The Thick Of It is a hard rock / alternative metal band based in Vancouver, BC, formed in 2008 by vocalist Garth Allen, formerly of JAR. and Flybanger.
Their debut album, First Day of Death, arrived in 2010, recorded by Garth Futcher and mixed by acclaimed producer Bill Kennedy (Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Monster Magnet). Since then, The Thick Of It has released a stream of singles across Bandcamp and streaming platforms, cultivating a loyal following over the past 15 years.
In 2024, the band entered Vancouver’s legendary Armoury Studios to record new material. The first single from those sessions, “FDA (Full Diamond Armour),” dropped in 2024. This is their new track, “Someone Else,” a heavy, melodic track exploring the heartbreak of forbidden love. "Two people tangled in an affair, one unable to leave a committed relationship, making the end inevitable. It’s heavy, heartfelt, and hauntingly relatable."
I love the rhythm section at the song's beginning (what a sound!), followed by a crunchy and tasty riff. The vocal lines are inspired and catchy (fantastic chorus, it will get stuck in your head), and the performance is very intense. A quality song from every point of view: the band's performance is spot on, and the production is just perfect for the song. Give it a go by clicking on the Spotify player belo,w and remember to follow The Thick Of It on Instagram.