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I know we mostly review super underground and legit extreme Metal around here. However, sometimes I need a break from all your edgy promos. Premier Jester is electro Metalcore. If that’s not terrifying enough for you, the album is titled Turn You On. I know what you’re thinking: does this sound like it was written by a twelve-year-old? You’ve gotta stick around to find out. It’s time to leave my comfort zone.
Turn You On sounds like what happens when you were a kid, went to the candy store, and totally overdosed on sugar. It’s intense, bouncy, but most of all, happy. It’s the soundtrack for a Metal sugar rush. So many colors and moments that really push the line between irony and cringe. This might not be my thing, but it’s not boring, to say the least. Take the angsty parts of Linkin Park and mix them with the focused industrial drive of Rammstein, and you’ll get a decent idea of what’s happening here.
Even if it has potent breakdowns and harsh vocals, Premier Jester‘s songwriting still leans heavily into the corny side of the spectrum. Our usual musical fare doesn’t tend to reflect much joy, but here, all those beats and hyper choruses deliver that theme park or day-at-the-zoo experience. It’s also a low-commitment endeavor, since nothing here is particularly long or convoluted. So you can’t accuse the band of being pretentious.
I’ve refrained from dropping bombs in this review, but the reality is Turn You On is simply too alienating for the average Metalhead. The style is creative, but the loud production and writing decisions make this thing feel rather commercial. That doesn’t have to be bad, but I have to warn you about it. You’ll be diving into something that resembles Pop music with a lot of attitude. If that sentence made you recoil, this album isn’t for you. If it made you curious, read on.
Alright, so maybe I’m puking rainbows now. Maybe the plot here was too optimistic. But those of you who enjoy the Core stuff could jump in and find something that clicks. Was this just too much fun for me? Possibly. I long for albums that remind me why I need therapy, and Turn You On doesn’t send me to the shrink. That’s both good and bad at the same time, I guess. It’s a break from the misery, but also a break from the intensity. Take it for what it is: a sugary distraction from the usual bloodbath. Nothing more, nothing less.
Label: Independent
Release date: April 24th, 2026
Website: www.premierjester.com
Country: UK
Score: 2.8/5.0
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