Erra have long been the unsung heroes of metalcore. The Alabama quintet have steadily assembled their solid and multi-dimensional progressive sound, introducing a new facet of with each album: proggy technicality on 2013’s Augment, lush and kaleidoscopic soundscapes on 2016’s Drift, and vibrant melodicism on 2018’s Neon.
Their 2021 self-titled album was a career best that deserved more attention than it got, but it did get them booked onto tours with Bad Omens and Northlane, bringing together inventive guitarwork and gripping choruses – and sixth album Cure feels very much like a natural continuation.
