Coming out of Southern California, Fake Figures is a collaborative rock super group formed by seasoned musicians from the metal and hardcore circuits. With Atreyu guitarist Travis Miguel, Nation’s Afire vocalist Steve Ludwig, Scars of Tomorrow’s Bob Bradley and Geoff Harman on bass and guitar respectively and drummer Matt Horwitz of Adamantium, Fake Figures presents a fusion of diverse musical backgrounds and influences.
Formed in 2011, the band set out with a shared vision of blending elements of metal, alternative and punk while infusing a nostalgic undertone of late 90s music. Their debut EP, Hail The Sycophants, dropped in December that year to critical acclaim, which they’ve since followed up with multiple singles and EPs.
Fast forward to late 2023, Fake Figures unveiled their latest EP, From Within, showcasing their evolution with a new singer. Now they bring us their latest release with the new single titled “Polymer” lifted from the release.
Serving up the perfect display of the band’s penchant for crafting anthemic moments of epic rock cut with their heavy metal-style instrumental work, “Polymer” delivers a raucous ride from start to finish. Jumping straight in with the crash of drums and bold guitar riffs topped with slick lead notes, the first verse enters with commanding vocal lines threading lively melodies via an emo-tinged style above the punching energy of the arrangement.
Erupting into a bright and melodic chorus of memorable hooks lifted by smooth backing vocal swoops, the chorus lays down an emphatic moment of energising and catchy rock music. Met with intense moments of crunching metal riffs and belted vocals, the song drives through a sensational modern hard rock scene that reaches a pounding breakdown full of crunching guitars and rolling drums capped by an electrifying guitar solo.
Closing with one final moment of incredible stadium-ready rock in the last chorus, “Polymer” sees Fake Figures lay down a thrilling musical experience that showcases their songwriting flair and musicianship talent wrapped up in impactful production. It’s a powerful new release from a band that continues to go from strength to strength on the latest chapter of their musical story.
Listen to Polymer below
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