Metalcore is one of those alternative music genres that will always stay in the mainstream no matter what, but it is harder to find a British band that is currently talked about as much as The Hara have been throughout the past six months. The hype around each of the singles the three-piece have released in the lead up to their new album The Fallout is evident, and their upcoming UK tour is selling out extremely quickly. Where this band shines though, is how they combine pop-punk elements with electronic music besides the typical metalcore breakdowns. As a result, this new album is sure to elevate them both musically, and in popularity, as this is sure to be one of the catchiest records you will hear within the first half of 2026.
‘Easier To Die’ is the second song on The Fallout and is one of the heaviest on it. It is extremely short yet kicks off with a brutal riff before the drum machine led first verse. The chorus includes this main riff with harsh vocals on top of it. The second verse is heavier, and includes proper drums and guitar led melodies before the chorus kicks in once again. This track does not have a breakdown, as it really does not need one, it is that heavy. Instead, there is a short bridge which sounds like a bridge that is typical before a breakdown, only for the chorus to hit one last time to wrap the ferocious song up.
‘Twist The Arrow’ combines more of this electronic style The Hara use throughout this record with their metalcore sound. The first verse and chorus are stripped back before the song explodes before the second verse. This second verse is slightly heavier, and so is the chorus, but the main guitar riff gets repeated after this second hook. The bridge on this song leads to the only guitar solo on this record, before the final chorus comes back one last time to finish this song up. Lyrically, ‘Twist The Arrow’ is also one of the most impactful, dealing with important topics such as suicide, which does not get talked about as much as it should.
The following track is possibly one of the catchiest on the entire record. It opens with a stripped back first verse and chorus, before the drums properly kick in during the second verse. The second time the irresistible chorus hits, it is much more impactful as the full power of vocalist Josh Taylor is on display, alongside the rest of the band. This time, the bridge is a mix of the chorus and a breakdown with gutturals. This results in the chorus making a grand return, elevated with the use of harsh vocals.
‘Psycho Killer’ could be on a nu-metal album. It is very rap driven with a very simple drum beat throughout, showing how versatile the Mancunian trio are. The chorus is fully relaxed, giving us a much-needed break from the heaviness. The breakdown here is a war chant, before Taylor takes over to finish this unique song off.
‘Bury Me’ is another incredibly impactful track. It blends the lyrics beautifully with the musicianship. The song starts off almost like a ballad before the incredibly unique chorus comes in all guns blazing. The second verse here is still slow, but has a proper drum beat with a subtle layer of harsh vocals leading into the chorus, which is fascinating touch. The breakdown on this track is also packed with emotion which is more noticeable than ever on the harsh vocals, which are also noticeable on the final chorus adding another impactful layer to this song.
‘Intergalactic Sabotage’ is the second to last song and has a playful, party esque vibe. This is one of the easiest songs on The Fallout to listen to because of its poppy elements. The chorus is incredibly catchy, and just like the verses, there is nothing heavy about both of them. This is why this song stands out, it shows that the band are not scared to strip things back and not be consistently heavy, which is very rare for bands that play this kind of metalcore.
Overall, for a metalcore album, this is incredibly versatile. The are nu-metal songs, pop songs, pop-punk songs and these, for the most part are all tied in with metalcore making for an incredibly unique listening experience. All of these tracks are short too, with no track being over three minutes long, meaning that each song is as impactful as the last, making for a fantastic, easy flowing release.
This album showcases how versatile The Hara are as musicians. You can clearly hear so many different inspirations and music genres on The Fallout, and the result is not only a fantastic album, but one which will surely cement the Manchester based outfit as one of the deserving rising stars of metalcore.
The Hara: The Fallout – Released 23 January 2026 (Mascot Label)
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