State Of Ember – Broken Horizons

With a sound woven from a combination of metal, punk and prog rock, UK outfit State of Ember have already courted proper attention with a debut EP but are now demanding it with the release of its successor, Broken Horizons. Offering six power fuelled, boldly tenacious tracks, the release is an ear grabbing, spirit rousing slab of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll and one fiercely enjoyable trespass.

Formed 2016, Worcestershire bred State Of Ember have been referenced to the likes of Alter Bridge, Shinedown, and INME but as Broken Horizons shows they have an individuality which is really beginning to mark them out from the crowd. True originality might still be awaiting their sound but it is hard to say there is nothing fresh or little which does not stand out about it either. From opener Time & Time, the EP sets out its rich stock of metal infused punk ‘n’ roll, flavouring just as welcoming to the spices of heavy and melodic rock. That first track swiftly springs wiry grooves which keenly wrapped ears, the guitar temptation laid out by Chris Tamburro an equal to his vocal prowess while the tenacious swings of drummer Chelsea McCammon alongside the infectious growl of Mike Landreth’s bass make for a matching lure.

It is a great, senses rousing start quickly matched by the eager exploits of its successor, Fear of Falling. Admittedly its opening wave of grooves and riffs is barely removed from those of the first song but it soon evolves its own character of imagination and attack which ebbs and flows in ferocity and invasive catchiness; growing all the more compelling by the turn.

Both next up Made Up My Mind and the following Reasons hit the spot, the first a fiery strong-willed roar with feral instincts and the second a cyclone of irritable punk metal inspired vigour and enterprise with a definite Therapy?-esque lining to it. Both are a cauldron of raucous adventure, the latter especially stirring before the blues rock scented Wrong Turn shares its infectious holler. Because of the thick triumph of the previous song it paled a touch in comparison but still easily coaxed ears and appetite to want more; a need final track, Beneath Our Dreams, feeds with zeal and resourcefulness as State Of Ember share another creative strand to writing and sound with its melodic rock laced metal insurgence on the senses.

Broken Horizons is as much about potential as current strengths and enterprise and as it is rich in all, it is not that hard to suspect a potent future for State Of Ember and a whole lot of pleasure for the rest of us.

Broken Horizons is released January 11^th.

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Pete RingMaster 8/01/2019

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Chasing Dragons – Faction

There is no doubt there has been plenty of eager anticipation for the debut album from British rockers Chasing Dragons, especially since the release of their last EP, Faction: Prologue, a couple years back. It was a kind of teaser for the band’s first full-length, unsurprisingly called Faction, which built on their earlier offerings and successes whilst peering into a whole new landscape of sound and imagination, indeed intimation now fully explored and expanded within the new encounter where we would suggest, the Chasing Dragons sound has come of age.

The time since the last EP has also seen the Leeds outfit truly establish themselves on the UK live scene with a big reputation to match, Chasing Dragons sharing tours and stages with the likes of Stone Broken, The Qemists, Skid Row, SikTh, InMe, Diamond Head, Aaron Buchanan and The Cult Classics, Courage My Love, Skarlett Riot, Theia and many more. Featuring nine new songs along with re-recorded versions of the three tracks from the Faction: Prologue EP, the album swiftly ignites attention and imagination with opener Factionless. Part intro part full intimation, the track stretches up from its initial arousal on the ever striking tones of vocalist Tank. Like a flame within unsettled atmospherics, her potent presence is a rich lure and spark for the outstanding piece’s subsequent shadow bound predacious stroll. Portentous yet virally inviting, the track masterfully erupts before making way for the melodically inflamed How The World Went Black. Guitarist Adam quickly spins a web of metallic temptation woven with melodic rock enterprise whilst the track bites through the determined beats of Katie, they courted by the dark rumble from Murf’s bass. Progressive hues emerge as the song evolves, technical craft lining its invention as all the while Tank radiates with her powerful and impressive delivery.

Amongst the band’s influences stand artists such as Halestorm, Avenged Sevenfold, and Bullet For My Valentine, all open spices to the band’s individual recipe as proven again by the melodically vociferous roar that is Parasite and the dramatic exploits of Like Gravity. The latter is a tempest of textures and flavours carrying a volatility which accentuates its warmth and elegance rather than devours them. As many tracks, it is a proposition which grows by the minute through new twists and avenues, all unpredictable and each an imaginative turn along the track’s magnetic journey.

