Falling In Reverse release new music video “Alone”

Falling In Reverse is an American post-hardcore band formed in 2008, which is currently signed with Epitaph Records. In 2011, they released their debut album The Drug in Me Is You and they are currently working on their second studio album, Fashionably Late, which is set to be released June 18, 2013. The band is led by Ronnie Radke (lead singer), along with Jacky Vincent (guitarist), Ryan Seaman (drummer), Derek Jones (rhythm guitar) and Ron Ficarro (bassist).

 On May 7, the band released a music video for their first single from their second album – “Alone”. Falling In Reverse embraced a new sound, named Trapcore, which combines metalcore, hip-hop and electronic sounds. Lead singer Ronnie Radke explains this change of direction:

 

“My dad raised me on metal, but my first serious love was hip-hop. When I heard Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, that’s when I fell in love. I didn’t know what the hell they were talking about, the beats were intertwined, and it came inside of me and took me over.

When we added hip-hop elements I was thinking, ‘Should I do this? This sounds crazy! Are people going to like this?’ Now I’ve never been so proud of something. The final product, Fashionably Late, is the best work I’ve ever done.”

 

“Alone” has received various critics, both positive and negative, having definitely splitted their fan base into two. Here are some of the opinions stated:

 

“I personally love Alone. Ronnie has the ability to change up his style & make it work out for the best. It's almost a new genre, screaming, rapping, It's amazing he can do that. I will backup anything he does. He will always be an amazing artist.”

“VERY UNIQUE!! :)”

 

 “I absolutely love it. I love Ronnies new look also, cannot wait for their album!!”

 

“Well...I think I like the new style but I liked the old Falling in Reverse too. It sounds different but I like it. I'm excited for the new album."

 

“I'm not too sure if I like this. The chorus is good and catchy, but I'm not sure rapping is the right direction for the band.”

 

“This song screams "I want to be more popular" unfortunately. I've been a long time Hollywood Dead and Escape the Fate fan, and it feels like Ronnie Radke has some sort of lost identity and not sure what he wants to be... For me, it feels like they need to make a decision.. Are they hip-hop, are they rock or are they rap. If they want to be rap-rock, then fine, but they need to actually find a way to do that without sounding very odd!”

 

“I like Falling In Reverse but it feels like they're trying to change their sound too much. They should have just stuck with what they were good at if I'm honest...”

 

“The new song alone is not as good as I had expected it to be.”

 

 

Whether you love or hate Falling In Reverse new single “Alone”, one thing is certain, they are definitely making people talk.