If you don’t know Fame On Fire yet, now’s the time to change that. Their latest single, “Nightmare (The Devil)”, released February 23, 2024 on Hopeless Records, is more than a rock song — it’s a full-scale experience. Equal parts emotional purge, toxic relationship takedown, and inner battle cry, it’s as catchy as it is cathartic. And it’s the kind of track you’ll end up replaying without even realizing it.
From the first note, “Nightmare (The Devil)” drops you into a dark, high-energy space where soaring melody collides with metalcore breakdowns. The production is sharp, modern, and unapologetically emotional — an approach that pulls in rock diehards and newcomers alike.
Q: The song has both heavy breakdowns and really melodic moments. Was that balance important?
Bryan Kuznitz (vocals): Yeah, 100%. We wanted it to hit hard but also have hooks you can’t shake. The heaviness is the aggression, the fight, but the melodies are where the emotion lives. That push and pull is the heart of the song.
Lyrically, the track is about recognizing the mental and emotional drains in your life — whether that’s a person, a habit, or your own destructive patterns — and finally saying enough is enough.
Q: There’s a real sense of breaking free in the lyrics. Was that drawn from personal experience?
Bryan: Definitely. We’ve all been through toxic situations — some in relationships, some in our own heads. Nightmare is about taking that power back. When you’re stuck in a loop with your demons, it can feel impossible to get out. This song is us yelling, “I’m done.”
While the track was produced by Erik Ron, the writing team — Bryan Kuznitz, Blake Saul, Paul Spirou, Matt Marino, and Erik Ron — crafted a song that’s as relatable as it is loud.
Q: What’s the writing process like with this group?
Bryan: We’re not just looking for cool riffs or breakdowns. We start with the story. We ask, “What are we trying to say?” Then we build the music to match that emotion. It’s gotta mean something, or it’s just noise.
Fame On Fire might be flying under some people’s radar, but they won’t be for long. Fans of Bring Me The Horizon, I Prevail, or Bad Omens will feel right at home, but the emotional depth of “Nightmare (The Devil)” reaches well beyond metalcore circles. Even if you don’t normally gravitate toward heavy music, the track’s hooks and raw storytelling make it impossible to ignore.
“We want people to feel something real,” Bryan says. “If this song connects with someone who’s in their own fight, then we’ve done our job.”