 Through the equally tense Bareknuckle Lover, the mercurial attack of the track as alluring as it is resourceful, and the lively emotive roar of For Kingdom For Glory, Chasing Dragons continue to add fresh adventure to their release. The second of the two in some ways promises more than it delivers, certain inventive moments not exploited as much as personal tastes wished yet is still a gripping snare of sound.

The calmer climate and croon of This Time Is Ours allowed a breath as it simply enthralled though it too has a sprightly nature which eventually catches fire with Adam casting another striking blaze veined with mazy temptation before the riveting Devil In Her Eyes wound eager attention around its tantalisingly creative fingers and in turn The Connection takes ears on a saunter through gothic lined shadows and emotionally suggestive caresses before subsequently erupting into a furnace of muscular sonic theatre. The second of the trio is especially irresistible, every moment a clever thread into the next unexpected and virulent turn of the song though then pretty much matched in glory by its successor.

As the classic seeds of the similarly impressing I’m No Devil (I’m Just A Girl) catch fire within its metal/heavy rock drama and Whitehorse teases and fascinates, the album continues to reveal new aspects in sound and craft; the latter’s haunting opening passage an especially mouth-watering incitement for ears and imagination which hints at new corners and corridors for the band to explore ahead.

We Are The Wall concludes the release, the track a ravenous onslaught of sound and intent driven by rapacious rhythms and coloured by wiry grooves and rich melodies as Tank for a final time powerfully incites thoughts as she potently roars.

It is a fine end to an equally ear-catching album which as suggested declares Chasing Dragons at a new level in songwriting, sound, and performance, a plateau teasy to suspect the metal/rock world will be unable to ignore.

Faction is available now across most online stores.

Chasing Dragons November 2018 Faction Headline Tour

 2nd – Manchester – Satan’s Hollow – support Ward XVI, Soul Desire, Fear Me December

3rd – Croydon – Croydon Rocks Fest

4th – Southampton – Joiners – support Novacrow + TBC

6th – Norwich – Brickmakers  – support The Killing Culture + TBC

7th – Birmingham – Hammer & Anvil – support Novacrow + TBC

8th – Nuneaton – Queens Hall – support Novacrow + Simai + Fleer

9th – Stamford – Mama Liz’s – support Synthetic + Black Hawk Down

10th – Wakefield – Black Mass – support Novacrow + The Sourheads + Seas Of Scarlet

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Pete RingMaster 18/10/2018

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Circle Of Reason – Faith Or Theory

On the back of a collection of releases which have taken ears and enjoyment on an adventurous ride, anticipation for the debut album from British alternative rock band Circle Of Reason has been rife and ripe for quite a while. The wait is now almost over and a new creative escapade from the Southampton quartet waiting to be greedily devoured; a reaction hard to see Faith Or Theory missing out on.

Emerging in 2011, Circle Of Reason was soon stirring up their local scene before poking at broader recognition a year later with their excellent debut EP, A Favour For A Stranger. Led by outstanding single Silver Scene, the three-track introduction lit the ears and spirit whilst revealing the potential of bigger and bolder things to come. And so they did with a big leap in the These Hands & This Mind EP of 2013/14. With their music inspired by the likes of Mastodon, Deftones, Biffy Clyro, Muse, and Queens Of The Stone Age, the second EP showed the band developing their own distinct and eventful sound. There was a new imagination fuelled character to it without defusing the already established fire and creative enterprise in their sound and an increasingly renowned live presence seeing Circle Of Reason share stages with bands such as Feed The Rhino, Marmozets, Neck Deep, Inme, Mallory Knox, Heck, Allusondrugs, Freeze The Atlantic, Breed 77, Zico Chain and many more over the years.

The past months has seen a slight line-up change and the creation of Faith Or Theory. It too is an open step on from past triumphs; bringing a bolder maturity and imaginative zeal with its fascinating body that demands attention. Opening with the band’s new upcoming video/single, Never Enough, the album has ears gripped within its first sound bulging seconds. Instantly a barrage of thumping beats and hungry riffs collude to envelop the senses, spicy grooves emerging from the inviting tempest to entice an already eager appetite. Straight away there is something unique to the band’s proposal from the start but also their recognisable hunger and energy to take ears on a new adventure.  As the song expands into a web of melodic enterprise and rhythmic tenacity, the tones of vocalist/guitarist Simon Osman quickly hit the mark, reminding of his already established quality and emotive expression. The same applies throughout the band, in the evocative strains of Gary Slade’s guitar inventive bait and the growly hues of bass from its  newest member, he only going by the name of Rob so far, which add an almost bestial edge to the enjoyably raw air and roar of the track’s fiery escapade.

