Malfunction
Fear of Failure
Bridge 9 Records
Release Date: November 20, 2015
Carrying the torch for Buffalo Style hardcore, Malfunction
unleashes their first proper full length. Harsh riffs with thunderous drums,
Malfunction kill it here on Fear of Failure. This is their first new material
in two years. Tempered by years of touring (Terror, Bane, Backtrack, Turnstile,
Harms Way), the band has become tight. Recording again with Jay Zubricky at
GCR, they then grabbed Taylor Young to mix (Twitching Tongues, Nails, Xibalba)
and had Fear of Failure mastered by
Paul Levitt (Turnstile, Darkest Hour). The result is a brutal thrashing
comprised of two step parts and breakdowns.
We’ve listed the talented dudes behind the album. We have
certified that Malfunction is steeped in a synergy from touring relentlessly.
The band has recently signed to B9. All planets align. A rough, raw guitar
sound with thick riffs ensures the metallic crunch is delivered with a vicious
blow. They had a demo and a great seven inch and appeared on some comps, but
this mammoth full length crushes far beyond their earlier material.
They have a
big sound here, building stress and strain with songwriting that pays off for
the listener. The mixing highlights the drumming which is balanced perfectly. From
the hi-hat to the kicks to the snares, all aspects provide a foundation of
low-end splendor, while pushing the songs forward.
The lyrical content is negative and angry, as should be
expected. Cold and isolated, Buffalo is not known for the happy times.
Loneliness, betrayal, loathing, all of these elements push the narrative of the
vocals in each track. Anxiety and disappointment are fodder to churn up jaded
growls while chugging rhythms and tumultuous mosh parts. Dark atmospheres and
maturing songwriting filtered through the top production in the game ensure
this band delivering the best example of what metallic hardcore can be. Fear of Failure will get those crowds
going as Malfunction ours with Terror and Code Orange through December 19th.
FFO: Xibalba, Backtrack, Buried Alive, Terror, Ruckus,
Forced Order, Expire, Incendiary, Downpresser
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