Far from your average metalcore band, Orphic Illusion consistently evolves with a unique perspective. With their distinctive music created and performed with the listener in mind, the band continues to explore new creative directions. Rather than relying on destiny, Orphic Illusion creates and inhabits a future all its own. This isn’t just the aggressive, riff-packed, and intense metal rock you’re accustomed to. No, the band’s sound also features some raw lyrics inspired by the intricacies of life, appealing to their listeners on a personal level and assuring them through their powerful melodies, expressive vocals, and emotive lyrics that they are not alone in their experiences. Ultimately, this band truly believes everyone is navigating life as best they can.
Since everyone is navigating life as best they can, everyone is also fighting unseen battles. There are demons we all face as we navigate through life, which is why the band decided to create something to that effect; “Out For Blood,” a tour de force in metalcore!
The intro is mellifluous, with gently appealing guitar tones accompanied by subtly teased drums. The mellow foundation does not last long as the track adopts a more vicious direction as the low-end death growling vocals of lead vocalist Jesse Hernandez are met by the intense riffs, arena-ready drums, and powerful bass licks.
Aiming to validate a listener’s raw emotions when it comes to mental battles, Orphic Illusion delivers fervently, capturing the raw and dark depth of the song with an inextinguishable fire and irrepressible rage within them.
The music video is another visually striking affair of the highest quality. A fast-paced, thrilling scene featuring the band performing in blood-stained tees perfectly captures the raw emotion and depth of the song with cinematic flair.
What’s not to like about a masterpiece like this? Nothing? That’s what I thought.
Immerse yourself in this banger and let it find a home in your playlist because you’ll be needing it an awful lot of times…believe me!