Faded Intentions: Forging a New Path in Hardcore wiht Unexpected Depth
Faded Intentions isn’t just another hardcore band; they’re actively reshaping the genre’s boundaries.This quartet is blending ferocious energy with surprising melodic textures, creating a sound that’s both familiar and strikingly original. Their debut album demonstrates a maturity born from years immersed in the hardcore scene, yet fearlessly pushes beyond its conventions.
A Foundation Built on Experience
The band members bring a wealth of experience to the table,having cut their teeth in numerous previous projects. Guitarist Dale Rigby openly admits a captivation with the darker side of music,appreciating “a level of violence that I just was really interested in - it’s dangerous and exciting.” This isn’t about gratuitous aggression, however. It’s about channeling raw emotion into something powerful and cathartic.
Bassist Joe Cornwell, brimming with youthful energy, grounds the band with his love for melodic metalcore bands like Poison the Well.This diverse range of influences is key to Faded Intentions’ unique sonic palette.
Beyond the Beatdown: A Learned Musicality
Hardcore, at its core, is a DIY movement that prioritizes fresh voices. However,Faded Intentions leverages the collective experience of its members. Years spent playing and experiencing countless shows have honed their instincts.
They understand what truly resonates with a crowd, moving beyond the simplistic ”three-chords and a beatdown” formula. You’ll find a nuanced musicality that elevates their sound.
Dynamic Shifts and Genre Fusion
Faded intentions excels at playful, dynamic shifts within their songs. For metal fans, expect blistering thrash guitar solos reminiscent of Metallica, Slayer, and Arcangel. Hardcore devotees will appreciate the driving two-step rhythms that demand movement.
But what truly sets them apart is the incorporation of shoegaze elements. This isn’t simply adding an interlude; it’s weaving the atmospheric distortion and melodic vocals of shoegaze into the core of their hardcore sound.
* Thrash Metal Influence: Expect nods to classic metal bands.
* Hardcore Staples: Two-step rhythms and energetic breakdowns are present.
* Shoegaze Integration: Distortion and melodic vocals create a unique texture.
Lyrical Ferocity and Social Commentary
Vocalist Rigby delivers lyrics with a raw, uncompromising ferocity. On “Cost of Spite,” she confronts the frustration of having your worth reduced to superficial characteristics.
Her lyrics, like “Suffer, set it off, trapped in unequal life,” speak to the anger of facing prejudice based on gender, race, or sexuality.Ultimately, the message is one of empowerment – refusing to compromise your identity for the comfort of others.
Subverting Expectations and Defining a New Sound
The band intentionally aims to subvert expectations. They aren’t content to simply replicate existing hardcore tropes.
“We want to come out with something unexpected on our debut album – and we’re proud of it,” says Dale. They’ve successfully created a sound that’s both deeply rooted in hardcore tradition and boldly innovative.
Faded Intentions isn’t just making music; they’re forging a new path, inviting you to experience a hardcore sound that’s as intelligent as it is indeed intense. They’re proving that hardcore can be complex, dynamic, and surprisingly beautiful.
