HVNDS – “Control”

HVNDS have put out their third album, Control, through Radikal Records, and it hits with a lot of energy right from the start. The Romanian band blends heavy metalcore riffs, nu-metal beats, and industrial electronic sounds, giving them a distinct style.

Lead singer Iustin brings a ton of power to these tracks. He goes from massive arena chants on “Blood” to deep gutturals on “Another World,” but he also shows he can switch to a much softer style on “Baba Yaga.” The lyrics focus on heavy ideas about guilt, mixed in with religious references. On “Hallelujah,” the band deals with how people can do terrible things while claiming to be good, while “Until There’s Nothing To Burn” brings in heavy riffs that roll right over you.

They also try out a lot of different sounds across the tracklist. The title track “Control” opens up with a fast liquid drum and bass beat, while “Arriba” flips things around with a mix of salsa and heavy rock. By the time it wraps up with “DOR,” you get a song that handles the heavy feeling of heartbreak alongside a sense of hope.

It is a solid, exciting record that shows how far the band has come. Be sure to follow HVNDS on their official social media pages so you do not miss any of their new releases or updates this year.

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