Rise Of The Northstar drop massive new collab with Flo Salfati

Two titans of the French metalcore scene – Rise Of The Northstar and LANDMVRKS – have teamed up for a killer new collab.

Entitled Back 2 Basics, the track hears ROTNS join forces with vocalist Flo Salfati for “a new banger”, as the LANDMVRKS man enthuses.

“Having grown up heavily influenced by manga, anime and hardcore music, I’ve always had a deep appreciation for ROTNS’ sound and style,” Flo explains. “They’re innovative, unique, and it was a real pleasure to join forces with them on a track. Get ready for a new banger!”

Rise Of The Northstar’s Vithia adds: “LDMVS and ROTNS have been sharing the stage for 10 years. Throughout our respective careers, we’ve been fighting to keep a ‘new generation’ of extreme music alive in France. There’s nothing harder than striving on your own, keeping your inner flame burning against all odds in order to fulfil yourself. We wanted to crystallize that in a radical and direct track. A return to the roots, to remind those who talk down on us that we haven’t let go of our dreams, and that we intend to raise high the banner of French metal.”

“Back 2 Basics marks the beginning of our collaboration with Flo from LANDMVRKS,” continues guitarist Eva-B. “I wrote this track with the desire to break away from our usual habits, by offering a more melodic chorus designed to create a strong contrast with the rest of the song. We explored several vocal ideas, and that’s when the thought of inviting Flo came up, we knew he could truly elevate the song. To our great pleasure, he immediately accepted the invitation. After recording vocal parts in his studio in Marseille, he sent us a mix that instantly convinced everyone. The sound, the energy, the precision… everything was there. This track was a turning.”

Watch the video for Back 2 Basics below:

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