Chasing Victory is probably the most underrated band in the extreme music world: “I Call This Abandonment”, which came two years ago, is the most original melodic hardcore album with hints of metal I heard in years. Their music is fast, furious, with a lot of metallic riffs and post hardcore elements, but they have a ton of melody and harmonic vocal lines that I never heard before.

“Oceans Away” opens the record with strong screams and capturing guitar riffs, and with melodic vocals at the same time, as the drums get slower and more rhythmatic. This song is a kind of manifesto for the whole record. in fact it has brutal metallic guitars filled with melodies, harmonic vocals and catchy parts, where the melodic vocal lines take the place of the extreme guitars. More songs show how Chasing Victory fuse screams, metallic riffs and brutal drums with melodic lines, deep lyrics and unique song structures.

“I Call This Abandonment” is a kind of cross between the extreme sounds and the melodic parts, and if you liked UnderOath’s albums “They’re Only Chasing Safety” and “Define The Great Line” you will definitely fall in love for this band. While waiting for Chasing Victory’s new album “Plains”, which will hit streets on May 9, I highly recommend to prepare your ears with “I Call This Abandonment”, a record that will change your views on rock music.

Tracklist

01. Oceans Away

02. Unrequited Love

03. The Night Your Guardian Fell Asleep

04. A Taste of Your Own Medicine

05. The Killer Is Me

06. First Steps To Recovery

07. Pre-empty Nest Syndrome

08. Suspects, Alibis and Partners In Crime

09. The real Version of You

10. Ascension And Escape

11. Speak Easy

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