Artist Review: BLACK FLASH A Genre-Bending Force You Need to Hear

By Kevin Diamond
To begin to understand Black Flash, you need to know one crucial fact: this isn’t a band—it’s a solo project, with occasional vocal collaborations. Without that context, you might think there are more people involved than in Slipknot. So far, the artist has only released singles—four in total, all dropped within the past year—but even within this short catalog, Black Flash is already making a powerful statement.
From the moment I hit play, I was floored. Genre-blending is a tricky art. It often sounds more like a chaotic mash-up than a cohesive sound. But Black Flash defies that expectation. With seamless transitions between hardcore, metal, slam, rock, and hip-hop, each track moves fluidly without ever feeling disjointed or forced. The project is clearly crafted with meticulous attention to detail, proving that genre fusion, when done right, can be not just innovative—but transformative.
The first track I heard was “People Like You,” which immediately does something many heavy acts overlook: it opens with a hook. A screamed hook, no less. The moment the song drops, the line “can’t fuck with me” gets lodged in your head—and stays there. When the hip-hop-infused verse hits, it becomes obvious that Black Flash has far more to offer than aggressive vocals. The transitions are organic, and by the end of the track, you realize you’ve been through multiple chant-along moments—each one destined to become a screaming earworm. That’s no small feat in a genre where hooks are often sacrificed for heaviness.
Across the four singles, one thing is clear: Black Flash isn’t short on ideas. Every track features a different guest vocalist, and it feels intentional—as if each song was either built to highlight that guest’s strengths or that the perfect collaborator was found to match the song’s energy. Either way, the formula works.
What excites me most about Black Flash isn’t just what’s been released so far—it’s what could come next. Austin, the creative force behind the project, has the versatility to steer this in virtually any direction—and make it work. Personally, I’d love to see a full EP or album. A cohesive body of work would allow Black Flash to pull listeners deeper into his world, and keep them there—engaged, surprised, and completely immersed.
Black Flash isn't just blending genres—he's redefining them. Keep your eyes (and ears) on this project.
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(i know the photo looks like pixel bullshit, but its his artwork)