THE RULE blends metallic hardcore with 80s heavy metal and synth wave to carry the torch of the straight edge

Tim Rule has been quite the name in the music industry for a while now, especially known for his death/black metal fused vegan straight edge solo project called FORWARD TO EDEN, and his label Bound By Modern Age Records which deals in metallic hardcore/90s metalcore. But surprisingly, he had never ventured out to expand his own solo project, THE RULE. However, in 2022, he finally released his much-awaited debut LP, March To The Temple of Gains, which is a perfect blend of straight edge oi metal, hardcore punk revival, and true heavy metal with old-school sxe hardcore and 80s synthie pop vibes. It features members from other famous bands like Forward To Eden, Castigator, Statement, Unborn, and more. This album is dedicated to the cult of heavy lifting, and it’s an absolute banger! Of ...

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