Introduced by the grittiest of guitar riffs, ‘Not I’ doesn’t take long to bloom into a full band bonanza. Drums are heavy and rowdy; vocals are hard-hitting and relatable. What more could you wish for? Perhaps a cowbell? Frequency Overload have that too. Hailing from Rocky Point, US, the American outfit has recently unveiled their latest effort, ‘Not I’, a piece that takes a strikingly firm stance on themes of emotional toxicity and narcissism. It was also captured on tape by Joey Z at Vudu Studio and The Nest Studio, a process that has given the single hints of grainy texture. It feels almost timeless.
The listening experience behind ‘Not I’ is incredibly explosive and bold, a slice of unapologetic metal and hardcore euphoria delivered with unmatched fierceness. Frequency Overload are eager to transport us back in time, echoing late ‘90s and early ‘2000s guitar-coded tropes and hypnotic distortions. Such a nostalgic ethos is supercharged by the group’s dynamic and playful lead vocals, always oscillating between raw singing and impactful scream-like flair. The result is a track that’s intense and urgent, but also fun and expansive.
Delving deeper into the impactful messaging behind the song, Frequency Overload explain: “This is a genre-bending metal anthem for those who are simply done with users, liars, and narcissists. The main riff is a hook so deep you can’t let go. standing up for oneself in a world of dreary followers… being sick and tired of users, the song focuses on saying NO!”. Well, the mission has been achieved, and whether or not listeners will be metal fans, we are confident they’ll deeply resonate with the lyrical matter at hand. For anyone keen to witness Frequency Overload live, the band is set to appear at the annual Spring Slaughter 2 concert in Oakdale, NY, on April 11.
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