The Fear Unveil Surprise Holiday EP, ‘Christmas Time’

Coming off the back of the success of their Debut EP Falling Forward, Manchester alt-rock/nu-metallers The Fear have got in the festive spirit and whipped up a Christmas release for everyone. The Christmas Time EP features a fantastic new original holiday single, as well as covers of some well-loved Christmas favourites, including “Last Christmas” (play The Fear’s version and you’re safe from Whamageddon).

With new, original, heavier Christmas songs that are worth listeners’ time hard to come by in recent years, The Fear have crafted “Christmas Time (The Best Is Yet To Come).” The title track to their new EP comes to everyone with equal parts festive cheer and memorable riffs.

The Fear’s drummer and producer Benj Ashmead had this to say about their excellent new festive single:

“We wrote Christmas Time to feel like being in a warm room with your best people — drinks up, memories flowing, everyone having a laugh. It’s us looking around and thinking, ‘Yeah, this is what it’s all about.’ The past was a ride, the present’s mint, and the best is still on the way.”

The Fear frontman, Mick Satiar, explains how it is an idea that’s been brewing for some time:

“This is something I’ve always wanted to do, but figured if we’re gonna do a Christmas EP, we might as well do it our way – loud, brash, and with extra sleigh bells! ‘The Best Is Yet to Come’ is an original, and it’s basically a huge thank you to 2025. Hope this EP crashes a few parties this Christmas, the single has got to be the catchiest tune we’ve ever written.”

Christmas Time follows on from The Fear’s debut EP Falling Forward. Featuring an excellent collection of singles including “The End Is The Start,” “Suffering,” “Satellite,” and their cover of James’ iconic “Sit Down,” Falling Forward has given The Fear a fantastic start to life as a band.

With the video for “The End Is The Start,” filmed amongst rubble and the wreckage of old buildings, it provides a powerful visual metaphor for the new single and the members of The Fear embarking on this new chapter.

On their new single, The Fear’s drummer/producer Benj Ashmead offered this insight:

“‘The End Is The Start’ has been years in the making, and it only felt right for it to lead the EP. It’s about taking heartache and frustration and turning them into something stronger — leaving the negativity behind and moving forward with purpose.”

The release of Falling Forward caps off a very successful first full year as a band for The Fear. They have released several successful singles, participated in major tours with main support slots to Alien Ant Farm and SNOT, and releasing a very well-regarded cover of James’ legendary “Sit Down” are just some of the highlights.

The Fear “Christmas Time” EP album artwork