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Otherwise Dead presents: Falling Forever.

Otherwise, Dead is a band focusing on making aggressive and uncompromising music. Their most recent studio single is titled “Falling Forever.” It is a great introduction to the band’s vision and musical aesthetics while providing a distinctive set of memorable songs.

The song clocks in at slightly over the 3-minute mark and packs a lot of punch in the process. Some songs bloom with long introductions or try to build up tension with some ambiance. However, “Falling Forever” takes no prisoners right off the bat. The track kicks you in the guts with a massive guitar riff and a relentless rhythm section that immediately sets the energy bar as high as possible. The guitar sound is particularly amazing. Most modern metal tends to have overly bright and bass-heavy guitar tones, but Otherwise, Dead is pushing on the impact of the mid-range. This is a great way to capture the magic warmth of classic metal while still giving the music a more contemporary edge. Guitarists Tyler Rock (I couldn’t think of a better name for a heavy metal axeman) and Taylor Kettle provide a lot of energy and a significant chunk of the detailed melodic backbone that makes the music stand out.

Matthew Hicks, sitting behind the drum kit, is doing an amazing job at holding it all down. His double-pedal lines emphasize the guitar phrasing beautifully, and the drums are generally very nuanced, especially using cymbals to add details and accents here and there. This adds more dynamics to the song, combining the subtlety of the drummer’s intricate playing with his solid backbeat locking in with the bass and the guitars. The roaring wall of sound of the latter is a defining element in the mix. However, the bass and guitars have their own space, never overwhelming the vocals. Speaking of which, Singer Maxton Donnell stands out with a give-all performance that shows confidence and melodic maturity. The vocal performance is absolutely outstanding. The vocals are fierce and in-your-face, driving the mood of the song.

This album will entice fans of the “old guard” as well as people who prefer a more modern approach to heavy metal. In fact, it brings together the best of both worlds, tipping the hat to influential artists such as Metallica, Trivium, Killswitch Engage, as well as The Black Dahlia Murder, and Avenged Sevenfold, only to mention a few. Ultimately, this release is highly recommended to fans of contemporary metal music. However, you should also give it a proper shot if you like the classic sound of metal from the 80s to the 90s, especially. This release also has some hardcore influences, especially in the way the intensity of the music makes it all the more furious and monolithic. The song also excels in terms of production. The sound of the mix offers a high-quality tone that feels very crisp and direct. Many contemporary metal works are way too overproduced. As a result, they might risk sounding depersonalized and “stock.” However, this is definitely not the car here. Thankfully, Otherwise Dead seems to prefer a more organic approach. The sound is very polished, but not in a slick way. You can still feel the impetus of the actual performance of the band and appreciate the personal nuances and stylistic contribution that every band member is able to bring to the table. As they say, it is all about the sum of the parts. This is especially true of a band setting when amazing things can happen if musicians get a genuine chance to bring some individualism and personality to the sound of a group effort. In conclusion, “Falling Forever” is an amazing taste of what Otherwise Dead is capable of. It is also a great indication of what to expect next from this talented metal combo.

Find out more about Otherwise Dead, and listen to “Falling Forever,” which is currently available on Spotify and other major digital streaming services. You can also reach the band on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, as well as subscribing to the band’s channel on Youtube.

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