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Creative rebirth awaits English heavy metal band Loathe with the arrival of their long-anticipated new album, <\/span>A Stranger to You<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Released six years on from their critically acclaimed second album <\/span>I Let It In and It Took Everything<\/span><\/i>, this project repositions the four-piece as one of the most important bands in the space. <\/span><\/p>\n Comparisons to bands like Deftones naturally present themselves, yet what Loathe have been able to do with their sound feels timely and fresh for the way heavy music is diversifying today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Aggressive and primal elements meet Reznor\/Ross-esque cinematic production, confidently playing with metalcore, groove, and ambience with ease. Meticulously crafted with an expansive vision for what modern heavy music can be, <\/span>A Stranger to You<\/span><\/i> is a 14-track masterclass in emotive sonic world-building.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In the band\u2019s presence, it is clear that there is a deep reverence for their artistry and also for their own chemistry; one that has been nurtured for over a decade. As founding member Erik Bickerstaffe explains, the bedrock of Loathe\u2019s continued strength is their ability to trust, read, and hold one another accountable. <\/span>In an industry that sometimes thrives on unpredictability and chaos, this has been crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve never felt it with any other people before. We\u2019re in this weird synchronicity now,\u201d Bickerstaffe explains. \u201cWe can finish each other\u2019s sentences musically and we can predict what one another is about to say or do.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re not afraid to critique each other, even outside of music. Holding ourselves accountable as people. I think that boundary really isn\u2019t crossed with a lot of bands, from my perspective. It really is beneficial to be able to be so open and receptive to criticism. It\u2019s only benefitted us musically, creatively and socially. It then just lends itself to a better relationship everywhere.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Get your daily dose of everything happening in Australian\/New Zealand music and globally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nLove Music?<\/h2>\n