Following closely in the footsteps of popular bands like Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Linkin Park, Wilmington, NC-based quartet Heathen Sun are once more helping define Nu Metal, coming through with that distinctive blend of metal intensity backed by the rhythmic drive of hip-hop and other musical influences. This combination is what has made the band’s music highly accessible and radio-friendly as they continue attracting a worldwide fanbase and gaining critical acclaim, one intense banger at a time.
Off the bat, Heathen Sun’s latest release, “Get A Grip” off of their eagerly anticipated album “Murda Beach” is a clash of intense energy, hypnotic melodies, and self-assured vocals. This is a track that feels both ominous and addictive, pulling you deeper into its world from the very first notes. The song also encapsulates the band’s chemistry, where each and every member creates this perfect synergy—where each member’s unique contribution amplifies the track’s emotional and sonic depth.
“Get A Grip” features thick and distorted, rhythmic and chugged guitar riffs that contribute to the track’s heavier and more aggressive sound. The drums are emphatic, punchy, and syncopated, adding depth, and seamlessly blend with the riff-based aggression to provide the ideal backdrop for the melodic, rap-style verses and intense vocal delivery.
The band’s vocal delivery emphasizes raw emotion, conveying somewhat anger and frustration over the intense, riff-heavy, rhythmic, and percussive groove gurgling underneath.
To further augment this jam is that visually striking and cinematic music video that was filmed in Carolina Beach. The band’s diehard fans have acclaimed the video, claiming the production is out of this world, and I agree. The video is a cinematic extension of the music itself—immersing the viewer in the song’s emotional, conceptual, and energetic layers, as if the music and images are speaking the same language. It is little wonder the video has already amassed over 25K views in such a short span.
For anyone who hasn’t already listened to “Get A Grip,” this is an energetic fusion of metal and hip-hop, wrapped in a riff-heavy, syncopated, rhythmic, and percussive package. It is a track that captivates and unsettles in equal measure, leaving a lasting impression with its bold, pumped up sound.
“Get A Grip” is a must-listen for anyone drawn to music that pushes boundaries and evokes both intensity and intrigue.
Check it out and let it find its way into your favorite playlist ASAP!
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