HOPESFALL developed in the local hardcore and emo scene. Developed into a national touring act, they were able to promote their own independent release and create their own fanbase, though they obviously didn't fit into any pre-conceived sound easily. The group drew the attention of Trustkill who released their debut for the label SATELLITE YEARS in 2002. Magnetic North is the continuation of the last full length album 'A-Types' juiced up multiple times!

“Magnetic poles are a constant but no one can get an entirely accurate reading, they are always off a degree or so. This band is like that, keeping a constant purpose but kind of wandering and stumbling upon new things.” Vocalist Jay Forrest tries to put into words the impetus behind the title of the band’s forthcoming album titled Magnetic North to be released on Trustkill Records on May 15th, 2007. Describing the music itself, Forrest compares it to the last full-length A-Types (2004) juiced up multiple times. “People loved the last album but I think this new one is more intense, bigger tones, it’s trippier but not purely ethereal. There’s a lot of weight and heavy parts as well.” The band has retained their soaring melodies, spacey guitars and seamless mesh of clean atmospherics with over-driven post-hardcore angst.

“Hopesfall have struck an intelligent balance between the mainstream and the underground” - ALT PRESS