Introducing…. Fatal Switch
Fatal Switch have carved out their own niche by blending rap, metal, and melody into something that feels both raw and cinematic. With roots that stretch from hip-hop to heavy riffs, their sound carries weight, urgency, and emotional pull. We caught up with them to talk beginnings, influences, and what’s next.
Click Roll Boom: Tell me about how you got started.
Fatal Switch: Fatal Switch came together from a mix of different musical worlds. Some of us were raised on heavy music. I started out in hip-hop and gradually gravitated toward heavier sounds when I realized rap alone couldn’t always carry the emotional weight I wanted to deliver.
Eventually, I found all the members of the band, and we started blending styles: rap, metal, melody, message. And something clicked. Once we realized the music could hit hard and say something real, we knew we were onto something.
CRB: How would you describe your sound, and how has it evolved since you first started?
FS: We’re a hybrid of nu-metal, rapcore, and alt-metal with cinematic and emotional undertones. Think: heavy riffs, big hooks, and verses that feel like they belong on a battle-ready mixtape.
When we started, the sound was raw and more experimental. Over time, it’s gotten more melodic, more structured, and more intentional. We now write with a full vision in mind: theme, audience, impact. But we still keep it emotionally real.
CRB: Who or what have been some of your biggest influences, musically and beyond?
FS: Musically, it’s a blend of Korn, Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine, and Limp Bizkit. But beyond music, I draw from film, storytelling, and raw life experiences.
Albums like The Autobiography of Kirk Jones by Sticky Fingaz shaped how I see narrative in music.
Outside of that, moments of personal loss, injustice, and transformation are what fuel a lot of what we write about.
CRB: What does your songwriting process typically look like – is it a more individual or collaborative effort?
FS: It’s a mix of both. Some songs start with a riff, a hook, or even just a single phrase. Sometimes we vibe organically in the room. Other times, we approach it with full strategy and plot the song like a blueprint.
Lately, we’ve been taking more lead on choruses, making sure we’re hitting with the kind of hooks that stick while still keeping our signature edge.
CRB: How do you approach experimenting with new sounds or ideas when creating music?
FS: We don’t lock ourselves into one formula. If a track needs synths, clean vocals, screams, or something strange, we go there. We’re always exploring how far we can stretch without losing our core identity.
We want every track to feel like Fatal Switch but still push somewhere new.
CRB: What’s been one of the most memorable moments in your journey so far?
FS: Opening for Crazy Town was a standout moment. The energy in the room, the fans, the chaos and sharing a moment with Shifty Shellshock before his passing made it unforgettable.
Also, the release of Apex, seeing it connect with the wrestling world, getting love from fans outside our usual circle, and knowing we built it from scratch… that felt like a level-up.
CRB: How do you prepare for live shows, and what do you aim to bring to your performances?
FS: We try to stay grounded and loose beforehand, usually laughing with our comedian friend Claudio Capri, grabbing a meal, then huddling up before we hit the stage.
On stage, we bring raw energy, full presence, and emotional connection. It’s not just a show. It’s a release. Whether the crowd wants to mosh, scream, or just soak it in, we want to leave a mark.
CRB: How do you balance creative expression with staying connected to your audience?
FS: It’s a constant balancing act. We write from the heart first, but we also pay attention to what resonates. If something hits hard with fans, we study that and evolve it, not to pander, but to build that deeper connection.
At the end of the day, you have to speak your truth while remembering that someone on the other side is listening for theirs.
CRB: What do you hope listeners take away from your work?
FS: I hope they feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Whether it’s a song about fighting through darkness, losing someone you love, or just surviving another day, we want listeners to know they’re not alone. Our music is for people going through it, not people pretending they’re not.
CRB: What does the future hold for you – any plans or goals you’re excited about?
FS: We’re rolling out two EPs: Black Sky Anthem Dusk and Dawn, with a full slate of videos and content to match. We just dropped “Apex” and filmed the next video, “B.R.E.A.K.” and we’ve got a major artist feature on the way.
We’re aiming to tour internationally, especially Europe, and break into sync and media placements. Beyond that, we’re building a long-term catalog, something that doesn’t just go viral but goes deep.
