First time at BA
With each album, Texas-based metalcore outfit Fit For A King delves deeper into introspective and personal themes. Their seventh album, The Hell We Create, explores the cycles of trauma passed down through generations and voices a hope for breaking these patterns. Frontman Ryan Kirby draws inspiration from real-life challenges faced during the pandemic, including adopting children from an abusive family and supporting his wife through a life-threatening stroke. The result is the band's most profound and personal work to date, addressing the pain, resilience, and responsibility that define human connection.
Musically and lyrically, the album balances heavy riffs with melodic nuances. Tracks like “End” and “Falling Through The Sky” capture a haunting tension, while “What You Left Behind” reflects the anguish endured by Kirby’s adopted children. Featuring Jonathan Vigil of The Ghost Inside, “Times Like This” underscores themes of unity over division. The Hell We Create is a raw portrayal of personal and shared responsibility, urging listeners to consider the impact they have on others and themselves.
