sace6 has been on my regular rotation since I first heard Limerence last year. I’m so excited to see where their new signing with Sumerian Records takes them, and I hope it leads to more exposure for the band. It already feels like they’ve been quietly building something special, and now there’s finally a spotlight forming around them that could push them into a much wider space.
Originally a solo project from Long Island, New York, it built its foundation through SoundCloud releases before evolving into something bigger. Noah Thomas later joined on guitars and production, turning sace6 into a full band in late 2024 and helping shape the sound into what it is today—a collision of R&B, alternative, shoegaze and crushing metal textures.
Since then, the band have moved fast. Their debut EP, Limerence, in 2025 put them firmly on the map, with collaborations and a growing online following, before taking that momentum on the road supporting acts like Don Broco and nothing, nowhere.
What makes them stand out is their refusal to confine themselves to one genre. Their sound blends sensual, almost pop-driven vocals with heavy, atmospheric guitars—something they themselves loosely describe as “pop” in the broadest sense, where melody and heaviness collide rather than compete.
I’m a sucker for genre blends, and this band has that perfect balance of sensual and heavy. It’s not just the contrast either—it’s the way they weave those elements together so naturally that it never feels forced or gimmicky. There’s intention behind every switch, every drop, every moment of softness before impact.
As soon as I saw the availability to review this album before it dropped, you can bet I practically nose dived myself into bagsy before anyone else could take it. This felt like one of those moments you don’t want to miss, like seeing a storm brewing before everyone else starts talking about it.
I like to write my reviews as the song plays. Giving that authentic first reaction. Let’s get into it.
besotted
It sounds huge. When the track transitions from the soft R&B to the heavy guitars, it’s a feat only
sace6 can pull off time and time again and make you feel new. There’s this cinematic swell to it, like the track is opening a door into the rest of the album. It sets the tone immediately—this is going to be expansive, emotional, and unapologetically big.
reverie
Tone change. Heavy bass. Something reminiscent of Aaryan Shah. The guitarsssssss. I feel like I’m ascending every time the chorus comes in. They make it feel huge when the tone changes back to metal. There’s a real push-and-pull here between grounded low-end and that soaring, almost weightless chorus. It feels like being dragged under and then suddenly lifted out.
basorexia
Oh damn, they are hitting us with some baby-making music. I sure hope no guitars come in- there they are. That repeating melody that sounds like a synth in the background, man, going between your ears, making you feel dizzy. The stank face I make, and it’s just the heavy distorted guitars. There’s something hypnotic about this track—the repetition, the layering, the way it builds tension before snapping into that heaviness.
allured
A heavy beast. A perfect breakup in the album lineup. The electronic noises, like there’s an error in the system, make the song feel almost sci-fi. It’s chaotic in a controlled way, like everything is slightly glitching but still moving forward. It gives the album a darker, more mechanical edge.
Ego: A culmination of the heavy riffs and R&B vocals. The heavy vocals come in, highlighting that melody and anticipation for more. The song has an overall feeling of vast spaces and height, not yet seen in the previous tracks. It feels towering, like standing at the edge of something massive. There’s a confidence in this track that really defines the band’s identity.
covet
The melody and lyrics all open up to feel more pop-like than previous tracks. The instrumental itself is guitars that then blend that guitar riff intro so soundly and expertly. The chorus gets you bopping along, and those guitars then hit you like a car crash (I know, I’ve been in one, though I would’ve much preferred listening to this). The band has this tenacity for big riffs with heavy melodic influences that draw you in. It’s one of those tracks that feels instantly replayable while still hitting hard.
uneven
The expansive feeling instantly pulls you in. The yearning in this song transcends the lyrics and enters the melody. The space of this song feels much smaller than the rest. More intimate. The soft vocals in this one really show how much emotion the vocalist carries in his voice. The use of the electronic signal sound at the end, almost like it’s cut out and lost contact, adds that extra layer of yearning. It feels like a moment of isolation in the middle of everything else.
dolorous
Why does this make me wanna cry? The slowing down from what we’ve already experienced on this album feels almost like a climax to the album’s story. Things are coming to an end—a melancholic feeling. The electronic melody feels like a stuck tape, caught in the same moment, replaying over and over. It lingers in a way that feels intentional, like it doesn’t want to let go.
nepenthe
Oh damn, that heavy vocal intro to this beat. Oh shit. Got me bopping. This is definitely the party track of the album. The “what do you want from me?” of this record. This one is going to be the dark horse of the live track setlist, I think. Bringing back the energy. It injects momentum right when the album needs it, shaking you out of that emotional haze.
fabulist
The harsh vocals. The heavy bass. Oh damn. This might be the heaviest song they’ve released yet. Stank face. Stank face. Stank face. This is gonna go hard in the pit. If I ever manage to get a photo pass for a live show of theirs, I’mma be fighting for my life during this one. It feels like a revival of all the anger and bitterness from the previous songs. I wish I knew the technical guitar terms to describe what he’s doing right now. Oh damn. This one is hard. The stank face won’t stop. It’s pure chaos.
perdify
Ending with that huge feeling that has encapsulated all the other songs. The vocal melody and range made it feel like a wrap-up of everything we just went through. The piano melody gives the song a hopeful yet sombre feel. It closes things in a way that feels reflective, like looking back on everything with a mix of acceptance and lingering emotion.
What a debut album. sace6 is cementing their place solidly within the metal-blending scene. Everything people like about genre-bending acts such as Sleep Token and Bad Omens is executed here to perfection. The band have released many successful singles as of late, and it can’t be denied that this album has what everyone loves about them perfectly encapsulated
into one 11-song experience. It feels cohesive without being repetitive, and ambitious without losing focus.
My standouts from the first listen are Besotted, Ego, and Dolorous. I can’t wait to experience a breakup that absolutely shatters me, and then I can listen to this album with new ears. It’s gonna elevate the experience. There’s something about this record that feels like it was made for those moments after intense emotional situations.
The band announced a tour in the UK later this year. Tickets are obviously precariously between low and sold out. And honestly, after this hits the shelves (aka Spotify- shelves don’t exist anymore for young folk), those tickets will be sucked up—this is the kind of album that’s going to hit even harder live.
Words by Jayne:
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1. besotted
2. reverie ft. jxdn
3. basorexia
4. allured
5. ego
6. covet
7. uneven
8. dolorous
9. nepenthe
10. fabulist
11. perfidy
