Album Review – Black Hole Heart by Dead Eyes, reviewed by Lindsey Goddard

Black Hole Heart is an album released by the metalcore band, Dead Eyes, via Thriller Records on October 10^th, 2025. This album was announced this past Summer, so by the time it dropped this Fall, I had already been rocking out to the singles for a while.

And what did I think of Black Hole Heart once it dropped?

This album “had me at hello”! The first track, Mad Ones, is a lyrical reference to a personal favorite quote of mine from Jack Kerouac’s beatnik novel, On the Road. (At least, that’s what I assume it is. Sue me if I’m wrong, but just know…I am poor and you’ll gain nothing from suing me.) Mad Ones is a fun and inspiring song. It’s a shout out to the people in life who burn with passion and pursue their dreams, despite the obstacles, and I truly dig it.

The album held my attention from there, and always does. I play every song, every time. There’s not one skippable track in the lot.

The overall feel, to me, is a mixture of heartbreak and aggression set to this thrash-numetal vibe that swings into some irresistibly groovy moments, which I can’t help but wiggle my hips and shoulders to. The production is beautiful. There are so many layers to the music, I hear something new each time I listen (which has been over a hundred times by now).

I’ll be honest. I procrastinated for weeks on writing this review. The reason? I just feel insecure about my album-review-writing skills! I’m not fluent in musical jargon, and I often misuse it. I might call something “shredding” when it’s—in fact—just a melodic solo. I say things like, “I love it when the drums get louder and louder right there,” and then my music-speaking fiends will say, “Yeah, that’s a nice crescendo.” Bottom line: I don’t speak music. That’s why I prefer reviewing concerts, so I can simply describe the experience I had. My articles carry a “dear diary” tone, rather than a professional journalistic tone, anyway.

But! I didn’t make it to the latest concert I had planned to review! 😪🥺☹️😭

Personal Story Time: I saw Dead Eyes perform back in July when I was pretty new to their music. So, I wanted to catch them again (now that I’m a HUGE fan) on Part II of the Temporary High tour (with Archers, Nerv, and Of Virtue). I had planned to post a concert review of the whole show to the blog here at WeirdWideWeb.org. Unfortunately, a bunch of different factors in my life culminated toward an inevitable breaking point for me that day. I mentally collapsed. I drove a long way for that show, only to end up hiding in my motel room alone. Hey, man…My mental health isn’t perfect. That’s why I need bands like Dead Eyes and albums like Black Hole Heart in my life. Always have.

In fact, some of my favorite tracks on the album address mental health issues, such as Turn the Lights Off and Better Off. With lyrics like “We’re all broken inside in the same different ways” and “Between my two ears has never felt safe”, I feel comfort in knowing that my emotional struggles are understood, and in good company here. Metalhead company. 🤘

And hey, not to get too personal, Dear Reader, but if you happen to be suffering from a painful break-up, you’ll find some great songs on Black Hole Heart to help you through that personal hell. Thanks for Nothing, Black Hole Heart, Pieces of You, and Mr. Dead2U get me pumped up and make me feel a whole lot better about things that—well—just really suck ass!!!

In the humble opinion of this insecure reviewer, Black Hole Heart is a damn good album. There are some satisfying nuances to the vocals I must sing along with when they happen (so many, actually!). There are some nasty chug, chug, chug guitar parts that make my face scrunch up like something smells bad (I reiterate—I am musically illiterate!). I recommend I stop trying to find the right words for why I love Black Hole Heart and you go give it a listen yourself…

Sound good?

Trust me, it sounds awesome!