After the Fall – Hope Dies Hard

Alle-Kiski Valley-based quintet After The Fall unleashes a tough, melody-geared brand of contemporary heavy rock on their first full-length set, Hope Dies Hard. Guitarists B.J. Galbraith and Brandon Cornish, bassist Steve Craven and drummer Matt Ferrante set chunky backdrops of snarling guitars and weighty rhythms behind lead singer Darin Baker, who runs the gamut from subdued singing to anguished howls as he conveys confrontational, contemplative and emotional lyrics. Most of Hope Dies Hard’s dozen tracks go on the offensive with punishing, hook-laden rockers, setting the tone with the stern and driving opener “Blame.” Read the rest of the review at PA Musician

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