Showing posts with label EP Reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EP Reviews. Show all posts

Monday, 18 April 2011

The CB6 Back Catalogue

The Beginning (2008) & Carried By Six (2010)
Genre: Metal
For Fans Of: Lamb Of God, Kreator, Machine Head
Stand Out Track: As The Hammer Falls Down, Show Your Skyn
Rating: 7/8

Formed in 2001, these two EP's act as a showcase for a band set to evolve their sound and performances to an every increasing fan base.

Sonically the 2 EP's share similar qualities that you would expect to find in a Metal recording, meaty guitar sounds, in your face drumming and a crazed vocalist that wouldn't sounds out of place at an after hours Wetherspoon pub brawl. 

The production on the earlier EP; 'The Beginning' courtesy of 'Escape Route Productions' for me is the more favourable. The music is as aggressive as it is groovy and vocally it sits tighter than on the latter EP, Ryan has a strong enough without having to double track it.

The Band encompass much of what makes the modern Metal scene so great today. Borrowing from the pioneers of Thrash and their troubadours such as Lamb Of God and Machine Head, CB6 have listened, digested and incorporated it into their own thing.

It is clear that from 'The Beginning' to 'CB6' the band have developed in their songwriting ability. Songs such as 'Show Your Skyn' shows signs of the band incorporating ideas from other genre's to create more interesting compositions allowing the music to have wider emotional impact.


These two sets of recordings show that these Southend boys have a no hold bars approach when it comes to their Metal, Check it out.

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EP Of the Month (March)

Apologies for the lateness of this post, but Underground Reviews are very proud to announce Lithurgy's Mother I as the EP of the month. Although this was released some time ago Lithurgy are now hosting the EP at THIS address for free download, reinstating once again their relevance to the local scene. 





Lithurgy – Mother I

Genre: Progressive/Experimental Metal
For Fans of: Mastodon, Pink Floyd, Neurosis
Stand Out Track: Mother I
Rating: 9.5

The band have been seen nestling in a hot bed of activity since touring with TesseracT and making an appearance at Bloodstock last year. They are currently writing Mother I's follow up that will be slowly shaping over the next 6 months. Considering Lithurgys constant evolution and progressive outlook all is set in place for this to a Mammoth release for Brighton's Metal scene.

Opening track '…' see's almost a minute of electronic noise that acts as an unsettling introduction to the title track, 'Mother I. The first minute of this track prides in Lithurgy's ability to create tension through innovative use of time signatures and melody and see's the band guiding us through some mammoth riffs and huge instrumentation. It is very quickly recognised how serious this band are, using mature use of technicality to create impressive and gripping song form by the likes of Prog elites such as Mastodon and Dream Theater.


Tom Humphrey's vocals are clear and add an heir of gripping emotion throughout the track at particular in the chorus. This is what really makes this EP important. It has the emotional impact of thinking mans Metal without sounding like the bastard offspring of too many drunken jams.
Last track, 'On the road' shows a slight tonality difference, sounding like something from 'Blood Mountain'. This displays the bands wonderful ability to borrow from so many different genre's whilst still maintaining their own sound and feel.


Already established as an impressive live band, making this EP available for free download (well in swap for you're e-mail) will open this band to a wider audience of fans. Mother I is an impressive release and leaves you gagging for the next instalment of Lithurgy's sonic seed.

Underground

Sunday, 17 April 2011

Barking Toad

Barking Toad - ?
Genre: Hardcore, Avant-garde, Jazz
For Fans of: Captain Beefheart, Sabbath, Coltrane
Stand Out Track: Big Doom Cunt
Rating: 6

Everything about this EP reads like a bad acid trip, from the artwork through to the music. What this 3 piece from Folkestone do is blend conventional Hardcore riffs and grooves with avant-garde noise and Jazzy moments from the Sax.

Opening track 'Big Doom Cunt' is fairly typical of the darker side of their sound, alienating you with its savage anti harmony approach and could quite possibly be the soundtrack to insanity.
Lighter points in the album like that of track 3 starts to show a more melodic approach in a minimalist Miles Davis fashion. Thus proving that Kye can play the Sax just as well as murdering it though a little more care to vibrato needs to be taken in lighter moments.

For me however, I believe their sound worked much better live. The visual image of the band coupled with their mind-fucking sound seemed to have more impact on a stage, after a few listens it seems to induce a headache.
After track 4 the rest of the CD plays tracks from another Folkestone band; Sleeping Bear. It seems a little unecessary to share digital space with another band especially when each act has such radically different artistic view points.

