โDying Lightโ by ChuggaBoom is an absolute beast of a trackโdark, menacing, and unapologetically brutal. Known for their tongue-in-cheek humor and chaotic energy, the Birmingham-based metalcore band takes a sharp left turn with this one, diving headfirst into heavier, more intense territory. Itโs raw. Itโs relentless. Mastered by the legendary Joel Wanasek (whoโs worked with heavy-hitters like Blessthefall and Machine Head), itโs a sonic gut punch that lingers long after the final note.
The track opens with an eerie shimmer of sound before an absolute monster of a growl rips through the silence, shaking the ground beneath it. Itโs hoarse, guttural, and hauntingly powerful, setting the tone for the controlled chaos that follows. Then the drums hitโpounding, rolling, and building like an unstoppable forceโbefore distorted, razor-sharp guitars explode into the mix. The aggression is palpable, the frustration almost tangible, but somehow, within all this rage, thereโs an undeniable catchiness.
The bridge is where things get truly wild. The vocals swing between raw, guttural bellows and higher, sharper, near-cracking wails, creating a tension that keeps you hooked. The shifts in vocal intensity feel like a full-on breakdown of sanity, dragging you deeper into the trackโs stormy atmosphere.
With ChuggaBoom set to release a new song every month in 2025, this is just the beginning of their most ambitious era yet. Oh, and did we mention their upcoming European headline tour? With stops across Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, and France, itโs clear theyโre coming in hot this year. Fans of Ice Nine Kills, Electric Callboy, and Polarisโthis oneโs for you. Stay tuned.
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Review by: Naomi Joan