Rock 'n' Roll Call: Forever the Fallen

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You might not think that hardcore rock and positivity go hand-and-hand, but OurStage artists Forever the Fallen prove that it can be quite a powerful combination. The New Hampshire-based sextet provide a surprisingly hopeful message through screaming vocals and chugging guitars on their brand new full-length album, Narrations.

Musically, the band has consistently relied on the standard contemporary metalcore basics of double-bass pedal, high-pitched vocals and dynamic guitar parts, which made them a perfect fit to open for acts such as Our Last Night and We Came as Romans. On this release, though, they have filled out their sound with complimentary piano parts, gang vocals and programmed beats. “The Transparent” is especially impressive, as frontman Dante Marino’s and guitarist Tom McCallum’s voices soar over refreshingly bright, piano-driven melodies.

As an openly Christian act, Forever the Fallen’s lyrics are often centered around having courage, finding strength and keeping faith. The ten tracks of Narrations play like a concept album, connected through three repetitions of Marino screaming, “I’m still alive/my God, this is not the end/light the beacons, send the signals/let them know that I’m still alive.”

Narrations is now available through several online outlets, including Amazon and iTunes.