Nairobi’s Autometal has released their latest album, Monday Is Here, a powerful fusion of thrash, metalcore, and Kenyan cultural elements that defines the emerging “Nairobi heavy” sound.
Launched amid growing global interest in African rock, the album channels the frustrations of urban life and systemic injustice, delivering a raw, unapologetic commentary on Kenya’s socio-political landscape.
The band describes Monday Is Here as a reflection of local and global challenges, particularly the impunity of those in power.
The album’s creation was a deliberate act of weaving traditional Kenyan elements into the band’s signature thrash-metalcore sound.
“It speaks about the challenges we face here locally and internationally, and how the people at the top do things with impunity,” they explain.
Tracks like Fight Fight Fight, Welcome War, and Palestine tackle injustice, while Run Out of Days urges action among many other themes all through the album
“We feel absolute exhilaration at this release, as it highlights current affairs and states of mind,” the band stated.
Fight Fight Fight stands out as the album’s anthem, with the line “Without justice, there’s no peace” capturing the political unrest and inequality at the heart of the record.
Technically, the album pushes boundaries with heavier, more complex compositions, aggressive growling vocals, and raw tones that amplify the band’s frustration with systemic failures.
“This particular album iss more complex compared to the previous one, with more growling,” they note, emphasising the album’s intensified chaos.
This evolution builds on their pioneering work in Kenyan metal production, creating a sound that resonates with Nairobi’s chaotic energy.