By: Jesse Striewski
2025 has been somewhat of an odd year so far for underground music, especially in the world of metal sub-genres, where bands such as 2000’s metalcore act Blessthefall are now making new music once again after an over five year recording absence.
As soon as I heard (and saw the tongue-in-cheek video for) album opener “mallxcore,” I was instantly brought back to the band’s earlier days. Tracks like “Wake the Dead,” “Drag Me Under,” and the title number are all equally-filled with brutal energy. Conversely the likes of “Somebody Else” and “Fell So Hard, Felt So Right” all show the band’s lighter side.
Earlier this year I was able to catch the band live for the first time in fifteen years at the annual Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona, which no doubt helped sparked excitement for the band’s “comeback.” All in all, Gallows is filled with ten (mostly) intense tracks that should pacify just about any fan of the band.
Rating: 3/5 Stars
