Back From The Dead
Ever since the release of Halestorm’s self-titled debut album in 2009, the band managed to soar to the top of the US metal music scene. The band achieved success beyond the confines of the heavy music community, receiving a Grammy Award in 2013, as well as charting on Billboard’s Top 200!
In addition to releasing high-quality music on a regular basis, the group managed to build a strong following on account of their steady touring schedule. They have performed with a huge range of acts, introducing their music to fans of headliners such as Alice Cooper and Evanescence, but also sharing the stage with Disturbed, Papa Roach, and many more. The wide array of artists they toured with highlights Halestorm’s incredible stylistic versatility as a band. With every album, the band set out to expand its broad sonic palette and take its vision to the next level. “Back From The Dead” is the group’s fifth studio work, and it continues to push the boundaries for the band. “Back From The Dead” has had a fairly long creative gestation. The record has been in the cards for quite some time now, but the COVID-19 pandemic followed the band to radically shift their schedule and find new ways to finance the recording, while also keeping their road stuff, crew, and families afloat in an unprecedented time for the music industry. In spite of all the challenges, “Back From The Dead” stands out as one of the most incendiary albums from Halestorm. Perhaps, the difficult period brought out the best in the band, in terms of using music as a way to react with all that’s been happening around them. The album deals with topics such as mental health, isolation and survival – making it extremely relevant to the current era. The songs are angsty and aggressive, but also personal and melodic, showcasing the group’s ever-extending sonic outreach. More importantly, “Back From The Dead” feels very close to that unmistakable energy that makes Halestorm’s live shows so legendary!
The sound of “Back From The Dead” could be described as relentless and uncompromising, but not devoid of nuances. What makes Halestorm stand out among other artists is their incredible ability to create heavy music that still offers a refined set of details, which make their arrangements really intriguing and one-of-a-kind.
Find out more about Halestorm, and listen to “Back From The Dead”.
***Review by Georgina Strilakos***