Sydney’s hardcore titans, No Apologies, return with fervor and fire,
unveiling their eagerly awaited second opus, Life, a visceral testament to the tumult, tenderness, and tenacity of the human spirit.
Following their 2007 Australian hardcore landmark, Survival, the band stands tall in a career-defining form, a remarkable milestone for a group whose nearly two-decade legacy pulses with
relentless energy.
Perhaps it’s the indelible bond between founding architects Pete Abordi and Peter Bursky, collaborators since the late '90s, or the razor-sharp cohesion shared with the rest of their core: Andres
Hyde on drums, Chris Wilson on guitar, and Patrick Taylor on bass. Together, they forge Australia’s most formidable riff machine, Sumeru, an alchemical force with over ten years of unwavering
collaboration and sonic mastery.
Life is more than mere sound, it's a journey through the depths of existence, a narrative woven with threads of mortality, acceptance, and resilience. A deeply personal confession rendered in
thunderous riffs and haunting melodies, it recounts one man’s confrontation with mortality and another’s reconciliation with loss. The album is heightened by compelling guest appearances from Jem
Siow (Speed) and Todd Jones (Nails, Carry On, Terror), infusing each track with added emotion and raw intensity.
Set for release on August 29 via Last Ride Records, Life emerges as a modern classic, a maelstrom of thrash-inflected, groove-heavy riffs, searing guitar solos, and dynamic elements that shatter
traditional hardcore boundaries. No Apologies has always thrived on blending aggression with melody, chaos with clarity and this record continues that fearless tradition. It is a loud,
unflinching reminder that in facing the music of our mortality, we find the raw truth of what it means to truly live.
