It wasn’t long after the release of their debut album Annihilate that the members of The Fulcrum returned to what they do best: toiling endlessly over the intricate details of their compositions. The cycle that had just terminated with the release of their first album began again, though infused with more wisdom and experience than before. As with the process which birthed Annihilate, the band spent week after week sharpening the axe, as if time meant nothing at all.

But with seemingly endless fodder, it became necessary to form a central thesis to move forward. One night, in reviewing all they had to offer, that thesis revealed itself to the band: the next album would be the light that contrasted the darkness of Annihilate.

The band homed in on the songs and ideas that, while not always ‘light’ tonally, brought some measure of levity to their psychedelic, hard rock sound. Some songs were purposeful; other’s fell out of the sky. Some spoke of coping until we reunite with those we’ve lost. Others express the ability to deal with all-too-common worldly troubles, without being overcome by them. All which were chosen, were chosen to fit neatly within the menagerie which the band had set up. Before long, it was time to bring that menagerie to life.

In January of 2023, just under a year after the release of Annihilate, the band returned to Westfall Recording Co. to shape Collide into existence. The process was once again exciting and gratifying. Not surprisingly, it felt easier and somewhat more streamlined than before. The band knew what to expect at Westfall and the gentlemen at Westfall knew what to expect from them: the unexpected. The album was finished in April of 2023, but would wait patiently for the release of two singles/videos before it had its time to shine.

Even though the songs on Collide have a measure of cohesion, The Fulcrum is still a boundless rock experiment—and will always act accordingly.There is no indication from one song what you’ll encounter on the next. Listening to Collide is like being the first person to walk through the chambers of the great pyramid, encountering room after room of inimitable artifact. Though you try, you cannot possibly compare the discoveries; all you can do is stare In Wonder.

Listen to Collide now on Spotify & Apple Music.

Long Island, NY — A little over a month after the band released the first single off their upcoming second album, they’re back with a video for their second single “Bursting Through.”

This song was composed and sung by Eric Bruno, in tribute to his oldest son Craig, who is featured in the video. Throughout the unique composition, we watch Craig’s character as he grows from a young man to a young warrior, with some minor guidance from a mysterious, but benevolent figure (played by his father).

Like “Wolves,” the video for “Bursting Through” was shot and edited by friend of the band Dave Stutts. Directing in tandem with Fulcrum co-frontman Anthony ‘Chio’ Chiofalo, the pair were able to achieve interesting, fun action shots, as well as intriguing visuals of the natural world.

“We all braved some element to get this one to feel legit,” said Chio. “Me and Dave got stung by bees, Bill got poison ivy, and Ant was in an extremely hot costume.”

Nonetheless, the group was able to find what they were looking for and pull off another mini-movie, using a five minute song as the foundation. After this second single and video release, the band is looking forward to October 27th, when they bestow their second full length album Collide upon the world.

Watch the video for Bursting Through on YouTube today or hear the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.

Long Island, NY — A year and a half after their debut album, one-of-a-kind hard rock outfit The Fulcrum have returned with a music video for “Wolves,” the first single off their upcoming sophomore release.

The unique video successfully balances the frenetic energy of the music with the satire of the lyrics, in stunning, cinematic clarity.

“I’ve always enjoyed satire, but I think this is the first time I’ve written a song that’s essentially mocking something” said Fulcrum co-frontman Anthony “Chio” Chiofalo. “The lyrics make fun of know-it-alls, tyrannical leaders, conmen, and the like. We were really able to drive that idea home in a fun way with this video.”

Though the video is comical, it also has layers. It was concepted by the band and features all four members acting out an initiation, for what could only be described as an amateur cult. Early on in the video, it doesn’t seem like the newcomer is going to make it into the group. But it takes a turn when he goes above and beyond to change the other members’ minds…and then ultimately, changes his own.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “WOLVES”

“Wolves” was shot and edited by Dave Stutts, whose professional experience as a videographer and on-camera talent for several major brands shines through in every frame. “The guys in The Fulcrum are everything that you want when filming a band,” said Stutts. “High-energy, charismatic, and full of ideas that they’re ready to execute at a moment’s notice. The second I heard Wolves, I knew that I wanted to film it. It’s a great track and I’m stoked with what we created from it.”

Watch the video for “Wolves” or stream the track on Spotify, Apple Music, & Bandcamp today.

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Nearly two years ago, in the early days of the pandemic, The Fulcrum released “Light Peeking In,” their first EP as a four-piece. Unable to play live and promote the EP, the band masked up and continued to create, isolated in their garage HQ in northeast Long Island. Life was uncertain. Times were strange. But the music they began to endlessly toil over provided solace.

Week after week, with no performances in sight, the guitars got tighter. The vocals got clearer. The arrangements advanced. More than 52 weeks passed and in the spring of 2021, after a lingering darkness that felt like it stayed for decades, the band came out of hibernation and played a show. For the first time, other humans heard what would become Annihilate.

In July of 2021, The Fulcrum began recording Annihilate at Westfall Recording Co., home of Moon Tooth—one of The Fulcrum’s greatest inspirations. The experience was nothing short of incredible.

The album was completed in October 2021, after being mixed to perfection by Moon Tooth’s Ray Marte. Additional pieces needed to be put into place behind the scenes, but after two single releases over the past three months, the full album has arrived.

The members of The Fulcrum could not be more proud of Annihilate. The journey which led to it makes the final product that much more satisfying. Each of the 10-songs is it’s own animal, living together in a kingdom they share. Some will make you cower. Others will calmly draw you in. The kingdom’s beauty is in its unpredictability—and the hope, is that you’ll have the gaul to walk right through and admire that beauty.

The Fulcrum have given all they have to offer on Annihilate. Now, finally, it’s yours for the taking.