EPK – BornBroken – Am I Invisible (2024) – Out Sept 20th
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For fans Chimaira, Decapitated, Testament, Machine Head, Slipknot
Band: BornBroken
Album Title: Am I Invisible
Release Date: September 20, 2024
Label: Self-Release
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L-R Carlos Ojeda (Drums), Pavlos Haikalis (Guitar), Michael Decker (Vocals/Guitar), Mike Marino (Bass)
Photo Credit : Laura Collins
As Born Broken prepares to unleash their latest album, “Am I Invisible,” the band members reflect on the creative journey and the deep themes explored in their new work. Here’s what they had to say about the album:
“We wanted to create something raw and real.”
“Creating ‘Am I Invisible’ was an intense and rewarding process. This album represents who we are and what we stand for. “This album is incredibly personal for all of us. We poured our hearts into every beat, every note. It’s a journey through our highs and lows. ’Am I Invisible’ speaks to the struggles and emotions we’ve faced as individuals and as a band.
“Musically, this album allowed us to experiment with our roots in metal and it’s structures. We aimed to blend heavy, aggressive riffs with melodic elements to create a dynamic listening experience. ”From the relentless march of time in ‘Time Pays No Respect’ to the existential questions in the title track, every song is a piece of our collective soul.
Tracks like ‘How Strong You Are’ and ‘Fold’ showcase the balance. We’re proud of how the music complements the powerful lyrics. Each track brought out different emotions, from the stress and monotony captured in ‘7 Mondays’ to the introspective nature of ‘Will You Remember.’ Songs like ‘Age of Anger’ address the division and intolerance we see every day. We wanted to use our music to call for unity and empathy. This album is not just a collection of songs; it’s a message, a call to action for anyone who feels unheard or unseen.”
“We’ve always aimed to create music that tells a story, and ‘Am I Invisible’ is our most ambitious story yet. The themes of invisibility, isolation, and resilience are universal, and we wanted to convey them through powerful lyrics and compelling music. The album’s complexity and depth are a testament to our growth as a band.”
We’re grateful to our fans for their unwavering support and hope this album resonates with them as deeply as it does with us. Thank you for joining us on this journey.”
Born Broken is excited to share “Am I Invisible” with the world and invites everyone to experience the raw emotion and powerful messages encapsulated in their latest work. Stay tuned for upcoming events and join the conversation using #AmIInvisible.
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Band: BornBroken
Album Title: Am I Invisible
Release Date: September 20, 2024
Label: Self-Release
Track Listing:
1. Time Pays No Respect – 5:04
2. Am I Invisible – 3:54
3. Will You Remember – 4:03
4. How Strong You Are – 4:41
5. Conflicting Lies – 5:09
6. Scabs & Scars – 3:36
7. 7 Mondays – 4:00
8. Fold – 6:30
9. Age of Anger – 5:23
10. The Day I Die Inside – 5:07
Album Length: 47:31
Album Credits:
– ALL MUSIC, LYRICS WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY: BORNBROKEN
– PRODUCED, MIXED & MASTERED BY: CHRISTIAN DONALDSON
– ASSISTANT ENGINEERED BY: DOMINIC GRIMARD
– RECORDED @ CHRISTIAN DONALDSON STUDIOS (MONTREAL /SAINT-GABRIEL-DE-BRANDON, QUÉBEC CANADA )
– ARTWORK DESIGN & LOGO BY: MICHAEL DECKER & BORNBROKEN © & ℗ BORNBROKEN 2024 – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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BornBroken Album Lineup
Mike Marino (Bass)
Michael Decker (Vocals/ All Guitars)
Carlos Ojeda (Drums)
BornBroken live and Official New Lineup
Mike Marino (Bass)
Michael Decker (Vocals/Guitar)
Carlos Ojeda (Drums)
Pavlos Haikalis (Guitar) Newest member after recording
About the Album Artwork:
The artwork for “Am I Invisible” by Born Broken features a striking design with a strong, bold visual impact. Here are some key elements of the artwork:
1. **Title and Band Name**:
– The new band name logo “Born Broken” is prominently displayed at the top in a jagged, aggressive font, colored in dark red. The lettering style conveys a sense of raw energy and intensity.
