REVIEW: Marcus: The Apex Predator! – ‘Newborn Fossil’

After nearly seven years of silence, Detroit’s own Marcus: The Apex Predator! have reignited their sound with ‘Newborn Fossil’, a blistering return that proves their time away was well spent sharpening their sonic edge. Known for their thunderous energy and dynamic riff-driven approach, the band picks up right where they left off, delivering a five-track EP that brims with intensity, emotion, and sheer force.

From the opening moments of the title-track, ‘Newborn Fossil’ bursts to life, weaving together blistering guitars and high-impact rhythms with an urgency that commands your full attention. Returning to those post-hardcore aesthetics they first emerged with, the record finds the band in their most expansive form yet. Tracks like ‘Lo-Fi’ channel a raw and heartfelt emotion, while others double down on relentless, high-octane hooks that feel tailor-made for cathartic, fist-in-the-air moments.

Despite the long gap between releases, Marcus: The Apex Predator! sound as fierce and focused as ever. Their time away hasn’t dulled their edge in any way, shape or form. ‘Newborn Fossil’ stands as a statement that they’re here to stay, hopefully marking the beginning of a new era, because waiting another seven years for more would be far too long.