Brought to you via the muses who inspired the ruckus music-making of Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Korn, The 69 Eyes, Lord Of The Lost and Lacrimas Profundere comes a new band on our radar. Hell Boulevard are gearing up for their new album, entitled ‘Not Sorry’.
Considering the names of their past releases – singles ‘Hangover from Hell’ (2014) and ‘Zero Fucks Given’ (2017) and two long-plays: ‘Inferno’ (2016) and ‘In Black We Trust’ (2018) – we’re not surprised that the alt-goth rockers show no remorse on their new long-play. Entirely unapologetic since its conception. this is the Swiss-based goth’n’roll quartet’s stab at producing songs they won’t ever be sorry for. The LP is previewed by singles ‘Not Sorry’ and ‘Death To The Future feat. Faderhead’. This album is one to watch for. Here, Hell Boulevard presents an adrenaline-filled in-your-face rush of industrial, metal and reliable rock.
Founded in 2014 by Italian vocalist Matteo VDiva Fabbiani from the ashes of Swiss rising stars Lost Area, the band also features Von Marengo of Lost Area (guitars, vocals), Jan Hangman on drums and Raul Sanchez on bass.
This third LP adds another facet to their sound in a process of growth that is cohesive and progressive. Their classic blend of solid rock and roll and big refrains, along with orchestral arrangements, still represents the core of their sound, while this new album introduces previously unheard elements taken from different metal subgenres: from metal-core breakdowns to sharp industrial-inspired guitar riffs.
For this album, the band embraced a different approach, inevitably leading them to unfamiliar sound paths and experiences: ambitiously gazing at rock operas in terms of composition, aiming to achieve the clean yet meaningful style of pop singer-songwriters. They tell the tale of a distinct moment through their songs and ultimately creating tracks that could live well as separate entities on their own but still work together in effortless synergy, fitting perfectly like pieces of a puzzle.
While, at first glance, ‘Not Sorry’ seems to explore more negative territory than previous releases, upon venturing just a little deeper, one can find the hopeful, positive message behind their devilish lyrics and heavy drums.
A faster, in-your-face type of record, ‘Not Sorry’ presents band members’ unfiltered selves with no remorse, no regrets and, most importantly, no apologies.
Their unmistakable blend of goth’n’roll, tours with Darkhaus and Unzucht, and collaborations with such established acts as Lord Of The Lost, Freakangel, Erdling and Eisfabrik has created a buzz on the music scene.
As of September 18, the ‘Not Sorry’ LP will be available digitally across online stores like Apple Music and streaming platoforms such as Spotify, as well as on CD and a FanBox, via NoCut Entertainment. Best order link for the time being: https://hellboulevard.lnk.to/NotSorry
TRACK LIST
1. I Should Be Dead By Now
2. Not Sorry
3. Speak of the Devil
4. Ropes and Candies
5. Death to the Future
6. Where is your God now?
7. You Had Me at Fuck Off
8. Queen Paranoia
9. Hate Me
10. Like Romeo and Juliet
11. Lilies and Roses
12. To Hell and Beyond
Also check out the first single from this album ‘Not Sorry’
