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Release Date: 07 March 2025
Label: Eisenwald
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 4260393747357
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Heavy Metal
Description
For Fans of: The Sister of Mercy, The Cure, Tribulation, Killing Joke, Tiamat, Type O Negative, Paradise Lost.
Unto Others consist of Gabriel Franco (vocals/guitar), Brandon Hill (bass), Sebastian Silva (guitar) and Colin Vranizan (drums). The band formed in Portland, Oregon in 2017 and quickly made waves across the Pacific Northwest under their previous band name, Idle Hands. After the "Don't Waste Your Time" EP released in 2018, they released their debut album "Mana" (Eisenwald) in 2019, which was immediately voted the second-best album of the year by metal.de. In addition to many top lists, the album also received praise from many other places. Stereogum named Unto Others one of the "40 Best New Bands of 2019" and wrote: "In an alternate reality, where the '80s flirtation with both genres lingered on into the decades that followed, nearly every song on the debut would be the band a hit".
In 2021, the band from Portland, Oregon struck out for a second coup with "Strength". The Arthur Rizk produced album (Cavalery Conspiracy, Power Trip) rocked with 3 singles and official videos (directed by Brock Grossl) to convince the audience again. It brought the band, among other things, the Soundcheck victory in Rock Hard and positive feedback from Metal.de, Hammer, Decibel, Kerrang and many others. Unto Others' innovative combination of gothic, rock and metal pushes the genre over the edge with familiar, comforting elements. Creating a mix of heavy, dark, melodic songs intertwined with traditional metal remains the band's forte. The US magazine Heavy Consequence wrote "Franco sounds more like Robert Smith than Bruce Dickinson, although both The Cure and Iron Maiden cut through in his band's sound." for the Metal Hammer "the unique style mix of Fields Of The Nephilim, Killing Joke and New Wave Of British Heavy Metal is convincing in every mixing ratio", while KERRANG! closing notes say "Follow the band into the sunset and Unto Others will reward you with infinitely dark joy."
Unto Others have toured North America and Europe alongside King Diamond, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Behemoth, Carcass, Arch Enemy, Napalm Death, Tribulation.
"Unto Others have crafted an album that mixes beauty and brutality, marking them as one of the most exciting new bands in metal today." - Metal Injection
"Their style seems to combine the best elements of gothic rock with modern metal, resulting in a sound that is both melancholic and empowering." - Loudwire
"This record captures the band at their most mature and powerful, showcasing an impressive range of emotions from vulnerability to fierce defiance" - Revolver
"On Strength, Unto Others have further honed their craft, presenting a darker and more polished take on their atmospheric metal style" - The PRP
Tracklisting
The Flight of Sleipnir
Agalloch
Agalloch
Uada
Givre
Givre
Givre
Afsky
Unto Others
