To Discover: The Unofficial Utopia
The Unofficial Utopia: When Metal Gets Real (And Really, Really Heavy)
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Let’s talk about The Unofficial Utopia, a band that doesn’t do things by half. Since forming in 2017, these guys have been carving out a sound that’s as raw as it is refined, a mix of hard rock’s groove, prog’s ambition, and metal’s sheer weight. And if their debut album, Realitized Fiction, is anything to go by, they’re not here to play nice.
Released back in January 2022, Realitized Fiction was a statement of intent. No frills, no filler: Nine tracks of unapologetic heaviness, wrapped in lyrics that dig into mental health, addiction, and the kind of existential dread that keeps you up at 3 AM. It’s the kind of album that doesn’t ask for your attention, it demands it. One minute you’re nodding along to a groove-metal riff that hits like a freight train, the next you’re lost in a prog-tinged maze of time signatures and mood shifts. It’s not perfect, some tracks feel like they’re still finding their footing, but when it connects, it connects hard.
Now, the band’s gearing up for their second album, and if the teases are anything to go by, they’re doubling down on the darkness. We’re talking thrashier riffs, heavier themes, and a willingness to go places most bands wouldn’t dare. No release date yet, but if Realitized Fiction was the warm-up, this next one sounds like the main event.
Until then, do yourself a favor and dive into their debut. It’s the kind of album that rewards repeat listens.
Linktree (Music & Socials): https://linktr.ee/utopiansunited
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unoffical.utopia
(P.S. If you like your metal with a side of existential crisis, these guys are your new best friends.)
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