Review: Mercury Falling

When a band is formed by someone with the pedigree of Richard Frost – known for his work with Soldier, Red Silo and Screamin’ Lords – expectations are naturally high.

Mercury Falling feel like the product of experience, chemistry and unfinished business. What began as a live project blending originals, Soldier favourites and even a rocked-up take on Roxanne has quickly evolved into something far more serious. After strong early gigs and demo sessions, the momentum is clearly building towards fully realised recordings.

And on the strength of these first tracks, that is very good news indeed.

“A New Kind of Truth”

The opener wastes no time. It launches straight out of the blocks with a confident blend of classic 80s metal muscle and contemporary weight. Think soaring riffs and driving rhythm, but delivered with a sharper modern edge.

What makes this track stand out is the vocal. Rather than leaning fully into vintage metal theatrics, it carries a slightly grunge-etched grit. That contrast gives the song its identity – nostalgic in tone but undeniably current. It feels authentic rather than retro.

Just when you settle into what appears to be a straight-ahead rocker, Mercury Falling throw in a clever curveball. The track drops into a spacious, almost prog-leaning section. There is restraint here – breathing room that allows the melody to unfold before the tempo lifts again into a punchy, focused solo.

The result is a song that looks back without ever being stuck there. It honours its roots yet moves with intent. A powerful statement of who Mercury Falling are.

“Mr Rock n Roll”

If the first track proves the depth, “Mr Rock n Roll” brings the swagger.

This is modern hard rock done properly – hooks, attitude and movement. It has that larger-than-life feel, like a 2026 reinterpretation of the classic late-80s arena sound, but darker and more muscular.

The song bends and shifts rather than running in a straight line. It builds tension, drops the energy just enough, then surges forward again. It is the sort of track that makes you press the accelerator a little harder without realising it.

The guitar solo deserves special mention. It is explosive, melodic and completely unrestrained. One of those moments that reminds you why rock music still matters. Yet even here, the band resist the temptation to overcrowd the mix. Space is used intelligently. That sense of dynamics is what separates competent songwriting from compelling songwriting.

The Bigger Picture

What stands out most is the chemistry. These musicians have history together, having played in various combinations over the years and it shows. There is confidence without ego, power without chaos.

Mercury Falling clearly understand their foundations – classic and hard rock – but they are not content to simply replicate the past. They add texture, contrast and modern sensibility. The balance between muscle and melody feels deliberate and considered.

If these are early markers ahead of “proper” studio recordings, then the future looks very promising.Mercury Falling are not just revisiting old flames. They are igniting something new.And judging by these tracks, this is one fall that feels very much like a rise.