Post Hardcore Rockers from Fredericksburg, Virginia, For the Broken, released their latest EP Aurora earlier this year and I was lucky enough to receive it for a review. If you are a fan of bands like Issues, then you are definitely going to enjoy this listen! On December 3rd they just released their new single too so check out their Facebook page to stay up to date!
Borealis
I really like the synths with the double bass, it really kind of gives you
an opening to what the For the Broken sound is! This is typically the
type of metal and rock that I'm attracted to because it incorporates
melodies with the yelling. The breakdown about two minutes in is sick
and kind of reminds me of Issues. However, while they carry a similar sound to Issues you can tell For the Broken is more focused on their metal sound.
Elysium
This is probably my favorite track on the EP. I really love the dynamics
with the instrumentals and the vocals. It is definitely a song that
seeps into your bones and make sure whole entire body move. The lyrics
and melodies are very catchy which is great for getting people in the
audience to sing-along with you. I really love the lyrics in the song and I caught myself singing this song days after I listened to the album.
On Your Own
The electronic metal sound with the melodic pop vocals really
complement each other well and appeals to so many different kinds of
genres. I am actually slightly disappointed I was not aware of this Band
until now! This track is really nice builds and doesn't overdo it with
the double bass! The pop punk style vocals are a perfect overlay to the track, as well with the entire EP.
Temptation
This song is definitely heavier with instrumentals but has very catchy
riffs. It is songs like this that are so bouncy and metal that really make me excited to do reviews. You forget for a second you are reviewing an album and just enjoy the music in your ears.
The Dawning
I like this track because I have a bit of old-school metal mixed with
little bit of the electronic tones. This is also a song I would love to
see a video made for because of the dynamics and the sound you could do
so much visually with it! I absolutely have to catch these guys live
after reviewing their EP. I have not given a five star review in over a
year but For the Broken deserves it with this release! If you're a fan
of killer breakdowns, a little electronic sound, and a lot of powerful
vocals this is that EP to check out!
For the Broken on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthebrokenfxbg?ref=br_tf
For the Broken on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForTheBrokenfxb
For the Broken on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pA984gMmlw
-KC Casssi
www.kccassi.com
