# Melodic Death Metal Force SELIAS Return With New Single “Bastard” - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/selias-new-single-bastard/ - Published: 2026-09-03T14:00:00-05:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney Toronto-based melodic death metal band SELIAS has released a new single and video titled “Bastard.” The track explores themes of psychological trauma and reclaiming identity, incorporating aggressive riffs, groove-driven rhythms, and powerful vocals. Founded in 2021, the Canadian group previously released the albums HEADSHOT and KILLKARMA. Their upcoming third album, Nine Lives, expands on their groove metal foundation by blending heavier instrumentation with melodic and atmospheric elements. 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The song captures the feeling of being trapped beneath emotional weight, while its aggressive riffs, groove-driven rhythms and powerful vocals reflect the tension between breaking down and fighting back.   | | | | **“Bastard” Single**   | | | | | | | | | | [STREAM ](https://stat.carlobellottipublishing.net/sl/MzY0MzcwNTc6NzIwMTcwMw==/d17994a6a96db4bdb7eaa454f65b2b0a71f88s4) | |     | | | | **Watch the video:**   | | | | | | | | Bastard [⌊Bastard⌉⌊Bastard⌉ Watch this video on YouTube ![video_preview_5c5a0b87c97e47bdd4b3db71da659ec0.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/s7201703.sendpul.se/ti/7201703/27690672/d80b12e5760888ee912c2c1c1be386ed7201703/video_preview_5c5a0b87c97e47bdd4b3db71da659ec0.jpg?fit=1290%2C0&ssl=1)   | | | |   | | | | | | | | ![4_-_SELIAS_-_Row_s](https://i0.wp.com/s7201703.sendpul.se/ti/7201703/27690672/d80b12e5760888ee912c2c1c1be386ed7201703/4_-_SELIAS_-_Row_s.jpg?w=570&ssl=1) ![4_-_SELIAS_-_Row_s](https://i0.wp.com/s7201703.sendpul.se/ti/7201703/27690672/d80b12e5760888ee912c2c1c1be386ed7201703/4_-_SELIAS_-_Row_s.jpg?fit=1290%2C0&ssl=1)   | | | | **About SELIAS** SELIAS is a Canadian melodic death and groove metal band founded in 2021. 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