Barking Toad are brave enough to try something different. Shocked faces aplenty, get down to the Cowley Club on the 29th (April) and see for yourself.

Underground


Monday, 11 April 2011

Terra Slim – Sell Out

Terra Slim – Sell Out
Genre: UK Hip-Hop, Grime, Dubstep
For Fans Of: Dizzee Rascal
Stand Out Track: Sell Out
Rating: 6

Trying to sell your CD on the beach to hoards of tanning Brighton beach goers that have never heard of you may not be the best form of marketing, however this is how Terra Slim and Underground Reviews collided and having originally set my sights quite low for this piece of work, I was presently surprised.

The main track of the EP is the title, 'Sell Out' with track 2 being a clean mix for radio edits and an instrumental track 3 presumably for DJ mixing. Terra, or using his alias 'T-Rah the negroid poet' engulfs the London grime sound with some authentic and charged raps about life in the suburbs. His raps flow naturally priding itself on its authenticity, rapping about money, drugs, girls and and self assertion acting obviously as a great form of therapy and cleansing for the rapper and anyone who's interested. And as is always the case, some of it ain't pretty but thus is the life.



Sonically there is one major flaw, throughout the CD there are certain points where the master levels all jump radically up for period and then back down only to repeats. Just watch out for this if you already happen to be pumping the tracks, you may get a nasty shock.

Terra's been working around the scene for the last 10 years which has seen him play many venues around Europe. He's got the rapping and the music down, he now just needs to focus on his production, image and marketing... Listening to your CD for faults before you decide to sell them is key here.

Underground

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Defective by Design - Colour In a Black And White World

Defective by Design - Colour In a Black And White World
Genre: Alternative
For Fans Of: Oceansize, Incubus, Reuben, Placebo
Stand Out Track: I'm A Cynic
Rating: 7.5

With their launch party last month at the Pav Tav proving a success, DBD have added a great new product onto the scene. Now the Summer months are approaching fast, this EP will prove invaluable for any Brightonian that has their ear to the floor on the local music scene. 

The vocals of Eoin O' Toole are the driving element of the EP and show a wide range of diversity. His vocals are quite bizarre in places sounding similar to Brian Molko of Placebo with that wobbly vibrato thing going on. The vocals have enough originality in them to have character and distinction without tacking it to the unbearably extreme lows, that some of the more painfully alternative scene-sters around town seem to enjoy... no names mentioned of course.

The band itself sound great together, building their energy and dynamics in turn to Eoin without over playing. The high point for me being the heavy section of 'I'm a cynic', bringing in some meat and potatoes on the riff and some extra vocal dirt. All in all the drama of the songs gives the music relevance rather than just being a collection of incoherent jams.



The recording sounds great with every instrument coming out the speakers clearly and definitively. However I wish the drums were slightly more in your face, to go with that modern New York trend that every wannabe Drum N' Bass Indie producer creams themselves for. The Bass as well could sound a bit more full bodied, though both these points are just for nick picking's sake.

The title track of the EP can be heard for free here but for any of you that still hold value in music it is now available on Itunes or from the band directly. But to really see the band in action, they're next whoring out their sexy bodies on the local scene at The Hope on the 22nd of April.

Underground

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Sunday, 27 March 2011

DKH 'Cabin Fever'

Apologies in the length between the last post, been an extremely busy month for UnderGround Reviews just as it's been very busy on the local scene. We've decided not to release album/EP reviews in one post but instead post them up as and when we get them. However there will still be the prestigious Underground Reviews EP of month award available so everything is still worth fighting for. Happy moshing.
Underground Reviews



DKH - Cabin Fever
Genre: Hardcore, Stoner/Doom
For Fans Of: Down, Deftones
Stand Out Track: Steve Stevens
Rating: 7.5

Having released 'Cabin Fever' last year, what DKH have done here is blend the stoner sound of bands like Kyuss and High On Fire with darker and sludgier overtones. The heavily distorted screamed vocals reminiscent of Chino from Deftones finish off their collative sound in away that makes them angrier and more pissed off than some of their other more lethargic local counter-parts.

The presentation is awesome, the zombiefied artwork by Dan Jones looks fantastic in a jewel case. It's rare to see a product that actually looks like it could go to market... if shop's actually sold CD's these days.

