Rage Unfold's newest single, "My Division", is a blistering declaration of intent that sees the band immediately establishing themselves as ones to watch on the world stage. The song is a dense alloy of hard-rock attitude and progressive brilliance that showcases not only Bulgaria's weightiest export on the modern metal stage.
"My Division" is the sense of a conflict within oneself, a tale of self-interrogation and perseverance that many will find familiar. Under My Skin, which features lyrics co-written by guitarist and composer Bozhidar Popov and Marie-Louise Anastas, is about battling one's own dark side while having the courage to fight against it. Vocalist Siegfried Schüßler possesses bold and coarse vocals that are equally melodic.
Rage Unfold make no apologies for their influences, echoes of Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Manowar are unmistakable, but the band isn't content just to ape its idols. Instead, they build on those roots, interweaving varied time signatures and bold jumps of scale into a sound that is classic yet refreshingly contemporary. The result is a track that hooks you with its anthemic energy and then keeps you on your toes with its progressive surprises.
Recorded in Bulgaria, "My Division" strikes an all-too-rare balance between technical musicianship and accessibility. Bossie's driving riffs and rhythm shifts turn into a headbanger's delight, but the melodic subtext to all else makes it appeal for album after album. This isn't just a debut, it's a declaration of principle. "My Division" sees Rage of Samedi planting a flag firmly in the metal landscape, outspoken, ambitious, and unrepentantly themselves. If this is only the beginning, then watch out, world.
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