Rock/Review The project - death of me

The project is the brainchild of the California rock scene’s own James Davis, who originally made waves in the 00s with his previous band Shameless as lead guitarist. The band won Best Hard Rock Band at the Southern California Music Awards in 2006, Best Hard Rock Band Rock City News in 2005 and 2006, and Best Metal Band at the Inland Empire Music Awards in 2006.

"death of me," a high-octane burst of power-pop and rock 'n' roll adrenaline, marks The project's thunderous premiere. It signals the entrance of a revolving rock collective that isn't afraid to chase hooks as hard as riffs. Under the direction of guitarist and songwriter James Davis, The project functions as a kind of musical freeway, uniting seasoned musicians to produce a single, powerful, genre-defying song at a time.

"death of me" is a floor-pounding, windows-down anthem. It starts off with sun-drenched rhythms and gritty guitars that instantly draw you into its catchy groove. The vocal performance pushes the lyrics' drive without compromising melody, striking the ideal balance between clarity and gritty delivery. Big, bold, and designed to be screamed from the front row or behind the wheel, the chorus has an unmistakable effect.

However, the craftsmanship of "death of me" is what actually makes it stand the test of time. It never feels cloned, even if it flaunts its influences—classic rock, '90s alt, and contemporary pop-rock. Rather, the song seems to resurrect the elements that make rock classic: raw energy, strong dynamics, and emotional release.

The project's philosophy—less a band, more a movement—is reaffirmed in the following film. The project represents a novel approach to teamwork in a fragmented music landscape with its revolving cast and unafraid genre-hopping. This is a band that embodies the restless, rebellious spirit of rock.