Defocus are a German metalcore band and this is their second album.
Following on from 2021’s In the Eye of Death We Are All the Same comes There Is a Place for Me on Earth, bringing us 32 minutes of aggressive new material.
There Is a Place for Me on Earth is a powerhouse of modern heavy metalcore. Enhanced by electronics and blessed with ample groove and energetic hooks, this is a record designed to get you moving. It also has enough emotive depth to keep you returning, striking a balance between the surface appeal of the chunky riffs and the dance-friendly rhythms and the well-crafted nature of the atmospherics and the diverse vocals.
Metalcore, djent, nu-metal, hardcore, modern metal, and deathcore all collide to create an album of infectious tracks that are easy to revisit again and again. If you’re a fan of contemporary heaviness then Defocus are better than most, and this is a great album to slam around to at the gym, (as you do).
With a solid grasp of songcraft, emotive dynamics, and satisfying breakdowns, There Is a Place for Me on Earth is a top record if you’re a fan of the style.
Fans of Alpha Wolf, Borders, Aviana, Landmvrks, Polar, etc. should pay attention to Defocus.
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