Its no mystery as to I Prevail’s success in the music industry. These Michigan boys have nailed down their reputation due their innate talent gifted from the music gods, and new album Violent Nature has our minds blown.
The first track “Synthetic Soul” is a somber look at self-reflection on our lives and cleansing the soul. It’s an intense but beautiful trajectory for the rest of the album.
“NWO” hits the sweet spot between metalcore aggression and industrial/electronic chaos. The combination of screaming vocals, grinding guitars, and electrifying layers creates a huge wall of sound, especially when it transitions into deep, heavy drum sections and guttural howls.
“Pray” is vocally led by new frontman Eric Vanlerberghe. I honestly cannot get enough of this man! It’s not just about being loud or heavy; it’s about being compelling. The kind of voice that grabs you by the chest and doesn’t let go, bringing us to our knees.
“Annihilate Me,” is packed with dark, emotionally-charged heaviness. “So pull the skin back from my bones” — the lyrics are pure genius, and the band nails the ambience in the musicality with vulnerability, pain, and surrender.
My personal go-to is title track “Violent Nature.” Nasty to its core, the track is powered by brutal screams, winding riffs and pounding drums. It literally spins you on your axis!
“Rain” delivers a presence that pours down on the soul. The band’s vocal melodic vibrations and instrumentals swarms with soul-crushing emotional intensity. I resonate with this; it feels like the breaking of the heart. The instruments wash over the soul like the waves in the ocean.
“Into Hell” really hit the sweet spot for me. This is the kind of track that blends emotional intensity with a lush, seductive sound. That combo of symphonic elements with a smooth, sexy vibe feels so cinematic, like you’re being pulled into a story or a powerful emotional state.
“Crimson and Clover” is a somber, less intense musically but more a steady flow of vocals and that slow, dreamy guitar. This track resonates in the trust of a relationship that must end, completely what I just went through, a bittersweet calmness.
“God” is explosive and determined to convey someone needs to meet their maker. Vocals and instrumental match the same fierceness. The intensity of the song in a way feels personal, almost confrontational.
“Stay Away” serves as a irrefutable song for closure out loud, a necessary farewell. It demands rather than asks. The listeners can connect to the track’s raw energy and in-your-face style. It is the type of music that insists on the ending rather than hanging on.
Violent Nature is an album I am listening to daily. It is tough, soulful, and really speaks to me.