The power trio from Chesham, England known as loudness wars is back, and their new single “Don’t Fall” is minimalist rock that gets its hooks in you. This is the band’s third release this year, and it’s clear these guys aren’t dabbling; they’re on a mission.
The lineup is a classic, no-bullshit power trio setup: Ian on drums, Rich on bass, and Jerome on guitar and vocals. And that’s all they need. This isn’t music cluttered with unnecessary frills; it’s lean, mean, and built on a foundation of pure riff-worship and rhythmic force.
“Don’t Fall” is exactly what the title promises: a track that builds a terrifying tension, making you feel like you’re teetering on the edge. It’s hypnotic and minimal, a seductive grunge spiral that locks into a repetitive, obsessive groove. Jerome’s guitar work is less about flashy solos and more about creating a thick, atmospheric wall, while the rhythm section of Ian and Rich is the relentless engine room, driving the whole thing forward with a palpable, dark energy.
This track was recorded in their rehearsal studios and mixed at home, and it took a full year of tweaking to get the mix just right. That’s not indecision; that’s obsession. They recorded this back in 2024, one of their first as a band, and have patiently sculpted it into the menacing masterpiece it is today. That kind of commitment to the sound is what separates the hobbyists from the lifers.
While they might not be hitting the stage for live shows just yet, the plan for live YouTube broadcasts from their rehearsal rooms is a genius move—exactly the kind of intimate chaos that fuels the best rock. With plans to drop three more tracks before the year is out, loudness wars are building a formidable arsenal. “Don’t Fall” is dark, seductive, and powerfully focused.