Metal/Review The Dead Hearts - Plight Goes On
Hailing from Lublin, Poland, The Dead Hearts were founded in late 2020 by guitarist Damian Lipiński. Following numerous changes, the band’s current line-up is Grzegorz Iwańczuk (lead vocals), Filip Dolecki (guitar), Damian Lipiński (guitar), Mateusz Michna (bass guitar/backing vocals), and Cezary Szypulski (drums). The band debuted with a demo EP, ‘For What May Never Come,’ in January 2024, showcasing their alternative metal and post-grunge influences.
“Plight Goes On,” the latest offering from Polish alternative metal/post-grunge outfit The Dead Hearts, is a striking testament to what can be achieved when creativity outweighs resources. Recorded entirely at home using VST plugins and a modest Behringer microphone, the album embodies the spirit of DIY persistence—yet its sound is anything but small. With towering riffs, emotive vocals, and dynamic songwriting, The Dead Hearts manage to craft a record that stands confidently alongside the very bands they’re often compared to, such as Breaking Benjamin, Seether, and Alter Bridge.
Founded in 2020 by guitarist Damian Lipiński, the band channels the turbulence of modern life into a gripping sonic experience. The album’s opener sets the stage with dense textures and a brooding atmosphere, paving the way for standout tracks like “Promises,” which surprises with shifting time signatures and poignant piano breaks. It’s a track that reveals the band’s willingness to experiment, weaving technicality with emotional depth.
“All The Same” leans into structural unpredictability, shifting between crushing heaviness and introspective calm in a way that highlights the band’s evolving compositional instincts. Meanwhile, “Shining Star” emerges as the album’s emotional high point—an empowering, anthemic track that pushes vocalist and instrumentation alike into cathartic territory.
What ultimately makes “Plight Goes On” compelling is its authenticity. Nothing here is polished for perfection’s sake; instead, the album pulses with earnest ambition and raw conviction. The Dead Hearts prove that true artistry isn’t defined by a studio’s price tag but by the heart behind the music—and theirs is beating louder than ever.