Out of nowhere, legendary melodic hardcore group Stick To Your Guns have signed to a new label, SharpTone Records, and released a new two-song EP, “Invisible Rain”.
The two-song EP from Stick To Your Guns marks a new era for the long-standing band. For one that’s been around for more than two decades, it’s enthralling to hear such a polished, modern sound that’s no fluff and all headbanging. Five minutes of ferocity is on display, as impassioned and eclectic as ever from the five-piece. Segued by a quote from Jiddu Krishnamurti, “One is never afraid of the unknown; one is afraid of the known coming to an end“, think piece lyricism complements the band’s ever-present message of hope through adversity.
Coming on to SharpTone Records is a no-brainer in the 2020s – the label, home to other greats such as August Burns Red, Story of the Year, and Bleeding Through, has kept a keen eye on the more weathered bands staying strong, and Stick To Your Guns fits that description like a glove. A considerably consistent group, it’s hard to pick a weak record in their discography – from 2010’s The Hope Division to 2022’s Spectre, this is a damn-impressive band that has stayed true to their roots whilst evolving their sound over the years.
Stick To Your Guns has kept busy in the 2020s with no signs of slowing down. They headlined the Pure Noise Records tour and also had a headliner for their Spectre record in 2022, in addition to recent international shows. I’m also a big fan of frontman Jesse Barnett’s other project, Trade Wind, who had a solid offering in 2021’s “The Day We Got What We Deserved”. There’s no shortage of talent in STYG, and it looks like they have a lot left in the tank. With this new signing and release, here’s hoping we get even more from this excellent band.
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