- Words Talitha Messham
Grunge-punk artist Jonny Amoral detonates with 'Sabotage', a feral nu metal/hardcore anthem that captures the beauty and brutality of self-destruction.
Rising from the fringes of Australia’s underground, grunge-punk rabble-rouser Jonny Amoral has returned with his fiercest release to date. ‘Sabotage’ is a nu metal powerhouse that channels the chaos of self-destruction into three minutes of blistering madness.
Fusing punishing guitar riffs with unrelenting rhythms, the track surges between hushed, brooding tones and blood-curdling screams, capturing the volatility that defines Jonny’s approach to music. It’s a sound that nods to heavyweights like Bring Me The Horizon and Bad Omens while carving out a space that feels wholly his own.
Raised on Kangaroo Island, Jonny grew up immersed in the grit of grunge and the unrestrained energy of punk – influences that continue to shape his identity as both a performer and songwriter. Known for his dark humour, rebellious spirit and unforgettable live shows, he has quickly built a reputation as one of the underground’s most electrifying new voices.
The single distils that live energy into a studio cut that feels equally unfiltered. It threads together elements of nu metal, grunge and post-hardcore to create a brutal reinvention of the genre. At its core, it reflects on the destructive thrill of tearing yourself apart and the uneasy beauty found in the wreckage.
With each release, Jonnie edges further beyond genre boundaries, proving himself as an artist unwilling to play it safe. ‘Sabotage’ is a statement that sets the tone for more chaos to come.