The affect of nu steel has transform extra common in recent times, however this band’s breed of snarling vocals, supercharged riffs and digital edges supplies a dynamic, intoxicating twist that units them aside.
Named after a Deftones observe, Graphic Nature had been shaped in 2018 by means of vocalist Harvey Freeman, guitarists Pete Woolven and Matas Michailovskis, bassist Charlie Smith and drummer Jack Bowdery, all of whom stay within the band these days.
They began out trying out spectrums of steel and hardcore however, given nu steel’s affect on them and the will to play what they actually love, in 2022 they made the mindful resolution to dial up the 90s riffs and beats. Their intuition was once confirmed proper when their debut full-length, ultimate yr’s A Thoughts Ready To Die, earned them some huge pageant appearances and nominations within the 2024 Heavy Track Awards.
Obviously on an inventive roll, this newest, introspectively-titled album champions the similar nu metalcore spirit and is pushed by means of lyrics that take on psychological well being problems reminiscent of nervousness and melancholy, partially impressed by means of Harvey’s personal struggles with PTSD.
Blinded and For You sizzle with sturdy Slipknot vibes. One thing I’m Now not and Breathe boast heavy sunglasses of Korn, and Session24 supplies a calming digital interlude. For probably the most phase, it’s the tracks that revel in bursts of energising drum and bass that have a tendency to face out, however some of the memorably uncooked and exhilarating ones must be When No One Is Staring at, which does a in particular tough activity of swerving between tortured, whispering helplessness and raucous, full-pelt fury.
Skilfully splicing in combination the previous and new in some way this is heavy, truthful, infectious and simply the correct mix of chaotic and creepy, this newest free up continues to solidify Graphic Nature’s distinctive place within the scene.
Who Are You When No One Is Staring at is out now by way of Impolite.