– The album title “Am I Invisible” is subtly placed at the bottom, in a smaller, clean font. It’s less prominent but adds a haunting, introspective touch to
the overall design.
2. **Central Imagery**:
– The focal point is a large, red eye at the center of the artwork. The eye has a glossy, almost mechanical appearance, giving it an unsettling, intense look. The red color of the eye stands out sharply against the otherwise monochromatic
background.
– The eye is surrounded by a splash of red paint or blood, adding a chaotic and dynamic feel to the design.
3. **Background**:
– The background is a textured mix of black, white, and grey tones, with splatters and drips that add a grungy, distressed effect. This creates a sense of
depth and movement.
– The interplay of light and dark areas in the background enhances the stark contrast with the central red eye, drawing attention to it.
4. **Overall Mood**:
– The combination of the aggressive typography, the intense red eye, and the chaotic background conveys a mood of aggression, introspection, and
intensity.
This artwork effectively captures a dark, intense aesthetic that aligns with our band’s themes and style.
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About The Album:
For us it’s a straight up metal approach, we write what we want to write, what feels right to us. Lyrically it’s a personal approach for the everyday listener and
fans can relate to. Everyday fears and everyday joys…we’ll there is not that must joy left, with he way the world is going…
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Track By Track
1. **Time Pays No Respect**
– **Theme:** The relentless and impartial nature of time, its impact on humanity, and the inevitability of death.
– **Lyrics Highlights:** The song speaks about the futility of resisting time, the sorrow it brings, and the way it devours everything. The chorus emphasizes the pain that time inflicts, which cannot be defended against or forgotten.
2. **Am I Invisible**
– **Theme:** Feelings of invisibility, isolation, and existential despair.
– **Lyrics Highlights:** The song questions the significance of the individual’s existence and the impact of societal neglect. It explores the desolate emotions of being unnoticed and unmissed, with a recurring chorus asking “Am I Invisible.”
3. **Will You Remember**
– **Theme:** The importance of memories and the moments that truly matter in life.
– **Lyrics Highlights:** The song reflects on corruption, silence, and the significance of living in the present. It challenges listeners to remember and surrender when it truly counts, emphasizing forgiveness and healing.
4. **How Strong You Are**
– **Theme:** Personal strength, resilience, and self-belief.
– **Lyrics Highlights:** The song encourages taking charge of one’s destiny and overcoming challenges. It speaks about the importance of truth, inner voices, and conviction in the face of adversity.
5. **Conflicting Lies**
– **Theme:** The damage caused by deceit and the struggle for truth.
– **Lyrics Highlights:** The song addresses the turmoil and hatred stemming from lies, and the necessity to make things right. It highlights the conflict between accepting lies and the desire for freedom from them.
6. **Scabs & Scars**
– **Theme:** The pain of relationships and the lessons learned from love and hurt.
– **Lyrics Highlights:** The song discusses the irony of hurting loved ones and giving to those who don’t matter. It calls for awakening and learning that love is not misery, and speaks about the universal nature of pain and mistakes.
7. **7 Mondays**
– **Theme:** Overwhelm and stress from the monotony and challenges of life.
– **Lyrics Highlights:** The song conveys a sense of being stuck in a repetitive, stressful cycle that feels like having “7 Mondays.” It explores themes of soul searching, stress, and the struggle to find answers.
8. **Fold**
– **Theme:** Decision-making and the consequences of actions.
– **Lyrics Highlights:** The song reflects on missed opportunities and the struggle to hold on. It talks about life’s changes, the risk of choices, and the dilemma of whether to fold or keep pushing forward.
9. **Age of Anger**
– **Theme:** Societal division, intolerance, and the need for unity.
– **Lyrics Highlights:** The song critiques the spread of anger and intolerance in the world, calling for unity and empathy. It emphasizes the tragic consequences of division and the need to come together to heal societal wounds.
