Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos.” After departing from Fever 333 in October 2022, the dynamic duo knew it was time to sonically explore corners of the alternative landscape they hadn’t reached. This time, without creative differences in their way. Luckily, House Of Protection—their new venture—found its sound on their first day of writing. The band combines the raw grit and uncensored ferocity fans from the past decade have come to expect from the artists, tinged with a humble and unique approach to modern… Read more »
Even if you’re convinced that a band changing their sound is the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, it’s perfectly natural for someone’s music to develop and shift from album to album. But every once in a while, those shifts are so dramatic that the early work ends up sounding like it was released by an entirely different band than the more recent material.
How do you transform a tantalizing metalcore song into an eerie lullaby without losing an ounce of the emotion or the intensity? If we’re talking “Sleepwalking†by the scene-dominating British band Bring Me The Horizon, the only way is to have This Wild Life cover it.
Following up the release of “It’s Supposed To Hurt,” “Learn To Forget,” “Being One” House Of Protection is back with a new track and music video for “Pulling Teeth.” Additionally, the band announced their Jordan Fish-produced (ex-Bring Me The Horizon) debut EP, GALORE, due out on September 13 via Red Bull Records. Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta (ex-FEVER 333 musicians) “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos. Starting again was the whole point of this [project].” Fascinatingly, House Of Protection headed all the way to Indie to film their “Pulling Teeth” music video. The… Read more »
After releasing their supercharged singles “It’s Supposed To Hurt” and “Learn To Forget” House Of Protection is showing the softer side of their musical vision with new track, “Being One” via Red Bull Records. Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta (ex-FEVER 333 musicians) “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos. Starting again was the whole point of this [project].” This synth-laced, pop-rock-infused offering proves that this is the alternative dynamic duo of your dreams. Harrison’s vocals shine on the record, revealing a new level of brilliance for his range. Of “Being One,” Improta says, “‘Being One’… Read more »
Following the release of their major label debut, “It’s Supposed To Hurt,” House Of Protection is back with a new track, “Learn To Forget,” via Red Bull Records. Guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta (ex-FEVER 333 musicians) “knew it wasn’t going to be easy to start again from scratch, but that phrase became our ethos. Starting again was the whole point of this [project].” “Learn To Forget” comes out of the gate swinging with supercharged hardcore sonics and screams and a euphoria-inducing chorus with soaring vocals. Improta and Harrison strike the perfect balance of classic hardcore and modern rock with help from producer… Read more »
After unveiling thrilling collabs such as “V.A.N.” with Bad Omens and “Suffocate” with Knocked Loose, Poppy is back with a new solo single, “New Way Out.” Produced by ex-Bring Me The Horizon‘s Jordan Fish and House Of Protection‘s (ex-FEVER 333) Stephen Harrison, the track blends Poppy‘s iconic raw metal sonics with futuristic rock elements and sultry, smooth vocals. If you pick up on hints of pop in the new single, you are hearing it absolutely right. In an interview with NME, Poppy shared, “We weren’t listening to much new music when we made ‘New Way Out’ but I was listening… Read more »
Following their departure from FEVER 333 in 2022, guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta are back to share their new project, House Of Protection. “It’s Supposed To Hurt” marks their debut and is produced by ex-Bring Me The Horizon‘s Jordan Fish. The stellar duo are now signed to Red Bull Records. Initially, they dropped their first (literally) fiery teaser on April 22 and rapidly gained thousands of Instagram followers. On “It’s Supposed To Hurt,” both Improta and Harrison show off their vocal prowess. They offer a unique mix of grungey, dissonant verses and yearning screams in the chorus. House… Read more »
If Bring Me The Horizon is serving the “Kool-Aid,” we’re guzzling it down. The UK titans have officially issued their first new single of 2024 and the first new music since their longtime keyboardist/percussionist Jordan Fish parted ways with the group last month. The fiery new single, featuring obvious callbacks to the group’s metalcore roots, pulsates with anthemic energy, embellished with gritty synths and masterfully crafted instrumentation. From the intricate riffs and crashing breakdowns to the commanding drive of the drums, every element converges into a powerful listening experience. Oli Sykes‘ guttural screams and captivating vocals soar above it all,… Read more »
Charlotte Sands has officially launched her independent debut album, can we start over? Inspired by the concept of embracing new beginnings, whether it’s through “restarting a relationship,” growing in your career, or other transformative moments in life, the anthemic nine-track release was surely worth the wait. From the previously released singles “blindspot,” “use me,” “pity,” and “get over it,” to the standout single “on the outside” featuring Point North, can we start over? is a declaration of confidence, strength, vulnerability, and embracing change. Earlier this week, before the official release, Sands shared her debut record exclusively with idobi Radio listeners… Read more »
