Fatalism (album)

Fatalism
Studio album by
Polaris
Released1 September 2023 (2023-09-01)
Recorded2022
GenreMetalcore
Length46:11
Label
Producer
  • Polaris
  • Lance Prenc
  • Scottie Simpson
Polaris chronology
The Death of Me
(2020) 		Fatalism
(2023)
Singles from Fatalism
  1. "Inhumane"
    Released: 26 May 2023[1]
  2. "Nightmare"
    Released: 27 July 2023[2]
  3. "Overflow"
    Released: 24 August 2023[3]
  4. "Dissipate"
    Released: 10 May 2024[4]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound9/10[5]
Kerrang!4/5[6]
The Music[7]
Wall of Sound9/10[8]

Fatalism is the third studio album by Australian metalcore band Polaris. The band produced and recorded the album in Melbourne in 2022 with Lance Prenc engineering and Alpha Wolf guitarist Scottie Simpson on vocal recording duties. The album was released on 1 September 2023 under Resist Records and SharpTone Records.[9] It is the band's final album with lead guitarist Ryan Siew, after his death on 19 June 2023, with his recordings completed beforehand and released posthumously.[10]

At the 2023 J Awards, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[11]

The album was nominated for the 2023 Australian Music Prize.[12]

At the AIR Awards of 2024, the album was nominated for Best Independent Heavy Album or EP.[13]

At the 2024 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album.[14]

  1. ^ Brown, Paul (26 May 2023). "It's Polaris Season, Baby! 3rd Album "Fatalism" Unveiled with New Belter 'INHUMANE'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. ^ Brown, Paul (26 May 2023). "Polaris Share 2nd Fatalism Single 'Nightmare' And Personal Update". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  3. ^ Brown, Paul (26 May 2023). "Polaris Pummel Expectations on Latest Single 'Overflow'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  4. ^ "POLARIS - Dissipate [Live Music Video]". YouTube. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  5. ^ Weaver, James (31 August 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Fatalism – Polaris". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  6. ^ Wilkes, Emma (30 August 2023). "Album review: Polaris – Fatalism". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  7. ^ Varvaris, Mary (31 August 2023). "Album Review: Polaris - 'Fatalism'". The Music. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  8. ^ Story, Ebony (31 August 2023). "Polaris – Fatalism (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  9. ^ Newton, Caleb (15 August 2023). "News: Polaris Set To Release 'Fatalism' Album September 1". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  10. ^ Fry, Courtney (28 June 2023). "Polaris guitarist Ryan Siew has died at age 26". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Check out all the nominees for the 2023 J Awards". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  12. ^ Brandle, Lars (28 November 2023). "Troye Sivan Shortlisted for 2023 Australian Music Prize". Billboard. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  13. ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  14. ^ "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.