Australian duo My Inner Hyde keep things simple but striking, with the old-school distortion and anthemic, evocative writing of Eliminate.
Featuring a brilliantly heavy sound, fine production capturing the essence of this power-chord, bass and beat combo, the track is instantly nostalgic, but then evolves through a more creative pathway, with stripped-back drum fills and poetically dark lyrics to help piece together a whole new sound.
The classic metal scream is utilised, but with a kind of haunting, cinematic and theatrical alteration, and the stripped-back moments are brilliant – contrast is masterfully incorporated, gifting Eliminate a level of captivating impact that extends right through to the nineties-style indie-rock solo of the final third.
Taking influence from the greats and maintaining the building blocks known to work, whilst striving for a certain expressive originality and playful freedom, My Inner Hyde is an impressive and engaging modern metal act. The versatility of this one song speaks volumes on behalf of their understanding of what works, and it’s that intricate balancing of complexity and simple appeal that lets the music connect so well.
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