Patterns of Decay “Suicide Notes in Comic Sans” EP Review

     Long Island based metal group “Patterns of Decay” snuck an advanced copy of their new EP “Suicide Notes in Comic Sans” to my doorstep. While the title is bewildering enough (I.E, the title track names), you cannot help but admit that this band is TAKING NO PRISONERS. By that term, I mean that this EP is one hell of a listen. It has been three years since their previous EP, Malicious Intent, was released. That EP being seven songs, does not stack up to the sound quality and mastering of the new EP. With songs like Glasshole, Stung By A Horse, Buffalo Child Wings, and the Always Sunny in Philadelphia referenced, “Im Sorry, Rum-Ham!, the band has a groove that sets them apart from the rest of the five boroughs AND EVEN their own Long Island turf. There has been a major evolution with this band in sound quality in terms of vocals (check out backup singer and guitarist Matt Stirrat’s clean singing for proof), and fluidity between the band as a whole. The songs feel more cohesive and bring a flare that each band member has thrown into the mix with their personal performances. Something that I felt was a bit missing with their last EP. Songs can be more than just songs, if you’re able to read the musicianship individually, then you can envision their personalities as people. That is what Patterns nailed here. Then again, i’m not surprised by the results of this final product, the crew went completely above and beyond for this.

     One of my personal favorite songs off the eight song EP, entitled “I F**ked A Ghost (But Its Okay Because I’m A Ghost Too)”, I have heard live when they opened for All That Remains at Mulcahy’s in Long Island last year. To finally hear this song from the studio is absolutely worth the wait. If you wish to compare the E.P’s, the link is posted right below for “Malicious Intent”. Local musicians will range far and wide within this industry, but this band right here is something special. An album you’d thoroughly enjoy, check out some live video I captured of them from their set at Mulcahys, their Bandcamp and Instagram pages and also behind the scenes material. I am very happy to see this band prosper, as a fellow Pantages showcase alumni, and as dear friends… “Suicide Notes in Comic Sans” is a deadly serious metal trip that explores you to learn who you should be focused on.

Malicious Intent EP Review: https://www.sinestrastudios.net/?p=2860

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Catch you rockers on the flip side!

–Derek–