Walls of Jericho are a US Hardcore/Metalcore band and this is their sixth album.
Has it really been a decade since No One Can Save You from Yourself? Apparently so. Well, Walls of Jericho are back, in no uncertain terms. System Error: Humanity explodes out of gate, all muscular chops and beefy attitude. Walls of Jericho mean business.
System Error: Humanity contains 15 tracks that are designed to make you move. Big fat chunky riffs and harsh shouting are the order of the day, and Walls of Jericho kick out the jams like there’s no tomorrow.
The style, if you’re unfamiliar with it, is metallic hardcore, and Walls of Jericho know exactly what they’re doing with the material. It’s got a strong hardcore backbone that’s had metallic parts unceremoniously grafted onto it, allowing the songs to be powered by a crushing hybrid exoskeleton. It’s metalcore, infused with old-school belligerence and 00s NWOAHM. It hits the spot, it has to be said, and works wonders in the gym.
Candace Buckingham, the band’s snarling vocalist, is taking no prisoners. She is joined by guests on three songs, from Lamb of God and The Red Chord, as well as her daughter too. The son of the Walls of Jericho bassist also appears across the album, contributing additional guitars here and there. The latter two guests help flesh out the longest track on this album, A Brighter Fire, which continues the Walls of Jericho trend of including a song that showcases the band’s wider talents; it’s a mood-focused atmospheric track, with expressive clean singing.
Honestly, there’s a lot to like and enjoy about System Error: Humanity. It feels like a very honest record. It focuses mainly on short songs, with no filler, plenty of meaty weight, and blunt force hooks. Walls of Jericho’s latest is a powerhouse of metallic hardcore.
Very highly recommended.