 The great start is soon eclipsed by Questions, it too holding a heavier and enjoyably intimidating essence to its virulent proposal. The versatile swinging beats of Andy Milwain leave no spot unmarked whilst the hooks of Osman and addictive grooves of Slade swiftly get under the skin with their melodic colour and varied flavouring. At times there is a touch of Reuben to the song, other moments of bands like Freeze The Atlantic, and persistently a tapestry of rock and alternative spicing keeping things inventively unpredictable whilst making it easy to be caught up in the contagion.

My Emergency steps up next with a less intrusive and imposing nature yet it too has a tempestuousness to its energy and emotion which intrigues as it whips up another increasingly robust and catchy affair. Backing harmonies court Osman’s ever impressing delivery whilst guitar and bass almost entwine like lovers in their infectious and dramatic endeavours around Milwain’s potently jabbing beats. Leaving body and spirit bouncing, the track makes way for Clarity. It also has a less forceful attitude to its persuasion but a host of ear seizing and imagination sparking twists and turns within its slowly and increasingly anthemic arousing of sound and pleasure cored by a rhythmic spine and nagging riffery which worms into the psyche.

Every song makes an immediate impact but maybe none as striking as In Other Words. It opens on a seductive and slightly melancholic melody with an almost theatrical feel to it; the coaxing continuing to keep ears hooked as the song opens up with voice and additional vines of poetic melodies matched in imagination by the evocative lures of bass. As it builds up in intensity, emotion, and creative fire, there is a definite Muse like quality to the song but only enough to add colour to the band’s own sonic and inventive drama.

The following Tie Up The Sky uncages its enthralling and volatile tempest from the first breath, again rhythms a prowling network of enticement within the sonic and melodic theatre captivating ears and thoughts around Osman’s plaintive and dynamic croon. Circle Of Reason has the great knack of being aggressive, almost fearsome at times, and ridiculously infectious and vibrantly inviting; this compelling offering epitomising that potent quality in rousing style.

Completed by latest video single Colours, a track which climbs over the senses and into the passion with exotically hued grooves and a thick drama of sound and emotional suggestiveness, Faith Or Theory rumbles and blazes with heart bred fervour amidst an invasive quality. It feels like the Circle Of Reason sound has come of age yet something still says there is plenty more yet to come, which can only be very good for the UK rock scene.

Faith Or Theory is released 27th May via Freefall Records.

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Pete RingMaster 09/05/2016

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Chasing Dragons – Faction:Prologue

Almost two years on from their forcibly impressive Checkmate EP, UK alt-metal quartet Chasing Dragons unleash its equally striking and rousing successor, the Faction:Prologue EP. The three track roar is a teaser to a forthcoming album from the Yorkshire hailing band and an incendiary confirmation that their contagious sound is one of the really fresh and dramatic proposals within the British metal scene.

Formed in 2011, the Leeds bred outfit has earned a powerful reputation for their dynamic live shows which over the years has seen the band share stages with the likes of Skindred, Pendulum, InMe, Death Angel, Betraying The Martyrs, Fearless Vampire Killers, Attack!Attack!, Skarlett Riot, and The Dead Lay Waiting among many. Early releases in the Take Flight For A Firefight EP of 2012 and the single Hindsight’s A Bitch the following year, marked the band out for attention though it is probably fair to say that Checkmate sparked the biggest acclaim loaded reactions until now. Faction:Prologue in many ways carries on where its predecessor left off with rhythmically imposing and melodically fiery proposals but equally the new trio of songs reveal a fresh richness in tone and intensity aligned to tenacious attention grabbing craft and emotive energy.

From opener Devil In Her Eyes, band and release firmly seize ears and a swiftly nurtured appetite for their enjoyably imposing temptations. Straight away, the first track casts a web of melodic enterprise and bullish rhythms with matching riffs upon the senses. It is a forceful entrance as intimidating as it is inviting, especially once the recognisable and ever potent vocals of Tank spring into action. Her presence adds further drama and harmonic tempting to an already fiery mix driven by the tenacious rhythms of drummer Kate and bassist Murf. The track continues to infect ears and imagination with its swinging gait and sonic hooks; seemingly drawing on inspirations from bands such as Halestorm and Avenged Sevenfold but in its great unpredictable twists and creative turns sparking thoughts of bands like Spinnerette  and Flyleaf also, a foursome which probably most often comes close to giving a clue to the Chasing Dragons sound and individuality.

