Return by Nonpoint, released 26 September 2014, includes the following tracks: "Razors", "The Return", "Forcing Hands", "Never Ending Hole" and more.
This version of Return comes as a 1xCD. -
"The Return" on CD brings the relentless energy and melodic heaviness of Nonpoint directly into your living room. Known for their powerful fusion of alternative metal, nu metal and hard rock, the band delivers tight riffs, grooving rhythms and passionately shouted as well as sung vocals. The album captures Nonpoint's trademark mixture of aggression and catchiness, with songs that move seamlessly from explosive verses to big, anthemic choruses. Lyrically, the material revolves around perseverance, inner strength and overcoming adversity, making "The Return" not only a heavy, but also an emotionally resonant listening experience. The crisp production emphasizes the punch of the drums and bass while allowing the guitars and vocals to cut through with clarity, ensuring that each track feels immediate and intense, whether heard on a hi-fi system or headphones.
Nonpoint, originally emerging in the late 1990s, have built a solid reputation through years of touring with some of the biggest names in modern metal and hard rock and by constantly refining their sound. With multiple albums that have appeared on rock and metal charts and airplay on rock radio and music TV, they have gained a loyal international fan base. Their songs are known for being live favorites, often turning concert halls into energetic sing-along and mosh-pit experiences. Over the years, Nonpoint have proven that they are more than a short-lived trend: they continue to develop, while staying true to the groove-laden heaviness and emotional honesty that define their style. "The Return" fits seamlessly into this evolution and shows a band that is as hungry and intense as ever.
The CD edition of "The Return" is an ideal choice for collectors and fans who value physical media. It offers the album in stable sound quality, independent of streaming services, and is perfectly suited for repeated listening in the car, on a hi-fi system or in a dedicated CD player. Depending on the edition, it can be combined with a booklet featuring artwork and lyrics that further immerse you into the atmosphere of the songs. The sequencing of the tracks is crafted to take the listener on a dynamic journey, from hard-hitting openers to more melodic and introspective pieces, before closing with a strong finale that invites you to immediately start the album again. For fans of modern, groove-oriented metal and hard rock, this CD is a strong addition to any collection.
Behind this release stands the label Metal Blade, one of the most influential independent heavy-music labels in the world. Since the early 1980s, Metal Blade has been known for discovering and nurturing important metal and hard-rock acts and for giving artists the freedom to develop their own sound. With a catalog that spans several decades and numerous subgenres, the label has helped shape the global metal scene and has become a hallmark of quality and authenticity. Metal Blade's commitment to long-term artist development and high production standards ensures that releases like "The Return" reach listeners in a carefully curated, fan-friendly form. When you pick up a CD released by Metal Blade, you can expect a product made by people who live and breathe heavy music.
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