"Fronting a desire for a robust, rock-infused anthem, Halestorm offers an inside look at their latest album Everest track by track"
Halestorm's "Everest" Soars with Power and Emotion
Halestorm, the dynamic American rock band, has released their sixth album, "Everest," in 2025. This 12-track collection showcases a perfect blend of powerful rock riffs and emotional lyrics, reflecting the band's unyielding spirit and versatility.
The album opens with "Fallen Star," a high-energy track inspired by the riff style of the 2000s band Priestess. With an extended riff designed to keep rocking continuously, it sets a strong, confident tone for the album.
"Everest," the title track, symbolizes the band's relentless drive, much like climbers scaling Mount Everest despite no tangible reward at the top. It embodies perseverance and passion for music, making it a powerful anthem for the band's ongoing pursuit of success.
"Shiver," a softer ballad, explores the theme of being tough to love. Originally written with piano or acoustic guitar, it evolves into a fuller band sound, creating a beautiful, poignant piece.
One of the singles released ahead of the album launch, "Rain Your Blood On Me," showcases Halestorm's signature brooding and dramatic style. The song was recorded without a click and features various feels, making it a standout track.
"Darkness Always Wins," praised for its catchy yet brooding feel, features minor-key melodicism, a heavy metal bridge, and a standout rock guitar solo. Critics have highlighted its lean arrangement with loud requiem bells accentuating the mood.
Other notable tracks include "Like A Woman Can," with an Amy Winehouse-like feel, "Gather The Lambs," inspired by a Bible quote found on an old grave in Savannah, and "Watch Out!," which contains a reference to Jock Jams, a compilation series in America in the 90s.
"Broken Doll" and "K-I-L-L-I-N-G" were produced with a 90s vibe in mind, while "How Will You Remember Me?" has a funeral-like theme and is existential in nature.
"Like A Woman Can" is one of Joe Hottinger's favorite songs on the album, and "Watch Out!" is a beautiful song written by Lzzy Hale about the difficulty of loving someone.
Overall, "Everest" captures Halestorm's drive and resilience in rock music, combining intensity with emotional depth. The album runs about 43 minutes and was released through Atlantic Recording Corporation.
Halestorm is currently featured on the cover of the latest issue of Metal Hammer, which is available for order online for delivery. Don't miss out on this powerful and emotional journey with Halestorm's "Everest."
- Halestorm's sixth album, "Everest," released in 2025, is a blend of powerful rock riffs and emotional lyrics, showcasing the band's unyielding spirit and versatility in rock music.
- "Fallen Star," the opening track on "Everest," is inspired by the riff style of the band Priestess, setting a strong tone for the album with an extended riff designed to keep rocking continuously.
- "Everest," the title track, symbolizes Halestorm's relentless drive, much like climbers scaling Mount Everest, and embodies perseverance and passion for music, making it a powerful anthem.
- "Shiver," a soft ballad on the album, explores the theme of being tough to love and evolves into a fuller band sound, creating a beautiful, poignant piece.
- "Rain Your Blood On Me" showcases Halestorm's signature brooding and dramatic style and was recorded without a click, featuring various feels and making it a standout track.
- "Darkness Always Wins," with its catchy yet brooding feel, features minor-key melodicism, a heavy metal bridge, and a standout rock guitar solo, earning praise from critics for its lean arrangement and loud requiem bells accentuating the mood.
