Hailing from across the UK, Hemloch crash onto the scene with their debut EP Finality — and if this is their opening statement, the future looks thunderously bright. This isn’t a band testing the waters — it’s a band kicking the door clean off its hinges.

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The record erupts with “Decay,” creeping in on a haunting, atmospheric synth line that lulls you into a false sense of security before detonating into a sledgehammer riff. It’s the kind of opener that doesn’t just grab your attention — it demands it.

 

Guitarists Jamie Brace and Bassist Tez provide an aggressive polarity to the lead vocals and Drummer Alan Bryant-Lowe tops it off with a pounding assault, coupled with the powerfully beautiful vocal talent of Annabelle Brewster which offers the contrasts of light and shade throughout the EP.

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“In The Mirror” follows with a razor-sharp intro riff that wouldn’t feel out of place on a Parkway Drive record. It’s bold, muscular, and brimming with confidence, showcasing the band’s ability to balance precision with raw, driving power. 

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Closing track “My Ethereal One” is nothing short of an anthem in waiting. Its soaring melody worms its way into your brain and refuses to leave, the kind of hook you can already imagine ricocheting off arena walls across the world. It’s expansive, emotional, and utterly unforgettable.

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Finality may be the title — but for Hemloch, this feels far more like a beginning.

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