Ten years ago, Erra launched released their debut album Impulse, and now are set to issue their fifth full-length release on March 19th, their first to come on UNFD. Launching with a wave of djent influenced metalcore of the time, their sound has remained true within the broader metalcore genre throughout their career with a steady progression towards more progressive elements as they have evolved and carved out their unique space. With five tracks released in advance of the album there’s a danger of being over-familiar with the album on first experience, and with the opener “Snowblood” having been out for around six months now, it’s likely a pre-trodden pathway into Erra for many listeners. However, into track two “Gungrave” there’s a brand new, previously unheard piece of music and one o...
