Into The North by Evylock: A Hardcore Punch to the Gut
Alright, buckle up. Into The North by Evylock isn’t your typical rock album—it’s a hardcore juggernaut that slams you in the chest and doesn’t let go. Released back in 2010 under Falling Leaves Records, this Japanese beast has got teeth, grit, and enough raw emotion to leave you reeling. If you’re looking for something polished or easy-listening, turn around now. This is hardcore at its most unapologetic.
Let’s get into it. First off, “霧の残像” (that’s "Afterimage of Fog" if you’re wondering) hits like a freight train drenched in melancholy. The track opens with this eerie guitar riff that feels like walking through fog—cold, suffocating, but kinda beautiful too. Then BAM! The drums explode, and suddenly you’re not just listening anymore; you’re surviving. It’s chaotic as hell, but there’s this haunting melody underneath it all that sticks with you long after the last chord fades. You don’t forget a track like this because it’s not just music—it’s an experience.
Then there’s “孤独に満たされた世界（2010 Version）” aka “A World Filled With Loneliness.” Man, this one rips your soul out. The vocals are raw, almost screaming, like they’re trying to purge some deep pain. And damn, does it work. Around the two-minute mark, the breakdown kicks in, and holy crap, it’s like being hit by a tsunami of sound. Guitars screech, bass thunders, and everything collides into this chaotic crescendo that makes you wanna smash stuff—or cry. Maybe both. Tracks like this remind you why hardcore exists: to channel emotions so intense they can’t be contained.
Evylock knows how to craft songs that aren’t just heard—they’re felt. There’s no sugarcoating here, no pandering to mainstream tastes. Just pure, unfiltered aggression mixed with moments of fragile beauty. That’s what makes Into The North stand out even years later.
Here’s the kicker though—this album came out over a decade ago, and yet it still feels fresh. Like, uncomfortably fresh. As if Evylock tapped into something timeless about human struggle and bottled it up in these tracks. Makes you wonder… were they ahead of their time, or are we just catching up?
So yeah, if you’re ready to dive headfirst into chaos, pick up Into The North. Just don’t say I didn’t warn ya. Oh, and hey—if anyone asks where you heard about it, tell ‘em it was from someone who gets it. Someone like me.
