“Side project” isn’t an accurate way to describe SoCal’s Fake Figures.

The band is making a sonic statement with its angst, urgency of punk, heaviness of metal, and introspection.

They’re not afraid to experiment, yet they remain grounded in the emotional core

Formed in 2011, the group is a collaboration featuring members from notable acts like Atreyu, Hotwire, Scars of Tomorrow and Nations Afire.

The band’s debut EP, “Hail the Sycophants,” dropped in December 2011 and quickly garnered attention from outlets like MTV Buzzworthy, Revolver, and Alternative Press. It showcased their raw, experimental edge — an unfiltered mix of hardcore riffs and melodic hooks.

Two years later, Fake Figures teamed up with Saosin guitarist Beau Burchell to produce “They Must Be Destroyed,” a more refined

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