Halestorm’s latest album, ‘Back From The Dead,’ hit the shelves in May 2022 and was labeled as a heavy metal/hard rock album. Despite that, Spotify reportedly listed the band under the category of symphonic metal, dividing some listeners into two.
Some fans said Halestorm was a heavy metal band rather than symphonic, while others claimed they weren’t metal at all. Here’s a list of some of the band’s heaviest songs for you to decide who’s right.
6. Dirty Work
In ‘Dirty Work,’ found on their self-titled debut, Halestorm takes a slightly different approach from the album’s general sound. They focus on creating a gritty, raw sound that captures the essence of rock while conveying a message about inner strength.
5. Mayhem
Released as the second single from the band’s ‘Into The Wild’ album, ‘Mayhem’ presents a fast-paced sound with wailing guitar licks from Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger. As the vocalist sings ‘A little mayhem never hurt anyone,’ the track stands on a heavier side in the hard rock record from 2015.
4. Daughters Of Darkness
‘Daughters Of Darkness’ is a track that blends aggressive guitar lines and anthemic choruses. This song, from Halestorm’s ‘The Strange Case Of…,’ is not just about its energetic riffs but also about how it affects its listeners by painting a picture of rebellion, matched with the intensity of the music.
3. I Like It Heavy
From the album ‘Into the Wild Life,’ ‘I Like It Heavy’ mixes humor with heavy music. This song stands apart for its playful lyrics set against the backdrop of powerful metal riffs and rhythms. The band goes for a heavy sound with light-hearted twists in this track.
2. Killing Ourselves To Live
With the seventh track from 2018’s ‘Vicious,’ Halestorm focuses on more emotional themes. Having a more melodic sound, the song combines instrumental work and heavy vocals with reflective lyrics from the band members, Lzzy Hale, Arejay Hale, Joe Hottinger, and Josh Smith.
1. Black Vultures
As another track from ‘Vicious,’ ‘Black Vultures’ brings a darker and more aggressive tone to the album, delving into themes of survival backed by a loud mix of guitar and drums. Hale’s vocals in the second single from the 2018 record add more to its intensity.
