Release February 20th, 2026
Format CD/Digital
Genre Groove Metal, Hardcore
Origin USA
We All Rise is an American metal and hardcore outfit consisting of Gery Grey on vocals, Choupah Brutality on drums, Joel Von Schlamauss on bass, and Jim XIII on guitars. These four musicians joined forces after tracking various musical paths for years, aiming to forge a heavy unit that merges classic 90s groove aggression with modern hard rock elements. Their sonic blueprint pulls directly from the aggressive schools of Sepultura, Pantera, and Biohazard. During the creation of their first album, Billy Graziadei brought his former Biohazard bandmate Evan Seinfeld into the studio to track guest vocals on the song "Crown", a move that eventually triggered a full reunion of that legendary Brooklyn squad.
"The Beginning Of The End" is a tough, riff-driven album with clear links to the heavier side of Sepultura, Pantera, and Biohazard. The guitars have force, the rhythm section gives the songs a strong push, and the vocals shift between raw aggression and more shaped melodic parts.
The album has power and direction, even when it stays inside familiar territory. It is not a genre-changing release, and it works best when it goes straight for the throat with groove, anger, and hard rock muscle.
The production gives the album a modern shape without killing its street-level character. Billy Graziadei handles production, while Tue Madsen gives the mix and master enough force to make the riffs, drums, and vocals come across with impact. There is a clear professional sound here guaranteed, although at times the album could use a little more danger and less safety in the songwriting. Some parts hit the mark with real force, others pass by in a more expected way.
The guest appearance on "Crown" with Evan Seinfeld adds historical interest, especially with the Biohazard connection, and it gives the album an extra dose of hardcore credibility. Still, We All Rise should not be judged only through names around them. The band has its own drive, and when the riffs lock in with the vocals and groove, the album has enough fire to stand on its own. The themes of collapse, survival, and rebirth come through in a way that suits this kind of heavy, urban, sweat-soaked metal.
"The Beginning Of The End" is a good debut, not flawless, not revolutionary, and not some overhyped monster. It has power, attitude, and enough quality to put We All Rise on the map. The album needs a few more killer blows to climb higher, although as a first full-length it shows a band with serious fuel in the tank. Fans of groove-heavy metal and hardcore crossover should give it a spin, especially those who prefer it rough, physical, and ready for the pit.
|7.5
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