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EP OF THE WEEK: THE ONE THEY FEAR- PERSEVERENCE

 




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New York-based  Metalcore outfit The One They Fear have released their sophomore EP "Perseverance". The follow up to their 2016 debut "Silent Consent"

The trio formed in 2013 by vocalist Rick Hardy and guitarist Jon Robinson following many years of frequenting the metal scene. Jake Wilde later joined them on bass. The idea behind the band as a means to write about the perpetrators of humanity. "Perseverance" is a four-track EP that mixes metalcore stylings with a modern edge.

The EP opens with Perseverances a dynamic blast of clean and harsh vocals, accompanied by pulsating riffs and pummeling drums. The music itself has interesting changes in intervals that dictate the tempo. This gives an emotional connection to the baying listeners. Next up is the intense Metamorphosis with its high tempo and message of uniting against a common enemy. The story is told through colossal melodies that dominate the track. I personally this suits the emotions conveyed. Daunting breakdowns add a sense of perpetual loss that can only be mended through togetherness.

Ignite feels like a return to the 2000s with its highly energetic riffs, clean vocals and instrumental breakdowns, all steeped in raw emotion and anguish. I feel the songwriting is a major strength the band have brought to the recordings. Each song structured to absorb and enjoy. And finally, the Covid-19 inspired Is This Who We Are. The slow tempo directed through pulsating beats, sorrowful vocals, and an aggressive riff sums up how many must be experiencing at these times.

Overall, The One They Fear may have nothing to be scared of with four excellently composed tracks, haunting vocals, and tenacious guitars to bring through a new following. Words by Anselm Anderson.

Perseverance is now available to purchase/ download via all good music platforms such as Apple and Spotify.




TRACKLISTING

  1. Perseverance
  2. Metamorphosis
  3. Ignite
  4. Is This Who We Are?


Band Members
Rick Hardy- Vocals/Guitars
Jon Robinson-Guitars
Jake Wilde- Bass

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