BackTalk “Remedy”
Photo credit: Jay Lopez
“Remedy” tells the story of a man struggling with his demons. From a shimmering, illusive melodic intro, BackTalk unveils the brokenness and regrets of a man who has wronged others in the past. The dark-laced vulnerability leads to the destructive effects of frustration and struggle has on himself. Doubled layered screams, two heads of voices, the drastic tension weighing on a thin layer can explode at any moment.
BackTalk’s multi-faceted delivery captures the seriousness and aggressive nature when the gun is pointed back towards the destruction of self. The track reaches the ultimate conclusion of isolation in a lonely, exhausted ring that hovers above your head.
With “Remedy,” BackTalk aims to spread awareness of mental health struggles underneath the seemingly perfect outlooks. Fueled with raging power and hysterical vocalization, the hard-hitting metalcore track is the perfect sonic medium to open a difficult topic that deserves our attention.
BackTalk was forming in Dallas, Texas in 2016 from the remnants of a previous band. The band quotes August Burns Red, Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Bullet For My Valentine, Silent Planet, Underoath, Eminem, among many others as their influences. Explosive, unapologetic, and confrontational, BackTalk is a band that demands your attention.
There’s always something deeper about BackTalk’s music. The band doesn’t shy away from discussing human-relatable yet controversial topics. The metalcore blood that runs through the veins of their music is proof that BackTalk is about change and vocalization.
