Rating: 9 / 10 Stars
OPPONENT is: Andy Maier (guitar/vocals), Ben Pitroff (bass), Jovani Gomez (drums)
REVIEW – With “Devour”, Seattle’s OPPONENT dives headfirst into a storm of internal reckoning and outward aggression, delivering a track that cuts with precision and bleeds with purpose. Released March 15, 2025, the single is a three-and-a-half-minute metalcore gut-punch built on haunting atmosphere, relentless groove, and emotional vulnerability.
From the moment it kicks in, “Devour” grips with a tight rhythmic urgency. Andy Maier’s vocal performance is fierce and layered—raw screams give way to aching cleans, building tension and release like waves crashing against inner turmoil. The chorus resonates with wounded resolve, powerful yet melodic, and crafted to stick in your chest long after the last note fades.
The chemistry between Ben Pitroff and Jovani Gomez is undeniable. The bass rumbles with depth and weight, anchoring a percussive onslaught that feels equally methodical and explosive. The breakdown is engineered for destruction—pure pit fuel—and it hits with pinpoint accuracy.
Lyrically, “Devour” speaks to the suffocating pressure of being consumed by emotions too heavy to carry and the desperate fight to not let them win. It’s as cathartic as it is crushing. OPPONENT doesn’t just write songs—they unload emotional artillery.
This isn’t background noise—it’s meant to be felt. And “Devour” does exactly that. With every line, every riff, and every beat, OPPONENT makes it clear: they’re not just rising—they’re ready to dominate.
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