The album features lots of samples at the opening and ending of tracks the most effective being the Jack Nicholson's quote from 'Easy Rider' in the final song, 'Steve Stevens'. However, none of these samples are credited, so let's just hope they cleared them. However a good court case always does wonders for bands marketing and promotion... Hey it's hard to get recognised these days.

The recording is a bit rough in places but actually helps to the authenticity of the sound. The lo-fi mix cuts much of the top end off to leave a dirty swamp of brooding hatred.


The roots of the sound is riff based and grove orientated, with use of Machine Head like atmospherics of swirling phase and delayed whammy in certain tracks. The drum's even get a bit of rework in “Euthanasia” to get that Sepultura like tribal thing going down.

This album is worth checking out for any Hardcore or Stoner Rock fan. The whole package is etched with anger and the essence of spilt bong water. If you want to check it out yourself go see the guys at the Green Door Store on the 11th of April.

Underground

Sunday, 6 March 2011

February Reviews

Been a great month for Brighton music with an extremely high level of quality in what has been sent my way. It would appear that the Tech-Metal revolution is taking over, occupying a majority of this month's entries but plenty of old school Rock and Grunge to enjoy if you are that way inclined.
Just a reminder that I am taking entries for the March list and already have some great entries! To get you or your bands music reviewed I will need it in Hard copy unless it is a pre-release and by the Friday the 1st of April. Thank's Underground.


EP of the Month

Sweet Ether – Forced To begin
Genre: Grunge, Hard-Rock
For Fans of: Alice In Chains, Tool, Soundgarden
Stand out Track: Like Clockwork, Forced To Begin
Rating: 9

Intent on success, Sweet Ether take their sound to a new level. The new EP shows signs of the band maturing in their songwriting and a further development to their sound. The recording itself sounds massive allowing the lead vocals to take a dominant position upfront which guides you through their dark and melodic sound-scapes. The band have come a long way since the release of their last EP making something that is truly exciting. Frontman 'Riggs'' vocals drip with passion and emotion in every song and for those who have seen the band live, you can imagine him prowling round the studio like a crazed monkey. The instrumentation is utilised perfectly to create their signature sound, such as the Bass wah on 'Like Clockwork' or the full octane Les Paul solo of 'Forced To Begin'. With influence's taken from Grunge hero's that are very much still relevant today such as the mighty Alice In Chains or the lucid of Tool, Grunge music is still very much as relevant today as it was in the 90's. Forced To Begin show's a band confident in themselves and confident to take what is rightfully theirs as they make a bigger name for themselves touring round country. 27 Minutes of pure sadistic bliss.
Sweet Ether


Marseille – Unfinished Business
Genre: Rock, Classic Metal
For Fans of: Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Slade
Stand out Track: Wanna Get High, Unfinished Business
Rating: 6.5

1980 saw Marseille hit the big time touring 20K arena's with Nazareth and Blackfoot as well as a single in the Top 40. They had toured with the likes of UFO, Whitesnake and Judas Priest but an implosion in their management company saw them fighting a Thirty month legal battle that rendered them broke and finished. It is no wonder that 2011 sees the band with some 'Unfinished Business' to resolve.
The tracks on the album hark back to the origins in Metal blending Classic Rock with a more relentless and no compromising attitude. Each track is carefully constructed to stay in your memory for as long as possible, making this dangerously catchy. With ripping solo's from Art Attack's Neil Buchanon and some tasty harmonies with the help of Andy Charters complete with the soaring vocals of Nige Roberts, what more could you want?
There is nothing really new here, but with Pop Music in the putrid state that it's in today the world needs more Rockers. Indefinitely the Art Attack connection is never going to be shaken, but on the back of Neil's fans Marseille have the drive and a continuously expanding fan base to complete what they once started.


Once A Wolf – Advent
Genre: Prog/Tech Metal
For Fans of: SiKth, Between The Buried And Me
Stand out Track: Primeval Atom
Rating: 8

Once A Wolf blend melody, technicality and sheer brutality into a tight package. The mix is crisp and the vocals clear.
The technicality really is the over-bearing concept of this sound, and is handled in a mature way that doesn't get irritating as some bands do. Instead it is used as a tool that music dictates; to create tension and release. Some of the groves of this EP are true headbang worthy such as the Meshuggah like breakdown to Primeval Atom.
The vocals are delivered to a fantastic degree, ranging in style from screamed to melodically high registered. The Progressive nature of their music really takes you on a journey with unexpected twists and turns at the drop of semi-quaver triplet run. An EP of power and control Advent refuses to be dismissed and pulls off it's genre to the highest degree.


