For fans of hardcore metal, Orphantwin has come out with their latest album. Elements of thrash, metalcore, synth, and so much more are prevalent throughout Future Classic. Brothers Cory Brandan, and Mathew Putman put together a wild and fun six-track masterpiece.

Right off the bat, we are treated to a nice electric intro in Negative Threads that leads into a melodic tone. Then, quite suddenly, the listener is suddenly hurled into a fury of epic screaming vocals that will be the defining factor in each song. The way Cory and Mathew’s voices match is phenomenal.

The low singing in Headphones or Die is a great contrast to the rest of the album. It showcases just how skilled they really are by making it quite apparent they don’t need screams to make their songs great. The beats to this album are fantastic from the drums, to the bass, and then the rhythm work in the guitars.

Brandan on guitar and bass masterfully brings both instruments into the fray expertly, matching them with his synth production. Putman on drums and percussion has great timing throughout the album. His occasional blast beats are mixed in well with other fills to give each song a unique feel. He doesn’t just smash away; each beat is deliberate.

1. “Negative Threads”
2. “Deathsurf”
3. “Headphones or Die”
4. “The Glimpse”
5. “IIovvlless”
6. “Hominy”

Grayson Stewart gives some extra volume to songs Negative Threads and The Glimpse. Adam and Tristan Putman add their own spice with piano and French horn in Hominy. It’s certainly a calmer song with melodic vocals that gives your eardrums a nice break after pumping the volume up from the earlier tracks.

The production quality for this album is something to behold. There’s so much nuance that it’s hard to describe in words. Little things like echoes and electric sounds match so well with the music. The occasional speaking elements are in a tone purposely muted and gives a sense of mystery behind the context. Matt Marquez lends aid to the duo in the production element in Headphones or Die to give it an even more unique flair.

Overall, this album was a fun ride. It was nothing like I’ve heard before and will definitely keep my eyes open for more content from this group.

Review by: John Cicotte

FUTURE CLASSIC by ORPHANTWIN is available on all streaming platforms.

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