By Markus ·
Backwards Mask Lean Into Raw Acoustic Grit on 'Cracks in the Pillars'
Two longtime bandmates strip their sound down to acoustic gear while keeping the tension turned all the way up.
Formed by two longtime friends who spent years playing across different groups, Backwards Mask built 'Cracks in the Pillars' around an unplugged approach. The session setup stayed straightforward: Martin acoustic guitars, assorted basses, Warm Audio mics, and Universal Audio Apollo processing with select plugins. Framing the vibe around the weight of society collapsing, the duo lets the raw forward momentum do the heavy lifting here.