By Definition – Red Lines (single)
Genre: Southern
For Fans of: Down, Black Label Society
Rating: 7
For anyone who's heard 2009's 'Eyes on Wires' they will know this is a step forward for the band's Southern sound. Stex's vocals drive the track forward with power and conviction backed up the almighty rhythm section of Rob, Dan, Fil and J.
The recording is excellent being instantly bombarded by an imposing sense of doom that doesn't give way till the end. The song is catchy enough to get stuck in your brain but without losing any credibility. The song will be released as free download here from the 4th of April with a free release show at the Green Door store.


Drown In Entropy – Wolves Under Whitened Skies
Genre: D-jent, Tech
For Fans of: Meshuggah, Periphery
Stand out Track: Wolves Under Whitened Skies
Rating: 7

Drown In Entropy offer an exciting 'venture into syncopation and groove' fulfilling all you need for you fine d-jentleman out there. The songs are rigid tight as you expect in this genre with a rhythm section that pummels you like an angry bull on an untrained matador.
The vocals however need some more time developing. Frontman Ian is obviously very capable but he has tried to take on to much meaning that some of the screams and growls come of a little light.
The title track for me sums up what the band is about with a catchy 'd-jenty' (sorry, the term is here to stay) riff and melodic chorus that builds to a dramatic finale in the penultimate closing of the album. I do feel however that having seen this band live, they are capable of much more than they have recorded on their EP. With some more gigs under their belt the band will hopefully develop into a more uncompromising and sonically exciting act.
With a new guitarist Chris Heales on board Drown In Entropy will be embarking on a tour across the UK in April with Guildford Metalers 'As Gods'. Happy head-banging.


Various Artists - Tech Metal Compilation Volume One
Genre: Tech-Metal
For Fans of: All things Tech
Rating: 8
The last couple of years of Metal has been very stagnant in terms of progress as new genres have been defining themselves. Once thing is for certain though, Tech-metal is very much here to stay and for anyone that has been hiding under a rock for a year this compilation acts as a fine introduction to a genre that shows so much variety.
Released by non-profit organisation 'British Tech-Metal' who have their ear to the ground on quality acts rising through this CD cannot be overlooked. With such a varied range of bands and sounds showing the diversity of this genre a stand out track is impossible to pick out, all I can say is; just listen to it.


Ancient Ascendant – The Bleak Slumber
Genre: Death Metal
For Fans of: Slayer, Decapitated
Stand out Track: The Scorn of Dead Men
Rating: 8

Reading's Ancient Ascendant allow the listener to revel in pure Death Metal nostalgia harking a sound of both old and contemporary styles. The vocals of Alex Butler sound similar to Jared MacEachern of Sanctity and fill you with a sense of dread and despair. Their songs are masterfully worked building to intense climax layered with tight ass kick drums and intricate riffery.
The technical proficiency of the members in this band are brutal. Melody features as part of the mix, with a solo on 'Once Numb' that sounds as though it was crafted from Mikael Åkerfeldt himself.
The recording is great with pedals cutting through without being too clicky, guitars panned well and a central vocal that assaults to insult.
This EP acts as the bands 'home recorded' teaser of their debut album, be afraid, be very afraid. Ancient Ascendant are busy travelling around the country but can next be seen on at Black Sunday V Brighton Metalfest on the 23rd of April.

Underground

Monday, 31 January 2011

January EP Reviews

EP of the Month







Karybdis – War for land

Genre: Melodic Death Metal, Thrash, Hardcore
For Fans of: At The Gates, Unearth,
Standout Track: Strain
Rating: 9.5/10

What karybdis have done here is nothing short of breathtaking. From the open air raid siren call of 'War for Land' to the final fade out of 'Strain' you are deeply captive under their mammoth grooves and harrowing vocal roars.
Having recorded the EP With Tariq Mattar (Megadeth, Iron Maiden) the sound they have achieved is truly epic, sounding like a cross between At The Gates' 'Slaughter of the Soul' and Unearth's 'III In the Eyes of Fire'. This is a text book example of a band that refuses to sell out to mediocrity and this EP will carry them far.



