Heal The Hurt has exploded onto the metalcore scene with the release of their self-titled debut EP.
"Heal the Hurt is not a band name: it is a statement," Heal the Hurt architect and vocalist Trevor Tyson shares. "This collection of songs will always be special to me because they commemorate dark times that I don't want to go back to. Hopefully, people can listen to each song and feel a sense of strength, feel a sense of valor, and maybe gain a glimpse of hope inviting them to step into the light and be who they were created to be."
Although the songs are informed by Tyson's own deep faith, they're also honed by his experience as a mental health speaker and podcaster, influenced deeply by the sense of solidarity he has experienced through heavy music. Fittingly, the metalcore vocalist partnered with experienced musicians to launch his fledgling band.
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Therapy in Metalcore| Posted October 01, 2024 What You Need To Know Heal The Hurt is the self-titled debut of the band Heal The Hurt. Frontman Trevor Tyson formed the band out of a passion for supporting people's mental health through biblical hope. As such, you'll find messages that directly address topics like depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation through a faith-based lens. Heal The Hurt is a melodic metalcore band that doesn't shy away from the complex issues in life.
What It Sounds Like
Heal The Hurt boasts a dynamic and modern metalcore sound, engaging fans with nasty breakdowns, roaring vocals, and a creative arrangement of melodic elements. The opening song highlights the band's tender and vulnerable heart—an outcry to God to save us from the sorrow we are drowning in. Heal The Hurt's influences from bands like Memphis May Fire, Wage War, and We Came As Romans are evident as they skillfully weave modern metalcore together in hopeful and relatable songs.
Spiritual Highlights
Trevor's faith is a driving force for these songs, even though he's not afraid to tackle sensitive topics in the mental health space. Heal The Hurt cries out to God by name for salvation and help amid the struggles of life. Trevor's influence and presence in the Christian rock and metal scenes are evident in these songs, with familiarity in sounds but in their own voice.
Best Song
One of their lead singles, "Withering," captures the heart of the band well. In this gut-wrenching song, the outpour of desperation fuels the need for hope and salvation from the hurt in and around us. Sometimes, just a glimpse of hope keeps us moving, as they proclaim, "I won't be withering for long." But this does not negate the pain, as they admit, "My emotions fade/and the darkness takes hold/no hope no sorrow/just my hell exposed." This balance of present relatability and a hopeful future sets this band apart.
Bottom Line
Heal The Hurt delivers an excellent debut that clearly shows the band's heart, a desire to reach and present to them the little the lost, and the hope they need to begin healing while knowing they are not alone in their current hurt. The songs are relatively short, with seven clocking in just over 20 minutes. Given their deep emotional content, some more time to immerse oneself in these songs would have delivered an even more powerful experience. Nevertheless, this EP proclaims that we all have room to heal even in the middle of our hurt, utilizing intense and well-crafted metalcore music as its perfect medium.
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