Review: Promises Unsaid Announces Hexproof – A Boundary-Breaking Metalcore Explosion
Promises Unsaid, the explosive metalcore band emerging from Binghamton, New York, is ready to make waves once again with their latest album, Hexproof, set to release on September 20, 2024. With a unique blend of metalcore, post-hardcore, pop, and nu-metal influences, Hexproof positions Promises Unsaid at the forefront of the genre, pushing limits and setting new standards for modern heavy music. For fans of heavyweights like Bad Omens, Falling in Reverse, Avenged Sevenfold, and Memphis May Fire, this album is a must-listen that promises to blend brutality with melody in a way few bands can.
What makes Hexproof so remarkable? For starters, the production quality is impeccable. Mixed and mastered by Randy Pasquarella at Pasquarella Recordings in Beacon, New York, the album captures every growl, riff, and atmospheric synth with pristine clarity. Pasquarella has captured the band’s intensity, taking listeners on a rollercoaster of sound and emotion. The album’s layers are meticulously crafted, combining sharp, dynamic riffs with soaring vocal harmonies and symphonic overlays that elevate the genre beyond what most metalcore acts deliver. It’s music that feels like a constant buildup—an onslaught of energy and emotion that never truly lets up.
Promises Unsaid initially burst onto the scene with their 2021 debut album Growing Pains, but it was their 2022 single “Mind Play” that really grabbed attention. From performing at the Local Band Smokeout Festival in California to sharing the stage with Drop Out Kings, the band proved that their musical prowess wasn’t just confined to the studio. They continued to build on this momentum with tracks like “Media Madness,” “Umami,” and “Revenge of The Smoothie King” (a sequel to their fan-favorite track, “The Smoothie King”), all of which showcased their ability to switch seamlessly between aggression and melody while delivering powerful lyrics.
Hexproof is far from a one-dimensional record. Its tracks are constructed with an intensity that hits hard while keeping listeners engaged with surprising shifts and inventive hooks. Promises Unsaid demonstrates a rare level of precision in weaving together different genres without losing their identity or falling into predictability. This is an album for fans who want metalcore with substance—songs that are as thoughtful as they are heavy.
The band will host a special album release show on October 26th, where they’ll perform both Growing Pains and Hexproof in full. Fans can expect an unforgettable night featuring guest performances by Migs 718, Long Way Home, Heavy Delish and the Bone Throwers, and Tragic Intent. Promises Unsaid has earned a reputation for high-energy, magnetic performances, and this release show promises to be no different.
With Hexproof, Promises Unsaid has crafted a genre-bending masterpiece that will surely leave a lasting impact on the metalcore landscape. This album is a sonic journey of fierce riffs, gripping emotion, and relentless energy—a testament to the evolution of heavy music and the power of true, unfiltered artistry.
