With the clock ticking down to December 9, 2024, SIX STEPS FORWARD unleashes another cut from their forthcoming EP The Grim Verse under Upstate Records.
The second single, “Trash,” is a chaotic mirror to the vulnerability of modern hardcore and metalcore. From its stripped-down production to its bruising lyrics, it’s a confession drenched in self-loathing and redemption.
Recorded at Heinrich House Studio, the track embodies a harsh, unfiltered sound, shaped and polished by the skilled hands of Alex Britt. His work on mix and mastering ensures every emotion hits with punishing clarity.
The accompanying music video, directed by Wojciech Mszyca, visually translates the song’s inner torment with haunting precision. Returning to collaborate with the band after his work on “Break Loose,” Mszyca once again proves he’s a crucial part of the SIX STEPS FORWARD story.
The video’s eerie atmosphere is heightened by the unsettling yet captivating performance of actress Magda Woleńska, her every movement amplified by Gabriela Pyclik’s transformative makeup artistry.
“Trash” dives headfirst into themes of self-destruction and fractured relationships, echoing sentiments many will find uncomfortably familiar.
The band taps into a universal pain, exploring the tension between self-awareness and the inability to change.
Having previously explored the shadows of isolation and collective unrest in July’s feature interview, the band’s progression feels natural but not without a darker edge. The stark, claustrophobic vibe hinted at in The Grim Verse promises an emotional descent, each track pulling listeners deeper into the abyss.
For those who haven’t yet caught up, the story behind the upcoming EP is rooted in self-imposed isolation—ten days in a secluded cabin, where the band channeled years of frustration, anger, and grief into this ambitious project. “Trash” is just the beginning, an open wound of a track that begs for more exploration when the full EP drops.
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