“HSF is HSF.” This declaration constitutes the beginning of ‘Polar’ and with their newest work HIS STATUE FALLS will leave no doubt that they know exactly who they are. No matter if the listener defines it as electrocore, post-hardcore or modern metal, after two albums and one EP the genre-defining quintet from Saarbrücken, Germany doesn’t have to care for categories and it’s not interested in them as well: “We still try to go to the extreme and exhaust the conflict between heaviness and pop-appeal. We don’t give this a name. HSF is HSF.” 2015 was a tough year for HIS STATUE FALLS. “No matter if Death, loss or uncertainty – everyone had tons of reasons to moan about.” But now it’s 2016 and history has always proven that important albums arose out of hard times and you can always recognize a functional unit, when it’s able to cope even with the hard times get back to the surface strengthened and together. “As time went by, our depression turned into a ‘now-more-than-ever’-vibe because the collective work on the album made us feel closer to one another and everyone put even more of his heart and soul into it. Because of that, it’s safe to say that ‘Polar’ is a very personal album, that provides deep insights.” For the recordings of ‘Polar’ HIS STATUE FALLS locked themselves up in their own studio, to be able to work on the songs without any time pressure. The production and mix were done by guitarist Sebastian Monzel, and the mastering was taken over by Aljoscha Sieg of the Pitchback Studios. The whole team was working with a clear vision on this project, which is now clearly audible at every second: “’Polar’ is more homogeneous than its precursor. You realize that more people were involved in the songwriting.” As well as in the band, on ‘Polar’ there is no song in centre of attention. “The album as a whole is what counts. In every song there is something positive to discover what originally came out of something negative.” Lyrically and with regard to the content HIS STATUE FALLS approached the subject of the album through personal experiences that got stuck in their heads positively or negatively and made them think: “The lyrics are a mixture out of experiences and ‘what if’-scenarios. Basically our biggest influence is the daily life, the experiences that we make, positive or negative.” “Polar means contrary and in reverse. In our opinion it’s always worth it to swim aside or against the tide and to keep your individualism.” Role models have never been a subject and in 2016 this statement applies even more. The band is waiting invigorated and self-confident in the wings. “The philosophy that got us through the last two years, is nothing but this: Individuals will NEVER stand over the band.” Together HIS STATUE FALLS will prove who they are und who they always were – themselves. “HSF is HSF.” Impressum: http://hisstatuefalls.tumblr.com/impressum Booking: oliver@sparta-booking.com