Some bands get reflective after years of not playing, but TiLT 360 is not one of them. The alternative metal band from Youngstown, Ohio, still sounds just as powerful as they did from 1999 to 2010, as shown by their single "Point Blank." The song is both a reintroduction and a declaration. TiLT 360 never really left, they were getting faster.
The band's sound is shaped by their struggles with addiction, their strength, and their promise to tell the truth. Billy Smaltz, the singer, has a unique delivery that shows how he feels and what he's been through. Jason Miller's strong guitar, Drew Salzano's deep bass lines, and Heather Jurina's relentless rhythmic attack on drums all make his voice sound heavier. Their music is a mix of the angry sound of modern alternative metal and the sad sound of grunge.
Fans who remember TiLT 360's shows with Nonpoint, The Exies, Smile Empty Soul, and Mushroomhead will immediately hear the urgency, honesty, and emotion. But "Point Blank" has changed over time, through loss, and through personal growth. Every change in the dynamics, every riff, and every vocal break is significant.
"Point Blank" is a reminder of the strong community that TiLT 360 built for people who have been listening for a long time. It even made it onto the K.O. highlight reel of Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik, who used to be the Middleweight Champion. "Point Blank" not only revives TiLT 360's legacy but also gives it new life. The most significant change may still be coming if this is just the beginning of their next chapter.