Despite the looming February 07th release date for their new album “Guides For The Misguided“, long-running Californian sludge metal group -(16)- have seen fit to release yet another advance single. Now’s your chance to check out the song “Fortress Of Hate” from the record just days ahead of its official release this Friday. Speaking of this song, vocalist/guitarist Bobby Ferry shared:
“The lyrics of ‘Fortress Of Hate‘ delve into themes of disillusionment and the self-destructive allure of nihilism, contrasting it with the ethos of empowerment in hardcore punk. The ‘Fortress Of Hate’ serves as a metaphor for the psychological and emotional walls constructed by those who choose apathy and bitterness over action and resilience.
An old friend, once inspired by the defiance and self-determination of hardcore punk, has retreated into a cycle of self-defeat. Lines like, ‘You never stood on your own for long,’ and, ‘Now that you’re dying of thirst,’ highlight a dependence on others and the consequences of a squandered potential for independence. The song attempts to explain the abandonment of punk’s empowering ideals in favor of nihilism, portraying it as a destructive cycle that consumes both individuals and their relationships.”