10. ***The Day I Die Inside**
“The Day I Die Inside” is a hauntingly evocative instrumental and introspective track that delves into the emotional and psychological turmoil of losing one’s sense of self. The song explores the profound sadness and emptiness that comes with feeling detached from one’s own identity and passions. it captures the essence of an internal struggle where the protagonist* grapples with feelings of disillusionment and despair. The crescendo resonates with a sense of finality and resignation, reflecting the emotional death experienced when one’s inner light fades away. Overall, the song serves as a powerful anthem for those who have faced or are facing profound personal loss and existential crisis.
*In the context of the instrumental track “The Day I Die Inside,” the term “protagonist” refers to the emotional journey or the internal state being depicted rather than a specific character. The “protagonist” here is the emotional core of the piece—representing the profound sense of loss, disconnection, and existential struggle. This central emotional theme drives the narrative of the instrumental, guiding the listener through the highs and lows of the experience without the need for literal characters.
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#4 BornBroken – !earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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!earshot – October 2024 – top 200 – #186 BornBroken
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“Am I Invisible and is a sonic soiree in waiting for those who like their metal I the neighbourhood of early Machine Head, post-Roots Sepultura, Lamb of God and Fear Factory resplendent with big guitars, bigger grooves and the biggest choruses.” – Decibel Magazine
“… the song (“How Strong You Are”) includes an anthemic and inspirational chorus, where the vocals rise into impassioned singing. But don’t expect music that feels like it’s seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. The music itself puts up with no excuses, but instead punches fast and damned hard. Backed by battering percussion and thundering basslines, the song includes fiery, writhing riffage and hard-slugging, high-howling hardcore fury. It does soar in the catchy chorus, but even there the vocals also rabidly snarl, and the band always return to pile-driving the listener’s neck, punctuated by some start-stop bursts of high-speed jackhammering and gruesomely growled words. On top of all that, the song includes a fluidly slithering and swirling guitar that itself spirals high, and a finale in which the vocals become truly harsh and scarring while the band inflict one last brute-force beating.” – NoCleanSinging
““Am I Invisible” is a masterclass in modern death metal, balancing technical prowess with emotional depth. BORNBROKEN has crafted an album that not only delivers in terms of heaviness but also resonates on a personal level. The mix of aggressive instrumentation and introspective themes makes this a standout release in 2024, marking the band as a force to be reckoned with in the genre. 8/10″ – Metal Temple
“Man, oh man…..I don’t know if it’s in the water or the politics. But keep it’s got the Canadians angry and making some dope ass death metal. I never knew of this band before this review….but I will never forget them and they are certainly locked in on my playlist material. Released in September, the Album “Am I Invisible” is a knife to the knee stabbing of an album. Every single track, I mean everyone, is a slammer. No complaints from this metal head at all. Powerfully riffs, evil melodies, godly break downs, heavenly solos and vocals that are rage re-incarnate. The title track music video reflects the exact same energy as the album. Deep, symbolic, energetic and metal as hell itself. Don’t sleep on BornBroken and give them a taste test, eh!?!?” – Keeper Magazine
“an aggression fuelled, raging firestorm of fierce savagery, ‘Am I Invisible’ is a brutal onslaught of devastating thrash metal. 10.10 – Metal Gods TV
“Am I Invisible is an exceptional addition to BornBroken’s discography. It’s a brutal, soul-baring album that blends aggression with melody in a way that feels fresh and relevant. For fans of metal that isn’t afraid to confront its own vulnerability while maintaining a fierce edge, Am I Invisible is a must-listen. BornBroken is a band on the rise, and this album proves they are not to be ignored.” – Jace Media Music
““Am I Invisible” by BornBroken is a masterful exploration of the human experience. Its blend of aggressive metal with deeply personal themes creates an album that is both thought-provoking and sonically impressive.” – Din Intunerec
“BORNBROKEN, a name to remember which risks making a lot of noise with this monstrous and devastating new album from Neo Death Thrash groove with a little touch of subtlety.” – OdyMetal
