With their latest single, ‘Exonerate,’ Perth’s heavy alt-rock outfit heaven // alone unleashed an unrelenting surge of sound that dares listeners to remain passive. Note by note, the track’s opening builds an insurmountable wall of distortion, enveloping audiences in an alchemised atmosphere that seduces with the provocative pulse of Deftones and aches with the raw anguish of post-hardcore.
The dynamic shifts between moments of melodic reprieve and chaotic crescendos elevate the emotional stakes. Teasingly placed between the blast beats and guttural outpours of rancour, the melodic breaks strike like a brief gasp of air before the sonic onslaught resumes, resulting in a visceral vortex of sound that grips listeners in its intensity.
heaven // alone’s technical precision and compositional ingenuity ensure that ‘Exonerate’ is more than just a hard-hitting track; it’s an invitation to revel in the catharsis of their deeply emotive and impeccably honed sound. The dualistic construction places your emotions on a tightrope, suspended in the tension between euphoria and despair.
With each release, the band’s fanbase grows, and tracks like ‘Exonerate’ solidify their trajectory toward becoming Perth’s premier pioneers of alternative hard rock.
Exonerate will be available to stream on all major platforms from January 25th. Find your preferred way to listen and connect with the artist via this link.
Review by Amelia Vandergast