The Kevin Powell Podcast BLESSTHEFALL | Talk New Album Gallows, Perseverance, and the Return of Metalcore
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Nov 11, 2025 
Beau Bokan, the lead vocalist of Blessthefall, and guitarist Eric Lambert, dive into the band's triumphant return with their new album, Gallows. They share the spark that reignited their creativity after seven years, revealing the challenges and joys of the writing process that began in 2020. The duo emphasizes perseverance and authenticity, offering invaluable advice to emerging bands navigating the music industry. With tales from their festival experiences and insights into their collaborative efforts, this conversation captures the passion fueling Blessthefall's comeback.
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Let Creativity Build Organically
- Blessthefall didn't plan a new album but let songwriting happen organically over years until an album formed.
- They realized they had enough strong songs only after several fits of writing and sharing demos.
Phoenix Session That Restarted The Band
- Eric Lambert described writing a track with producer Hiram in Phoenix back in 2020 that reignited the band.
- That session produced a song they later recognized as a strong lead toward making a full album.
The One 'Ass Beater' That Sparked Momentum
- Eric recalled the first song as a pure 'ass beater' that excited the band and drove further writing.
- That early song convinced Beau to join sessions in LA and accelerate the record process.