When Metal Injection hyped the burner "Sunrise, Parabellum" featuring Matt Heafy, I braced for a novelty track. Sunrise answered with All This Time and annihilated the pretense. The opening riff slams like a sledgehammer on a tin can. The tempo never wavers, demanding relentless focus. Every second of the song screams purpose.
Riff Warfare
The twin guitars of Samu Haber and Riku Rajamaa construct a wall of razor‑sharp chords. The main motif repeats with surgical precision, then mutates into a cascade of harmonic minor runs. Each power chord lands with the weight of a freight train. The lead line pierces the mix, carving a path through the distortion. The riff alone outshines most of this decade’s metal anthems.
The solo erupts after the first chorus, a blistering display of technical fury. Haber’s phrasing blends melodic sweep picking with ferocious legato. Rajamaa shreds a counter‑melody that never feels forced. The solo rides the rhythm section like a predator on a wounded prey. It ends with a scream‑inducing bend that leaves the listener gasping.
Vocal Assault
Samu Haber’s vocal delivery is a snarling baritone that drips contempt. He shouts each lyric with a guttural edge that could cut glass. The chorus lifts into a soaring chant, yet retains the same aggression. His phrasing never slips into melodrama; it stays razor‑tight. The performance proves he can dominate both guitar and mic without compromise.
The lyrics of All This Time reject complacency and demand action. Lines like “no savior waits” punch through the mix like a hammer. The themes align with the album’s title No One is Coming to Save Us. There is no poetic fluff, only stark realism. The words reinforce the track’s relentless momentum.
Rhythm Section
Sami Osala’s drumming is a relentless barrage of double‑kick thunder. He locks into the guitars with precision, never missing a beat. The snare cracks with a metallic bite that adds to the song’s aggression. Raul Ruutu’s bass lines throb beneath the guitars, providing a muscular foundation. The low end never muddies; it pushes the track forward with relentless drive.
The rhythm duo synchronizes with machine‑like efficiency. Osala’s fills accentuate every transition without breaking the flow. Ruutu’s bass follows the guitar riffs, adding subtle slides that enrich the harmonic texture. Together they create a groove that feels both brutal and head‑nodding. Their chemistry elevates the song beyond mere noise.
Production & Atmosphere
Jukka Backlund and Osmo Ikonen layer atmospheric keyboards that cut through the chaos. The synth pads add an eerie backdrop without softening the edge. Their textures swell during the bridge, creating a brief moment of tension before the final onslaught. The production balances raw aggression with crystal‑clear separation. Every instrument occupies its own space, making the mix feel massive.
All This Time stands as a manifesto of modern metal ferocity. It proves Sunrise can out‑shred peers while delivering memorable hooks. The track sets a new benchmark for intensity and songwriting. Listeners who crave authentic metal will bow to its power. Anything less would be a betrayal of the genre.