Polaris – ‘Fatalism’
As the last notes of ‘All In Vain’ hit with thundering closure, you begin to see how Australian metalcore outfit Polaris have so quickly made themselves a staple of the scene both at home and abroad. However ‘Fatalism’, their third record, is not a celebration of success, rather it is an acknowledgement of pain, with its context moulded by the experiences of the last three years. Yet it’s also not an insular moment of lamentation, meant only to express the fear and grief of the band. There is something here that everyone will relate to, world experiences of life and suffering that will resonate with anyone who has doubted themselves and their place in life. ‘Fatalism’ investigates catharsis through despair like only Polaris can, with wholly triumphant results. It’s not hard to see how muc...