Florida’s Heavy // Hitter return with Coming to Terms, a new EP that proves the band isn’t chasing trends—they’re doubling down on what they do best: delivering dense, groove-driven metalcore that hits like a collapsing building. Following their 2023 release Moments as Misery, this new effort refines rather than reinvents their sound, emphasizing atmosphere and rhythmic power while keeping the aggression squarely in focus.
From the opening moments of “Eat Your Words,” the EP wastes no time establishing its tone. A slow, deliberate burn carried by tectonic basslines and a grinding tempo, it feels like the ground splitting open beneath you. The production is thick but clear—each note lands with seismic precision. There’s no rush, no filler—just a sense of calculated heaviness that builds tension until it breaks into full-blown devastation. The rhythm section deserves special attention here: the drummer’s sense of timing is masterful, layering sharp cymbal work and explosive fills that make even the slowest sections feel alive.
The following tracks, “Nurtured by Anger” and “Coming to Terms” (featuring Zayna Youssef of Sweet Pill), carry that same low-end ferocity but add subtle refinements. “Nurtured by Anger” is pure catharsis—a surge of aggression wrapped in precise drumming and down-tuned groove. It doesn’t rewrite the rules of modern metalcore, but it doesn’t need to. The song’s confidence lies in its execution: tight, punishing, and satisfyingly relentless.
The title track, “Coming to Terms,” introduces a rare contrast through Youssef’s guest appearance. Her airy, emotionally charged vocals weave through the chaos, creating a haunting beauty against the band’s usual storm of distortion. It’s a moment of breathing space, one that heightens the weight of every riff that follows. The interplay between calm and fury here shows Heavy // Hitter at their most dynamic—a glimpse of their potential to evolve without losing their primal edge.
“…From Bloodlust” (featuring Yasmine Liverneaux of Face Yourself) leans heavier into early 2010s metalcore and deathcore territory, bursting with swagger and groove. Liverneaux’s feature injects a venomous energy into the song’s final stretch, pushing it toward a feral, almost nu-metal-inspired intensity. While the track treads familiar ground, its production ensures the impact remains fresh—the bass growls, the guitars bite, and the drums punch straight through the mix.
The closing track, “Extinguish Them All,” flips the formula. Opening with blast beats and tremolo-picked riffs, it teases a more traditional metal assault before collapsing into the band’s trademark slow-motion breakdowns. It’s both a callback and a statement—a reminder that Heavy // Hitter can shift gears without losing control. The song feels like the EP’s emotional release, a culmination of everything the band’s been building toward: heaviness not for its own sake, but as a form of expression.
Sonically, Coming to Terms is immaculate. The production captures that delicate balance between rawness and clarity, letting the instruments breathe without dulling their impact. The guitars are thick and grainy, the bass has weight without mud, and the drums sit perfectly in the pocket. The vocals—guttural, commanding, and primal—cement the band’s identity as one of Florida’s most consistent underground heavy acts.
If Moments as Misery was Heavy // Hitter finding their footing, Coming to Terms is them standing firm, unflinching in their purpose. It’s not about reinvention—it’s about refinement. There are no gimmicks here, no desperate stylistic pivots, just five tracks of pure conviction. The band understands that heaviness isn’t just volume—it’s intent, control, and presence.
At its core, Coming to Terms is music made to move bodies before minds. It may not surprise you, but it will absolutely level you. With each release, Heavy // Hitter prove that consistency, when done with this much precision and passion, can be just as powerful as innovation.
A slab of crushing, groove-soaked metalcore that doesn’t reinvent the wheel—but rolls it straight over your chest.
NOTABLE TRACKS:
Coming To Terms (feat. Zayna Youssef of Sweet Pill)
…From Bloodlust (feat. Yasmine Liverneaux of Face Yourself)