Release Date April 10th, 2026
Format CD/2LP/Digital
Genre Metalcore
Origin Poland
These Polish wrecking machines have been at it since the nineties, carving a path through the hardcore and death metal scenes like a rusty saw blade. Frontside didn't just appear overnight; they’ve spent decades evolving from a raw metallic hardcore outfit into a professional juggernaut of the Eastern European underground. After a long-ass eight-year silence that left fans wondering if they’d finally bit the dust, they’ve resurfaced with a fresh throat behind the mic and a chip on their shoulder. They aren’t here to play nice or follow some trendy blueprint; they’re here to reclaim their territory.
It’s about damn time Frontside showed back up to remind everyone they aren’t dead yet. Their new offering, “Nemesis”, is a heavy, dark slab of aggression that smells like old leather and stale smoke. Bringing in Wojciech “Mollie” Moliński on vocals was a smart move because the dude sounds like he wants to rip the drywall off the studio walls. It’s got that thick, nasty atmosphere that makes you want to shove someone in a pit, and the production is loud enough to rattle the teeth right out of your skull.
The guitars on this record are absolutely filthy. Mariusz “Demon” Dzwonek and Dariusz “Daron” Kupis aren’t interested in showing off with some technical nerdery; they just want to bury you under a mountain of heavy riffs. Tracks like “Omen” and “Zostaniecie Z Niczym” have a rhythmic drive that hits you right in the gut. The energy is intense and suffocating, ditching any of that melodic fluff that ruins most modern metalcore records. It’s got a dirty, apocalyptic vibe that feels honest and pissed off, just like a metal record should.
Lyrically, this thing is a total attack on the garbage state of the world. It deals with social rot and internal misery without sounding like some whiny teenager. You can hear the anger in songs like “Sztylet, Brzytwa, Hak I Sznur” and “Kaplani Diabla”, where the band sounds like they’re ready to watch the whole system burn to the ground. It’s a mature kind of rage, the kind you get from being in the game for thirty years and seeing enough hypocrisy to make you sick.
While the album is a beast, it does get a bit suffocating toward the end. The sheer density of the sound is great, but by the time you hit “Nemesis” and “Czas Zabijania”, you’re almost exhausted from the constant beating. A little more variation in the pacing wouldn't have hurt, but hey, Frontside has never been about making you feel comfortable. It’s a ferocious comeback that proves these veterans still have plenty of fire left in the tank. If you want something that sounds like a wrecking ball hitting a skyscraper, this is it.
Score: 7.5
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