THE AMITY AFFLICTION Reveal Raw Emotion In ‘House Of Cards’ Recording Vlog (Part 2)

Australian metalcore mainstays The Amity Affliction continue to peel back the curtain on their upcoming album with the release of Recording ‘House Of Cards’ (Part 2)—a deeply personal second chapter in their behind-the-scenes vlog series. Filmed in the Northern Beaches of New South Wales, the footage captures the band as they once again transform a house into a fully functioning studio, offering an intimate window into the creative process that defines their unmistakable sound.

This installment shifts focus toward the writing process, revealing how the foundation of House Of Cards began taking shape while the band was still on tour. Guitarist Dan Brown reflects on those early stages, while frontman Joel Birch opens up about the emotional core of the record—explaining that the album is centered entirely around his family, particularly his mother and siblings. Birch shares that he began writing lyrics immediately after finishing the band’s previous release, setting the tone for what would become one of their most vulnerable bodies of work.

The vlog doesn’t shy away from heavy subject matter, as Birch speaks candidly about his personal struggles, including his battle with gambling addiction and the weight of grief following the passing of his mother in July 2024. In stark, unfiltered detail, he reflects on a complicated relationship marked by hardship, describing her as a deeply troubled figure while also confronting the emotional fallout that followed. Moments of studio footage show Birch tracking vocals, channeling that pain into performances that feel as raw as they are cathartic.

As the narrative unfolds, Birch also reveals the meaning behind the album’s title, House Of Cards, symbolizing the fragile and often unstable foundation of the experiences that shaped both his life and the record itself. At its core, this second vlog captures a band confronting reality head-on—turning trauma, reflection, and vulnerability into art that refuses to look away.