What Awaits Us continues its distinctive style with the release of their new album, Redshift, where overwhelming heaviness and sweeping melodies blend harmoniously. This full-length album contains nine songs, each with its own unique character.
“Etched In Concrete” bursts open without a moment of hesitation. The track launches straight into a hammering tempo, the screamed vocals hit with real force—raw. Despite its speed and aggression, the song keeps a strong melodic thread running through it, giving the chaos a sense of direction and emotional weight.
“Disinhibition” wraps the listener in a slightly mystical atmosphere right from the start. The screamed vocals cut through with real power, yet the track never loses its melodic backbone. The guitar lines weave in perfectly, adding texture and movement. When the chorus hits, the layered backing vocals elevate everything, making the song feel fuller and more immersive. And that final section—absolutely wild, the kind of ending that leaves an imprint.
“Everchanger” opens with a melodic intro that quickly evolves into a faster, driving rhythm. The transition feels natural yet energizing, pulling you deeper into the track. The interplay between the guitars is especially striking—tight, intricate, and nicely braided together. Beneath it all, the rhythmic section goes absolutely off the rails in the best way, delivering a level of precision and intensity that pushes the whole song to another level.
“Burning Cloud” immediately stands out thanks to its impressive drum work—tight, forceful, and constantly pushing the track forward. Midway through, the song slips into a slower, melodic bridge that opens up the atmosphere and sets the stage for a shift into a more mid‑tempo groove. Then the chorus comes crashing back in with renewed impact.
“Amygdala” leans into a more progressive sound without sacrificing any of its heaviness. It is instantly catchy, with an interesting blend of technical guitar work that keeps the ear engaged. The breakdown hits hard, adding weight and contrast, while the slower section dips almost into doom‑metal territory, giving the track a darker, more atmospheric edge.
“Mirage” opens with a blend of keyboards and guitar that immediately sets an almost otherworldly tone. When the drums enter, they do so with a complex, nuanced touch that adds depth without overwhelming the mood. The vocals create a perfect contrast—raw emotion cutting through the smooth instrumental layers. What follows is a beautifully crafted melodeath track, one that feels both powerful and deeply emotional.
“Vanish Into Gray,” released in 2025 and featuring Aleksi Rautiainen from Split Iris, is a deeply melodic track built around an important message about mental health. The interplay between the two voices is seamless, each one amplifying the emotion of the other. It’s a song where the feelings run so strong that the listener can sense both the pain and the flicker of hope woven through it. The only real flaw is that it ends too soon—music carrying this much weight deserves to linger longer.
“…Event Horizon” is a remake of the track originally released on their 2015 album, and it hits even harder with the evolved line‑up behind it. The song is fierce and unhinged in all the right ways—a strong, almost chaotic burst of energy. The keyboards offer brief moments of breathing space, creating contrast before the tempo surges forward again. The pre‑chorus builds beautifully, stacking tension and suspense, and the whole track showcases an impressive level of technical precision.
“Hell Above,” released as a single in 2024, is a fast, powerful, absolutely kick‑ass track. The guitars lock into a driving groove that contrasts sharply with the rhythmic patterns and vocal delivery, creating a tense atmosphere. It is one of those songs that hits hard from the first second and never lets up.
The album delivers a modern, polished production, commanding choruses, and an intense surge of energy that together shape a powerful and contemporary sound.
Recommended for anyone who loves melodic death metal and deathcore with modern undertones.

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