HOUSE OF HOSTS SET TO RELEASE THUNDEROUS NEW EP 'RECKONING'

Scott O'Shea
Sep 18
2 min read

Swansea-based riff merchants, HOUSE OF HOSTS, continue their climb in supreme style, releasing their highly absorbing new single, Pedestal, out now. The track is a stunning preview of their forthcoming EP, Reckoning, which arrives on Friday 26th September.

Known for their emotionally raw and sonically intense sound, the Welsh five-piece — Daniel Foley-Griffiths (vocals), Jack Hunt (bass), Beth Goodwin (drums), and guitarists James Russell and Ross Davies — channel the spirit of metal legends like Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Disturbed, and Dream Theater, while carving out a sound uniquely their own.

Following the acclaim of past singles Oblivion, Bound by Fate, and Darkest Days, HOUSE OF HOSTS now deliver, Pedestal, a layered and hugely emotive track that showcases the band’s evolving emotional depth and musical maturity. Paired with a gripping music video, the song encapsulates the darkness and hope that defines their upcoming EP. Guitarist James Russell comments:

“The making of Reckoning made us look into ourselves and ask what made us who we are and what we stood for. As a result, this is our darkest and grittiest release to date — but there’s a prevailing theme of hope and rebirth running through the entire record.”

Featuring four powerful tracks, Reckoning captures HOUSE OF HOSTS’ signature live ferocity — loaded with formidable riffs, thoughtful guitar work, dynamic breakdowns, and a vocal performance that hits like a sledgehammer to the soul. With a rapidly growing fanbase and their boldest release to date on the horizon, HOUSE OF HOSTS are poised to make 2025 their defining year. Get ready for the Reckoning.

Novacaine – Rating: 10/10 (Reckoning EP)

"House of Hosts are gearing up to detonate the scene with their upcoming EP Reckoning. Every track crashes in like a thunder god’s arrival—commanding, unrelenting, and impossible to ignore. The sound doesn’t just hit your ears; it takes over your entire body, flooding you with raw energy that has you headbanging before you even realize it."