Authors of Fate Unleash the Beast with New EP ‘Seat’s Taken’

There has been a seismic shift in the hardcore landscape as Los Angeles’ Authors of Fate release their highly anticipated EP, Seat’s Taken. After months of mounting anticipation fueled by explosive singles and earth-shattering premieres, this explosive collection of tracks is now officially available. If you act quickly, you can get a limited edition vinyl of both the band’s EPs (this one plus their face-melting debut You Will One Day Be Thought of for the Last Time) and capture the releases that are cementing the band’s reputation for crafting deeply resonant and aggressively innovative music.

Seat’s Taken erupts with the raw energy and aggressive innovation that Authors of Fate have become synonymous with. Each track dives deep into the band’s signature blend of blackened metalcore, infused with elements of thrash and hardcore, articulating a sound that’s both raw and meticulously crafted. each track is a testament to the band’s relentless pursuit of musical perfection and their unapologetic embrace of the genre’s darker, more intense elements.

Seat’s Taken was forged in the revered walls of The Pit, Southern California’s legendary recording hub, by Taylor Young, whose overwhelming list of studio credits is as impressive as the number of influential acts he’s played in, from God’s Hate and Twitching Tongues to Nails and Deadbody. Despite this overwhelming breadth of expertise, it didn’t prevent The Pit from facing its trials last September, when an unexpected eviction notice presented Young with the prospect of relocating the studio after 17 years of monumental contributions to the hardcore, punk, and metal scenes. Recorded during a period of tumultuous transition, Seat’s Taken serves as a testament to the enduring power and influence of The Pit, underlining the EP’s raw, explosive energy.

But it’s not even the first time the group has worked with phenomenal producers, having teamed up with the legendary Steve Evetts at Omen Room Studios for their debut EP, You Will One Day Be Thought of for the Last Time, harnessing his renowned production prowess to capture the band’s dynamic and aggressive sound. Evetts, known for his work with seminal acts such as The Dillinger Escape Plan and Sepultura, brought his expert touch to the project, ensuring that each track delivers raw energy and polished precision.

If there’s one thing that’s crystal clear about Authors of Fate’s latest EP, Seat’s Taken, it’s that it doesn’t just flirt with ferocity—it marries it. This EP is a roaring engine of pure, unadulterated aggression, particularly in its vehement critique of influencer culture. As you dive into the tracks, what hits you isn’t just the barrage of blistering riffs or drums; it’s the lyrical savagery these guys deploy against the vapid façade of social media fame.

Seat’s Taken unpacks, with surgical precision, the hollow, self-serving nature of influencer culture. It’s as if each lyric sheet is a manifesto of disdain, each chord a battle cry against the digital superficiality that’s pervading our lives. The band doesn’t just voice their displeasure; they shred it into confetti, stomping on the very idea of fame without substance. If you’re looking for a soundtrack that matches the intensity of your frustration with the influencer ethos, then Seat’s Taken should be spinning on your playlist. Loud.

Seat’s Taken is available now on all major streaming platforms. Dive into the chaos and be part of the underground swell that’s setting the metalcore world on fire. Experience the upheaval that Authors of Fate have crafted, track by heart-pounding track. Because in this arena, there are no bystanders—only those brave enough to take a seat at the table of metalcore’s new overlords.

Authors of Fate ‘Seats Taken’ album artwork