Relent: “Suffer” EP Review
Relent is a two-piece out of San Antonio, fronted by Miggy, who you might recognize from his days leading the mainstream Latin nu-metal band, Ill Niño. Relent has had a roller coaster of a career as they were signed with Rockfest Records in 2020 before going independent a couple years later and two EP’s, until their most recent release, Suffer EP. This five song adrenaline rush starts heavy and ends heavy with influences from bands like Slipknot, Korn and Linkin Park.
Suffer Album Review
Tracks: 5
Length: 18:15
Release Date: May 6, 2026
Label: Independent Release
The EP starts out kicking with a song written from the perspective from sin, “Remember Me.” The song has a nu-metal-inspired introduction infused with some EDM to get off to a rocking start. The vocals, while sounding laid back, are packed with intensity from start to finish. The guitars are hard driven during the chorus and the delivery is action packed, blending beautifully between rap and rock. As you listen, you can see the crowd getting involved with this song, whether it’s crowd surfing or throwing down in the pit. This is a great song to play when you’re in the middle of your workout.
“I’m disobedient, I pray with mediums. I stay running away from my deliverance. I’m a sin scene, I’m filled with envy. I’m a two-faced liar with a nephilim scheme.”
As mentioned earlier, this song comes from the perspective of sin as the main character drives a wedge between Creator and creation. It’s filled with destruction and while that lifestyle might seem desirable, it is only filled with temporary satisfaction.
“Holy Forever” was the first single released and I remember seeing them perform this live last year at Uprise. It was filled with action from the beginning with no signs of slowing down. The intro gives off strong Brian 'Head' Welch vibes, but the vocals sound straight out of a Red track. I enjoyed the techno beats that accompany the vocals.
“My thoughts oppressing violently. The face of hell and misery. Who am I to think that I can do this on my own?”
This EP is focused on speaking about life spent away from God and the dangers that go along with it, but this song brings out the grace and freedom that only He can offer through repentance. A life without God will be a miserable one. I appreciate the brutal honesty that they write with in the lyrics and that he wants to hammer home a message of truth and grace.
From previous write-ups, I saw that Miggy pulled inspiration for the title track, “Suffer,” from living a life with God while still going through trials of suffering. When I listened to the opening, it struck a familiar chord and I realized that it sounded like an old favorite, As We Ascend. As the song progressed, the vocals journeyed from a clean and gentle beginning to an aggressive punch in the chorus. The breakdown with the guitar distortion will get you headbanging.
“Warfare” is our next song and it was another song that they played at Uprise last fall. Their live rendition showed me that this song was going to be explosive. I enjoyed the blend of clean rock, metal and rap as they integrated all three together in a masterful way. Every song on this EP brings a level of intensity. The guitars possess a sense of shredability with the riffs that don’t show any sense of slowing down.
“It’s like I’m torn on purpose going insane. I got voices in my head that keep calling my name. They play for keeps and the devils still cutting me deep. Will I die on my knees?”
True to its title, the message within the song is about the battle within. There is an active war going on amongst all of us. The question is what side will you align with?
The last song comes from the band’s Latin roots with “Santo Por Siempre (Holy Forever).” This is the Spanish version of our earlier track. It is intriguing to hear how the Spanish lyrics blend with the nu-metal inspiration of the music. I appreciate that they brought their background and culture into the project. Even with the language difference, they are still bringing the heat and intensity.
This was their first independent release and the band goes so hard. The intensity and zeal that they wrote with on this EP shows that they know what it takes to go full throttle. Their last full-length album dropped six years ago, and while they've only released a couple of EPs since then, they’ve been really solid. Maybe they’re building up to a full-length release in the future? If you find yourself in the gym, this is something that you’ll want to add to your workout playlist. This summer, you can find yourself listening to these songs live as they’re out on tour with The Protest and select summer festivals. For us, we’ll be seeing them live in August at The Junction Center in Manheim, PA. Come join us!
