The Gloom In The Corner Release Cinematic Chaos With New Single “Nope (Hollow Point Elysium)”
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Melbourne’s The Gloom In The Corner are once again expanding their ever-evolving narrative universe with the release of their new single, “Nope (Hollow Point Elysium),” the latest chapter from their upcoming third full-length album, Royal Discordance, out February 27 via SharpTone Records.
Preorder the upcoming album Royal Discordance here
True to form, “Nope (Hollow Point Elysium)” doesn’t just function as a standalone track. It operates like a scene ripped from a larger story, blending sharp rhythmic turns, volatile dynamics, and cinematic pacing into something that feels designed for both headphones and widescreen chaos.
The band describes the track as an ode to the action films and video games that shaped them growing up, calling it “a bullet ballet for metalcore that will much like the definition of ‘Hollow Point Elysium’ blow your head smooth off.” That influence is unmistakable, with the song moving between sinuous tension and explosive payoff in a way that feels hyper-stylized and unapologetically aggressive.
The accompanying visualizer further cements The Gloom In The Corner’s commitment to world-building. Rather than leaning on traditional performance footage, the band continues to treat visuals as narrative extensions, pulling listeners deeper into what they’ve dubbed the “Gloom Cinematic Universe.” It’s a creative approach that has helped them carve out a distinct identity in modern metalcore, where atmosphere and storytelling carry just as much weight as breakdowns.
Watch "NOPE (HOLLOW POINT ELYSIUM)" Visualizer here
Royal Discordance promises to be the band’s most ambitious release to date. Recorded in 2024 with producer Jonathan Delese in Nashville, the album moves fluidly between outright sonic assault and sinister, cinematic tension. Previous single “Assassination Run” showcased the record’s ferocity, while “Nope (Hollow Point Elysium)” leans into its narrative depth and genre-blurring ambition. Elsewhere on the album, tracks like “You Didn’t Like Me Then (You Won’t Like Me Now)” and the two-part closing suite “Love I: A Quaver Through the Pale” and “Love II: A Walk Amongst the Poppy Fields” suggest a record designed for full-album immersion rather than passive consumption.
Royal Discordance Track Listing
The Problem with Apocalyptic Tyranny
You Didn’t Like Me Then (You Won’t Like Me Now)
Painkiller Soliloquy
Short Range Teleportation (A Guide to Guerrilla Warfare)
Nope (Hollow Point Elysium)
Angel’s Wrath Whiskey
Shadow Rhapsody II
Assassination Run
That’s Life (Carry Me Home)
Army of Darkness
Love I: A Quaver Through the Pale
Love II: A Walk Amongst the Poppy Fields
Since their 2016 debut Fear Me, The Gloom In The Corner have steadily built a reputation for pushing metalcore beyond its traditional boundaries. Their 2022 album Trinity earned widespread acclaim, including a perfect score from New Noise Magazine, and solidified the band as one of Australia’s most concept-driven heavy exports. That ambition has translated seamlessly to the stage, with the band touring extensively across Australia, Europe, and North America while collaborating with figures like Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King and Joe Badolato of Fit For An Autopsy.
Stream "NOPE (HOLLOW POINT ELYSIUM)" here
Following a run of European dates supporting Aviana and a standout appearance on the sold-out inaugural Hellbound Cruise later this year, The Gloom In The Corner will take Royal Discordance on the road in March, supporting King 810 across Australia. With a new album imminent and their narrative universe continuing to expand, “Nope (Hollow Point Elysium)” feels less like a single and more like a warning shot for what’s coming next.
Royal Discordance is out February 27 via SharpTone Records. “Nope (Hollow Point Elysium)” is available now.
