Quebec City's Sandveiss has a reputation for balancing heavy and melodic, but Standing in the Fire takes that to a whole new level. This isn’t just another rock album—it’s a journey. A sonic exploration where the band pushes their limits while still holding onto that raw, gritty essence that got them here in the first place. From the moment you press play, you’re in for a ride.
The first single, I’ll Be Rising, is a perfect snapshot of Sandveiss at their best: a blend of heavy riffing, unexpected time signatures, and melodic twists that keep you guessing. It’s proggy, sure, but it’s still got that meat-and-potatoes heaviness Sandveiss fans crave. Lyrically, this one digs deep—resilience, justice, empowerment, all told through the lens of a survivor of trauma. You feel the weight, the anger, the fight. It’s a song that doesn’t just make you bang your head—it makes you think, and that’s a rare feat in heavy rock.
On the flip side, No Love Here is where things get really wild. This track is a prog-rock journey that twists and turns in ways you won't see coming. At over seven minutes long, it's the most complex piece on the album, almost like the band's way of showing off their ability to take you somewhere entirely different while keeping you strapped in. It's unpredictable, but in the best way possible, like a chaotic storm that somehow makes perfect sense once it's over.
What’s impressive about Standing in the Fire is how it balances these emotional highs and lows without losing its groove. Sandveiss knows how to guide you through a variety of moods, but everything fits, like chapters of the same gritty, doom-laden novel. Heavy riffs, killer solos, and a lot of heart—there’s a lot here for fans of Black Sabbath, Mastodon, and The Sword. You’ll get that familiar stoner rock vibe, but there’s something deeper, something more refined.
In short, heavy, melodic, unpredictable—and totally worth the trip. Get their album on 11th of October 2024
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