When a band decides to reinvent itself, the outcome can seem like a roll of the dice. But for Nothing but Real, their newest single, "DOOM," is more than a reimagining, it's a statement.
"DOOM" materializes images of skies falling and forces rising. Given its grand building arrangements and theatrical crescendos, it sounds like soundtrack fodder for high-stakes film scenes in trailers, with tension mounting, reveal moments, and the piece reaching epic proportions. You can hear the influence of Hans Zimmer, Muse, and Bring Me The Horizon. Still, they shape it into something different altogether, a Frankenstein-like creation where personal turmoil meets real release. Produced by Bertrand PONCET Chunk! No Captain Chunk!, LANDMVRKS, "DOOM" marks a confident re-establishment of the band's musical world. Blending progressive rock, heavy metal, pop, and electro, the song is a striking, visceral, and powerful avalanche.
"DOOM" represents the band's rebirth into Era 2. With a new lead and makeover that convey sharper conviction, the group rediscovered its initial artistic vision while further developing its science fiction-inspired narrative universe. It's not a step up, it's a jump into the unknown.
The experience of listening to "DOOM" is one of knowing and not-knowing simultaneously, being stuck between a world falling apart and one arising. There's a filmic heaviness to the track, but it also feels intimate, inviting reflection on one's inner, dormant powers, ready for release. It's a tight game, and in an oversaturated field where genres tend to take the easy route, Nothing but Real dares to craft soundscapes that are as much of a story as they are energy. "DOOM" is the sound of a group of musicians walking into their destiny, and they make sure you feel every minute of it.