Hanoi’s metal underground welcomed a fresh yet deeply seasoned voice in 2023 with the emergence of Gargoyles In The Night Wasteland, a project born of shared history and vision. Guitarist Danny and vocalist Zack first crossed paths years earlier on the underground circuit in China, where their respective bands often found themselves sharing the same stages. These early encounters laid the foundation for mutual respect and creative compatibility. When both musicians eventually found themselves in Vietnam, they reunited and decided to channel their collective experience into a new project—one darker, heavier, and more deliberate in its aesthetic. Thus, Gargoyles In The Night Wasteland was formed.
The music of Gargoyles In The Night Wasteland defies rigid genre labels, instead weaving together an evolving tapestry of influences. At its core, the sound is anchored by groove metal’s weight and rhythmic punch and death metal’s raw ferocity. But each track brings something distinct to the table: industrial abrasion, layered atmospheric textures, and ambient interludes that push their sound beyond standard expectations. The result is music that feels massive yet nuanced, brutal yet eerily cinematic.
Rather than lean entirely on aggression, the band crafts tension and release by pairing relentless riffs with moments of eerie calm, electronic noise, and unsettling ambiance. Their compositions feel like journeys through a bleak, desolate soundscape, living up to their evocative name.
Though a relatively young band, Gargoyles In The Night Wasteland has already begun carving out its space in Hanoi’s growing metal scene. Their music resonates with listeners who crave heavy music that transcends sheer force, offering a layered experience that’s as immersive as it is punishing.
The band remains a collaborative effort between Danny and Zack at its creative core, with live configurations adapting as needed to realize their full vision on stage. The partnership between guitarist and vocalist is clearly defined by years of shared history, trust, and complementary artistic instincts, giving the band a sense of cohesion that belies its short history.
Gargoyles In The Night Wasteland is poised to become a fixture in Hanoi’s metal underground. Their commitment to crafting unique, atmospheric heaviness sets them apart from the crowd, and future material is already rumored to build even further on the industrial and ambient components of their sound. For those seeking more than just brutality—for those who want music that evokes mood, place, and narrative—Gargoyles In The Night Wasteland stands ready to deliver.
