs of Black Sabbath, and even the cinematic flair of Danny Elfman, “Dead Man Walking” delivers a compelling mix of grit and melody. The result is emotionally charged alternative metal that resonates far beyond genre boundaries, perfect for playlists that demand authenticity and intensity.
“Just a they/them out here causing may/hem,” Adams says of their creative approach. As both the producer and driving force behind the project, they have crafted a release that feels as personal as it is powerful.
“Dead Man Walking” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
About Zach Adams
Zach Adams is a fantasy writer, music maker, and general nuisance based in Anchorage, Alaska. Operating under they/them pronouns, Adams channels personal experience and dark imagination into both literature and alternative metal. Their novel Dead Man Walking: Narrator’s Cut launches the Ivyverse series, with this single serving as its sonic counterpart, the first in an 11-track soundtrack produced entirely by Adams and released via their label, Splitting Adams Entertainment.