“a solid slab of metal with no time for melodic interludes and once it gets on course, they do not deviate one iota. It’s this blinker on approach makes the album as strong as it is… a powerful statement of intent.- Metal Epidemic
“Am I Invisible is a narrative that invites one to reflect on their own experiences. Each track, from the overwhelming stress of “7 Mondays” to the introspective nature of “Will You Remember,” is a chapter in a broader story about the highs and lows of life. BornBroken’s dedication to their craft is evident. They’ve poured their hearts into this album and it shows in the intensity of their performances and the authenticity of their lyrics. It’s an exceptional and bold exploration of the struggles we all face and is music that speaks to the heart of the human experience while delivering relentless metal energy.” – Amplify The Noise
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“Although they hail from the famously pleasant country of Canada, BornBroken, might be the heaviest and angriest thing we’ve heard from their parts in a long time. With no shortage of punishing riffs, brutal drumming, and vicious vocals that spit lyrics to change the world, BornBroken’s sophomore album ,The Years of Hard Truths And Little Lies, is worth pre-ordering before it’s due out May 18th.” – Metal Injection (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)
“Canadian unit BornBroken are releasing The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…, a raging collection of songs inspired by what the band feel is a reality that’s getting worse. We’ll let the band speak on that aspect, but it’s not controversial to confirm that the songs on The Years of Harsh Truths are brutal and varied enough to appeal to fans of Lamb of God, Sepultura and even groove legends Pantera and Exhorder. ” – Decibel Magazine (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)
“Apocalyptic thrashcore bunch BornBroken wear their political bent on their sleeves. From ‘The Years of Hard Truths And Little Lies’ Bansky-esque artwork to on-the-nose, ‘Take that politics!’ sentiment of its title, their anti-establishment sentiment is layered on thick. It’s hard to argue with their anger, in fairness. Tackling everything from inequality to government conspiracies, the Canadian band’s fury is aimed in all the right directions….BornBroken’s unrelenting pace is proof that, even in the supposedly docile nation of Canada, there’s still plenty to rally against in 2018.” – Metal Hammer (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)
“Good sweet Mary Poppins, what the hell is in the water in Montreal?! No amount of poutine will silence the outright bonkers heavy that BornBroken have cooking for you. No amount of smoked meats will halt their vicious onslaught of pounding rhythm and vocal cord shredding, headbang demanding, heartwarming metal.” – Metal Rules (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)
“Un retour percutant qui plaira aux fans de Lamb of God, DevilDriver.” – Voir (Montreal Weekly) (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)
“Un groupe énergique qui livre la marchandise! Alors quand on m’a proposé de faire la critique de leur nouvel album, je vous laisse deviner quel fut mon engouement à découvrir ce nouvel opus! Une douce brutalité bien musicale comme je les aime. Un album avec une âme, et qui en profite pour prendre possession de la nôtre au passage durant ces trop courtes 40 minutes!…Ma note, un SOLIDE 9 sur 10 largement mérité!” – Metal Universe (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)
“I can tell you right from the start, these guys are heavy as hell. Big guitar riffs, heavy drums, chugging bass lines, and those deep, guttural screams of the lead singer show this band know exactly what they want and how they will take it. The title track features some excellent guitar work along with the quick metal riffs. It gives you a feel for the band and what to expect for the rest of the album.” – Canadian Beats (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)
“The Years of Harsh Truths and Little Lies est un autre chef-œuvre musical que BornBroken nous as pondu. Cinq années d’attente, mais croyez-moi, l’attente en vallait la peine. La voix de Pepe Poliquin est à son meilleur et ultra efficace. Un duo du guitariste hors pair qui nous offre toutes sortes d’émotions qui passent par la brutalité de la mélodie et de plusieurs autres nuances. Une batterie qui nous offre un rythme essoufflant et sans concessions. Une basse très présente et qui se ressent à plusieurs endroits sur l’album. Dix chansons fortement bien exécutées et bien composées. Une production en béton armé, et un son d’enfer. Une production signée Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy) et Marco Frechette. Le tout enregistré au studio The Grid à Montréal. The Years of Harsh Truths and Little Lies est définitivement l’album qui va projeter BornBroken à un autre niveau sur l’échiquier du métal mondial. ” – Quebec Metal (2018 – The Years of Harsh Truths And Little Lies…)
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