Detroit hardcore legends are back from different bands to indulge our minds in the heaviest hardcore band yet to date with Legend. Forming from notorious Michigan hardcore heroes 'For The Fallen Dreams', you can say that Legend has a lot to live up to. After signing to Rise Records and releasing Valediction I think they have done more than surpass any expectations they were given. Each song is a bruising hardcore beat down after another, Valediction is without a doubt the heaviest hardcore album that has been released, so all other hardcore bands will have to play catch up with Legend.

I recently got to see them at Bledfest in our home state of Michigan, and let me tell you; they know how to work a crowd from all angles. After playing their hit singles ‘Harlot’ and ‘Suffering’ I knew that Legend was here to stay and spread their message to the masses for future shows. After pouring their heart out into everything they do; from recording, writing, and playing shows, you can tell that they have taken this band more seriously than any other band would.

Now I know some people will say, “Oh this album is nothing but breakdown after breakdown, they have no talent,” blah blah blah. They are a hardcore band, that’s what they do, and they do it well. Legend is an amazing band in its own world because they are untouchable. They bring energy to a show that has been far missed from the hardcore world. With powerful lyrics such as “I never wanted to be loved by you,” it's enough to spark an imagination of what message they are trying to deliver. Once you listen to Valediction you won’t be able to stop for a long time, and this will surely be your summer pump-up album to get you hyped for any pit at a show hands down. I dare you to find an album that can top this.