Brian Hunsaker unleashes a cinematic Rock ballad with “Power Over You”
Brian Hunsaker has always walked the line between metal’s fire and melodic rock’s emotional sweep, but with “Power Over You” he manages to elevate both. The new single, following July’s “Haunted,” is a cinematic explosion becoming equal parts power ballad and progressive odyssey. It’s the sound of an artist confidently leaning into grandeur while keeping the human core intact.
From the first notes, the track establishes itself as something bigger than a standard rock single. The arrangement swells and contracts with a pulse, creating tension and release that feels euphoric. The international team Hunsaker assembled for this track only heightens that sense of scale. It features Mats Eriksson’s drumming that brings a thunderous backbone, Raymond Hayden’s keyboards that add cinematic textures, and Clif Chambliss’s bass locks everything into a succinct groove. At the center of it all, though, are Hunsaker’s vocals which are undeniably melodic, impassioned, and soaring over the arrangement with a clarity that makes every line feel like a dagger.
Lyrically, “Power Over You” operates on two levels. On the surface, it’s a relatable narrative about the destructive push and pull of a toxic relationship. But beneath that, it morphs into a mythic tale of sorcery and possession, themes vividly brought to life in the song’s epic, Egypt-set music video.
The song is also a masterclass in production. Mixed by Matt Dougherty, whose credits include heavyweights like Megadeth and Disturbed, “Power Over You” has a polished but muscular sound. The guitars are given room to shine, and the overall mix feels massive without losing intimacy. Even in its most bombastic moments, there’s really an intimacy to it all.
This isn’t just a song for metal diehards, it’s a power ballad that can pull in listeners across genres, thanks to its energy and sheer emotional force. Hunsaker’s guitar work is stunning, but it’s his vocal performance that fully steals the show, that’s a plain and simple fact.
Once again, Brian Hunsaker and company have brought something beautiful to life and the end result is a song that you need to check out. To do so, and follow along for more, go ahead and click those links below.
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