Gallium Jack – Post Autumn
Genre: Alternative Rock
For Fans of: Biffy Clyro, The Pixies, Placebo
Standout Track: Ragnus
Rating: 6.9/10

Gallium Jack say it loud and say it with feeling. This EP acts as a great demonstration of what a relatively new band are capable of on the local scene. Their songs show a great maturity to songwriting and an appreciation for vocal hooks that get lodged deep inside of your brain long after listen.



Chronographs – Outhouse Sessions
Genre: Hardcore, Progressive, Djent
For Fans of: Meshuggah, SiKth, Killswitch Engage
Standout Track: Tides
Rating: 8.5/10

At a time when Metal is shedding it's skin and definition between bands as getting all too hazy with the influx of Meshuggah wannabe's Chronographs show me that I was very wrong. This short but sweet EP proves Chronographs metal credentials with everything falling properly into place with a mix of razor sharp technicality and precision aggression that rips your throat out upon listening. With a UK and European tour currently being organised, watch out as these angry mother fuckers are out on the prowl.












Subservience – Blueprint To Chaos
Genre: Death Metal
For Fans of: Cannibal Corpse, Lamb of God, Carcass
Standout Track: Pathosis
Rating: 7/10

If you have seen Subservience live you will be very aware of how intense their live performance can get. Unfortunately they haven't managed to catch that sound in this recording with some slight distortion in the mix but the content is excellent. From beginning to end this EP is putrid with the essence of Death Metal giving Subservience a big stepping stone forward in tackling some of the South coasts angriest bands.




Prowess - ?
Genre: Alternative
For Fans of: Metallica, Paramore
Standout Track: Broken
Rating: 4/10

The recording here is very rough and my copy almost unplayable making it extremely hard for me to review this properly. But however awkward the guitar tones are or out of time the drum kit is there is some credibility to the music. The songs are well constructed and the female vocals soar to create catchy chorus's but there appears to be a slight paradox on styles. Prowess have tried to take on to much sonically and it has cluttered up their sound. The vocals need to stand out more than the guitar does, it's almost like overdubbing Kelly Clarkson onto a Metallica track.



Kickfist give us a taster of what's to come
Song: Radical Heroism
Genre: Metal, Southern Rock
For Fans of: Pantera, Black Label Society
Rating: 8/10

With some new recordings set to take place in April/May this year, Kickfist give Underground Reviews a taster of what we can expect. A slight change to the Kickfist formula has been applied showing these guys are intent on taking their sound into unchartered territories. The sound is reminiscent of Pantera's 'Cowboys from hell” with the Whiskey slugging debauchery of Black Label Society. “Radical Heroism” parodies what makes their old style great: “singing about greed again”, whilst showing what will continue to make this a band to see in 2011.

*Please note: To have your EP reviewed a hard copy must be given. Get in contact with The Underground Reviews Team at: Undergroundreviews@live.co.uk
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Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Kill Goliath Myspace EP Review

Genre: Alternative/Progressive/Rock
Indie
For Fans of: Karnivool, Tool, Russian Circles, Pink Floyd
Must hear track: Red Pill
8/10

Lee Roche: Vocals & Guitar
Michael Patterson: Guitar
Keith Allen: Bass
John McGrath: Drums

Formed early this year from the ashes of their former projects, Kill Goliath are another talent to add to the all of a sudden surging and luring pool of progressive rock. Band members Lee, Keith and John moved over from Ireland to start the band with Michael and have mostly been gigging around London. With tracks sounding as large as they do it will only be a matter of time till you will see them in a venue near you.

Kill Goliath have a very mature approach to songwriting that really grips listener offering a perfect blend of musical technicality and melody. Each Kill Goliath track is like going on a journey with the band as the dynamics build and the beast evolves.
Their style could be likened to a collusion atmospheric bands of old such as The Smiths and Pink Floyd mixed with the heavier sounds of Tool and sometimes polyrhythmic approach of King Crimson. The band have a very clear and concise understanding of their sound, that only comes with experience. John and Keith lay a solid foundation with the drums and bass that perfectly compliment each other leaving Lee and Michael to put their shared guitar responsibilities to good use. Lee's vocals delivery is very pure and is a great final addition to fully round of this band.


