Rockcast 452 - Joel Birch of The Amity Affliction

About this episode

Cutter interviews Joel Birch of The Amity Affliction about their new album and the emotional themes within it.

When it comes to metalcore, there is something in the water in Australia. The Amity Affliction have been at that game for a long time and have amassed an insane and rabid fanbase along the way, not just in Australia or Europe, but here in the United States. With heartfelt and emotional lyrics courtesy of Joel Birch, the band remains at the top of their game. Their new album, House of Cards, touches on the emotions of losing a Mom who wasn't always there the way her kids maybe would have wanted her to be. Joel is at some of his most poignant on this album, and the music follows suit. Let's dive in with lyricist and vocalist Joel Birch.

People in this episode

Host: Cutter

Guest: Joel Birch

Topics covered

• metalcore
• music
• emotional lyrics
• band interviews
• Australian music scene

Keywords

• metalcore
• The Amity Affliction
• Joel Birch
• House of Cards
• emotional lyrics
• Australian music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Amity Affliction

Books & works: House of Cards

Places: Australia, United States, Europe

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