Sunset the Machine’s latest single, “Nameless City,” is a sonic whirlwind that will leave you breathless and craving more. Released on February 16th, this track showcases the raw energy and unapologetic attitude of the Portland, Oregon-based band.
The song has a genius opener. “Nameless City” begins gnarling its fangs with a rumbling brooding rev. It is slashed a few times with sharp, icy, and unforgiving guitar thrashes before you’re hit with a wall of sound that demands your attention. As the drums come crashing in like a hammer flattening a metal, driving the song forward with relentless force. Meanwhile, the guitars buzz underneath with a demonic demeanor building the intensity.
Lead vocalist Web delivers the lyrics with a lazy, heavy, and smug voice that evokes a weariness with an underlying attitude. His vocals trail with aggravated energy, perfectly complementing the gritty instrumentation. You can sense the pent-up energy ready to explode as his voice surges with frustration.
Sunset the Machine knows how to weave melody into their chaos. They bring a melodic appeal to the bridge of “Nameless City” against the continually thumping big drums.
If you’re a fan of hard rock, metal, or punk, Sunset the Machine is a band you need to check out. Their unique blend of genres creates a sound that is both familiar and fresh, drawing you in and refusing to let go. And with their live performances taking Northwest venues by storm last year, there’s no doubt that Sunset the Machine is a rock band on the rise.
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Review By: Naomi Joan