This week’s Heavy Song of the Week on Heavy Consequence features AFI’s new single “Behind the Clock,” which marks a departure from their hardcore-punk roots. The track showcases a lush, gothic rock sound reminiscent of ’80s bands, with Davey Havok delivering a soaring vocal performance that may signal one of AFI’s best albums yet, set for release on October 3rd. Alongside this, honorable mentions include The Armed’s chaotic “Broken Mirror,” Belphegor’s epic “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus,” and Ho99o9’s aggressive yet emotionally nuanced “Incline.”
What does this evolution in sound from established bands like AFI suggest about the future directions of metal and punk music?
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