Deadrift is an emotionally driven alternative/metal artist who writes from the places most people avoid—grief, endurance, love, regret, and the quiet fight to keep going when everything feels heavier than it should. His music lives at the crossroads of modern metalcore, nu-metal, and atmospheric alternative rock, built on massive hooks, vulnerable lyrics, and an unapologetically human core. A lifelong songwriter and drummer, Deadrift’s work has always been rooted in connection rather than spectacle. His songs aren’t about shock value or trends—they’re about saying the things people don’t know how to say out loud. Themes of abandonment, resilience, devotion, and emotional survival run through his catalog, often written from the perspective of someone still standing, even if barely. Health limitations changed the way Deadrift creates—but not why he creates. Embracing modern tools, including AI as a creative instrument, allowed him to continue shaping music when traditional paths were no longer accessible. For him, the method is secondary to the message: art is art, no matter the hand that shapes it. These tools aren’t shortcuts—they’re lifelines, giving voice to stories that still deserve to be heard. At the heart of Deadrift’s writing is a deep sense of empathy. His songs aim to sit beside the listener in their worst moments, not preach at them. Whether it’s a crushing metal anthem or a stripped-down, tear-soaked ballad, every track carries the same intention: you’re not broken for feeling this way, and you’re not alone. As a father, and a survivor of his own battles, Deadrift writes with the weight of lived experience. His music is for the ones who stayed when it hurt, loved when it wasn’t easy, and kept breathing when quitting would’ve been simpler. building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.