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TETRARCH
THE UGLY SIDE OF ME
NAPALM RECORDS

Tetrarch have come a long way since their 2017 debut album Freak. The aggressive follow-up Unstable in 2021 really showed the band’s ability to push the limits of nu metal. They have returned after four years with The Ugly Side of Me, their third album.

The album opener “Anything Like Myself” has some honest lyrics that hit close to home for anyone who struggles with anxiety and feeling stuck in that state of mind.

“Never Again (Parasite)” opens with lead guitarist Diamond Rowe’s remarkable and familiar guitar talent and brings her out front with her exceptional vocal debut.

The first single from the album “Live Not Fantasize” premiered on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal channel at the same time of Diamond’s Jackson Guitars signature launch and coincidentally features some dynamic and intense guitar solos.
Each track on the album really connects the band with its fans with its deep, dark, lyrics that relate to the daily mental health struggles, while comforting them with the familiarity of Tetrarch’s hypnotizing and unmistakable sounds.



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Melinda is a music enthusiast from the US who grew up on vinyl in the 70s and 80s. She's a lover of all genres, but rock/metal runs through her veins. Music is always in the background and in her head. Unfortunately, she has to have a "regular 8-5" job since "Professional Concert Go-er" doesn't pay the bills. Her bliss would be to follow more musicians and bands than "People she may know" on social media. Her ultimate long term goal is to be the old lady just enjoying the show down in front at the barricades at live shows. Her favorite quote is "Where words fail, music speaks".
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