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“Everyone wanted Hayley Williams’ haircut. There’s some horrific photos of my attempt!”: As Everything Unfolds’ Charlie Rolfe reveals the 10 songs that made her who she is
Charlie Rolfe, singer with High Wycombe metalcore band As Everything Unfolds, has shared the playlist of songs that shaped her for Metal Hammer, ahead of the release of the band's new album, Did You Ask To Be Set Free?. The band, signed to Century Media alongside acts such as Arch Enemy and Lacuna Coil, have toured with Bury Tomorrow, and Rolfe explains that the cinematic, larger-than-life influence of artists like My Chemical Romance and 30 Seconds To Mars, which shaped the new album's grief-themed, film-inspired sound, also runs through her personal music taste.
– As Everything Unfolds' new album draws on soundtracks and imagery from films including The Shining and Blade Runner. – Rolfe's playlist opens with My Chemical Romance's "Welcome To The Black Parade", the song that hooked her on the band aged 11, despite The Black Parade not being her favourite of their albums. – The feature also references Rolfe's youthful attempt to copy Paramore singer Hayley Williams' famous haircut, which she describes as producing "horrific photos".
In short
- As Everything Unfolds' Charlie Rolfe shares her formative 10-song playlist.
- My Chemical Romance's "Welcome To The Black Parade" hooked her aged 11.
- New album explores grief with cinematic, film-inspired influences.
Explained simply
Charlie Rolfe is the lead singer of As Everything Unfolds, a metalcore band from High Wycombe. The band is signed to Century Media Records and has toured with bands including Bury Tomorrow. For Metal Hammer magazine, Rolfe has shared a list of ten songs that shaped her as a musician.
The feature accompanies the band's new album, Did You Ask To Be Set Free?, which takes inspiration from films and explores themes of grief. Rolfe's musical influences reflect this theatrical, cinematic approach, with artists like My Chemical Romance and 30 Seconds To Mars significantly shaping both her personal taste and the album's sound. My Chemical Romance's "Welcome To The Black Parade" was particularly influential, drawing her to the band when she was eleven years old.
Musicians revealing their formative influences offers listeners a window into their creative development. Understanding what shaped an artist helps explain their musical direction and can deepen engagement with their new work.
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