Daedric Trades in Brutality for Vulnerability in “Iridescent Wings” Acoustic Cover

On the heels of their sophomore album As The Light Left, Daedric has released “Iridescent Wings (Acoustic),” out now via FiXT.

“Iridescent Wings (Acoustic)” is the first single off the new Reborn EP, which will feature select songs from the recent LP As the Light Left. Initially described as “Daedric doesn’t really do ‘emo,’ but if we did, this would be our emo song,” their latest release, “Iridescent Wings,” rises anew, reborn from the ashes in a bare, confessional form, shedding its ferocity to reveal a more vulnerable side of the band. The track highlights Daedric’s remarkable sonic range, with Krystin Hope’s haunting vocals intertwining with gentle acoustic guitar chords, while producer Geoff Rockwell lends subtle backing vocals. The result is an intimate, stripped-down piece that trades intensity in favour of simple, raw emotional clarity.

The band states:

“When the possibility of doing acoustic versions came up, this one was a natural fit and was the first idea we had. That doesn’t mean it was easy. Getting the energy and emotion right took some real effort, but we ended up with something we think is a great addition to the Daedric canon.”

Born during the autumn of 2020 and launched in 2021, Daedric immediately resonated with fans in the modern metal world. Featuring vocalist/writer/artist Kristyn Hope working alongside producer Geoff Rockwell, Daedric crafts its signature sound by mining elements from every corner of the heavy music spectrum and combining them with soaring, emotive vocals and modern electronic production.

The project’s name draws inspiration from the open-world role-playing games, The Elder Scrolls, which provided the entire theme for Daedric’s first album, Mortal, which was released by FiXT in 2023 with critical acclaim.

The follow-up effort, As the Light Left, was released in 2025 amidst the band’s first full North American tour, supporting Danish-Swedish metal act, Vola, with a second North American tour following shortly after in February of 2026.

Daedric ‘Re:Formed’ album artwork