REVIEW: Red Method - As In Life
- Jack Norris
- 3 hours ago
- 3 min read
RED METHOD have never been a band to shy away from the darker side of life, and As In Life might just be their most focused release yet. After a turbulent few years behind the scenes, this six-track EP feels like a reset button. It's heavy, emotional and unapologetically bleak, but underneath all the aggression is a band that sounds more confident in who they are than ever before.
Things get underway with Counting Corpses, and it's one hell of an introduction. Built around crushing grooves and huge riffs, the track wastes no time making its intentions clear. Lyrically it's a savage look at greed, power and humanity's destructive nature, but it never comes across as preachy. Instead, it feels like controlled chaos, setting the tone perfectly for what's to come.
That intensity doesn't let up with Dispose of Me. It's easily one of the most frantic moments on the EP, with pounding rhythms and vocals that sound genuinely unhinged. There's a rawness to it that makes the song hit harder, proving that RED METHOD don't need to rely on constant breakdowns to sound heavy. The atmosphere does just as much of the work.
Fans will already know All for One, None for All, but it still earns its place here. Jayant Bhadula's guest appearance adds another dimension to the track, blending melody with sheer aggression in a way that never feels forced. It's one of the EP's biggest hooks without sacrificing any of the band's bite. If there's one song that really sums up where RED METHOD are heading, it's Becoming the Sickness. It feels like the perfect balance between the band's older material and this new chapter. The riffs are massive, the chorus sticks with you, and there's a maturity in the songwriting that stands out across the EP. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel; it just does what RED METHOD do already, only better.
Detonate keeps the energy high with another groove-heavy assault, refusing to give you much chance to catch your breath before the EP takes a different turn. Closing track The Revolting Self strips things back into something much darker and more cinematic. It's an unexpected ending, but one that works brilliantly, leaving an unsettling feeling that lingers long after the final note.
What makes As In Life work so well is how genuine it feels. The themes of grief, isolation and mental struggle aren't there for shock value, they're woven into every riff, every lyric and every vocal performance. It's an intense listen, but never one that feels overdone or self-indulgent. At just six tracks, the EP doesn't overstay its welcome either. Every song has a purpose, and there's very little filler to be found. It also feels like a natural progression from For the Sick, showing that while RED METHOD's sound is evolving, they've never lost sight of what made people connect with them in the first place.
As In Life isn't just another heavy EP; it's a reminder of why RED METHOD continue to build such a loyal following. Aggressive, emotionally honest and packed with some of the strongest material they've released to date, it's a confident return that leaves plenty to be excited about for whatever comes next.
Score: 9/10
As In Life will be released on 17th July 2026 via Depraved Records. Words: Jack Norris
Photos: Red Method
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