The production is very clear making it easy to hear all the instruments and lyrics to the songs. Each track shows a diverse use of their instruments and songs 'The Lull' offer an interesting approach to songwriting that is as emotionally capturing as it is moving. The stand out track for me is Red Pill, as this was the later of the four tracks I listened to on their Myspace page. It features the heaviest riffs of all their songs and I felt it really help bring the listening experience to a great climax that had been cleverly build throughout.

Kill Goliath should be coming Brighton way in January 2011, and I personally can't wait to see them her sooner, for if this is what a band can do within the space of a year then I can't wait for what the future holds for them.

Underground

Monday, 25 October 2010

Surrounded By Disgust EP Review




Surrounded by Disgust: Self Titled EP
Frantic Promotions
Unsigned
For fans of: Decapitated, Meshuggah, Dying Fetus, Cannibal Corpse, Beneath The Massacre
Must Hear Track: Take The Helm
8/10



Surrounded by disgust hail from South London's Croydon and although this release came out last year it has only just made its way to my hands after an awesome display at The Hydrant in Brighton on the 22nd of October.
This EP is textbook for how a band of this category should promote themselves in this genre of music. With a huge sound and 6 tracks clocking it in at 22 minutes, this EP makes for a true assault on the senses...

Surrounded by Disgust are a huge melting pot of metal genres, with lot's of influences coming apparent throughout the EP. Their style could be considered to lie somewhere between Tech, Progressive and Grindcore making for an interesting and brutal listening experience.
Ryan Dennington's pedal heavy drum style often reminds me of Witold Kiełtyka from Decapitated for his extreme precision and speed mixed with the inhuman grooves of Tomas Haake.
The Guitar players James Hunter and Jamie Johnson similarly take from a wide range of styles, writing huge riffs that bludgeon the listener with technical prowess and aggression.
This coupled with the dual vocal attack of Robin Boyle and Ashley Scott mixes up the conventional approach to Heavy music adding something different to a genre that spawns countless copy cat bands.

The cover in Comic book fashion depicts a terrified man clinging for dear life as he is sucked into the ground or hell? This leaves much to the imagination, a paradox to the countless and now boring covers i've seen of mutilated corpses smeared in faecal matter atop a pyre of burning Virgins. But also, more importantly gives a hint to what the listener is about to experience.

The track names have been approached with a spot of comical value (I hope!) with the first track 'Bitches Belong In The Kitchen' opening the EP with heavy discordant guitar stabs under a huge roar from the vocalist. This quickly propels into a huge groove from the rhythm section as the vocalist spews his filth down the mic. The complicated section changes meld perfectly together and only give the listener a quick breath before the noise of “Don't tell the Lord” begins. This drumming and At the Gates style riffing really unease the listener before the another savage vocal delivery takes you to the next track.


Take the Helm, for me this is the strongest track of the album (and featured on Terrorizer Magazine's January CD). This track I believe to sum up what this bands about. Blinding riffery, discordance, weird guitar noises a la Gojira and a power groove at the end that practically removed my testicles.
Shit the Bed and Donkey Punch is where the influences start to diverge, and opens with a balls to the floor like attitude taking us into another Meshuggah like groove that this band execute so effortlessly.
Death Is the Beginning is the longest track of the EP and really ensures the listener what they are about. This track ends with one of the dirtiest of schizophrenic riffs of the album and finishes with one last grunt leaving you in silence to try and figure out what's just happened!
Unfortunately other than the song names suggest I have no idea what they're talking about, but do I care? No.

I was pleasantly surprised with the Production here, as with many unsigned bands it can always be a bit of a gamble as to whether or not you would actually want to listen to it once you get home. But SBD have clearly put in the Studio Time and an EP only sounds this good when a band know exactly what they want and what they are doing.
The drum kit sounds huge, with the kick drum in particular blending extremely well with the guitars and bass propelling the listener from track to track.
The guitar players also know a thing or two about tone, keeping every note distinctive as often drop tuned riffs can be easily lost in a mix.
The vocals here are extremely well defined with some truly disturbing growls and screams. This is refreshing as all too many an act fail to impress with almost emasculating shrieks.

It is a big pleasure to hear such Heavy music coming out so near my home town, where Chav trump the Metal community making their collectively numbers shown and voices heard outside every major fast food outlet and sporting brand shop along the high-street. It is for this reason that I can relate to why the band members are surrounded by disgust.
If this is how good SBD can make their EP sound, then I am looking forward to what they will do on a full length album.

Underground




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