The outstanding start is matched in compelling kind by The Mutiny. As in the first, guitarist Mitch spins a spidery web of melodic imagination and intrigue which enticingly wraps the more volatile character of the rhythms and the rich flame of Tank’s commanding presence and voice. With backing vocals and siren-esque harmonies colluding with the raw snarl of the track and its lead vocal attack, the song beguiles as it sets ears and instincts alight with grouchy riffs and anthemic prowess, ultimately taking favourite song honours in the process.

Whitehorse closes off the EP, unveiling another side to the band’s maturing sound and of course the upcoming album. An electronic coaxing brings the track into view, its lure quickly joined by the hearty tones of Tank and subsequently a predacious prowl of stabbing riffs, antagonistic hooks, and rhythmic irritability. Harmonies and melodies soon temper the intimidation of the assault but without defusing the intrusive intent fuelling every note and beat.

Another tapestry of inventive endeavour and virulently catchy aggression, the song is a fine end to an excellent ‘return’ by Chasing Dragons to ears and speakers. There is no escaping that the band has got creatively bigger, bolder, and even more captivating; so roll on that album…

The Faction:Prologue EP is released March 29^th @ http://chasingdragons.bigcartel.com/

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Pete RingMaster 29/03/3016

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Apherium – Embrace The Fall That Brought Us Here

Our introduction to British alternative rockers Apherium came last September with the Neoteric EP. It was a striking and attention grabbing offering if one whose major peaks left the surrounding adventure of the release seeming like it was lacking a spark or two. The potential was inescapable though, and now in full flow in new offering Embrace The Fall That Brought Us Here. The new three-track EP from the Somerset quartet blows its predecessor out of the water and though it might contain less songs each shows a band on close terms with increasing craft and tenacious invention.

Its members having met at college, Yeovil hailing Apherium emerged in 2011 and within a year had released a self-titled EP and debut album The Cycle. Drawing on inspirations from the likes of Midgar, Biffy Clyro, InMe, TesseracT, and Anathema, the band continued to evolve and hone their sound in an exploration which provided a stirring tapestry of flavours in last year’s acclaimed Neoteric EP At that point it was announced as the band’s finest moment to date, though as suggested, the foursome of vocalist/guitarist Larry Turner, bassist/vocalist Callum Shortland, guitarist/vocalist Ross Derby, and drummer Ashley Jones have burst onto a new plateau of sound, invention, and seemingly passion with Embrace The Fall That Brought Us Here.

Recorded with legendary producer and sound engineer John Mitchell (YouMeAtSix, Lower Than Atlantis, Enter Shikari), the EP opens up with Resolve, a song swiftly enticing ears with jabbing beats and a moody bassline as guitars cast a thick mesh of sonic coaxing. A moment’s relaxation sparks a bold stroll ridden by the impressive vocals of Turner. Thereafter, the song is a forceful and anthemically engaging proposal, enhancing its gripping start with potent backing vocals amidst a rhythmic intensity and melodic flames which rise up with increasing contagion. By mid-way on the first listen, it is impossible not to be fully involved with participation a given by the second and certainly third outing with the excellent encounter.

It is an attribute all three songs have, a familiarity which plays like an old, but previously unknown, friend. They also share the quality to be the lead song, the big invitation to the EP. Embrace has that pleasure and quickly has its infectious claws in ears as stabbing beats and irritable riffs collude with the emotive tones of Turner and the brewing ascent of evocative melodies. Raw vocal expulsions are amongst the unpredictable and inventively infused elements that create even greater hooks within the catchy, bordering on volatile blaze where angst powered roars are seamlessly merged with elegant calms.

Closing track Ever Present bruises and seduces from the off, the scything swings of Jones imposing drama backed by the moody tones of Shortland’s bass whilst the guitar enterprise of Derby and Turner is at times pure creative theatre and persistently an arousal of the imagination. Emotively inflamed and dynamically compelling, the song is a mighty end to the thrilling next step in the rise of Apherium.

With their last EP, comparisons to bands such as Funeral for a Friend were easy to suggest, but as the band has untapped further into the creative depths hinted at previously, Embrace The Fall That Brought Us Here emerges as something solely Apherium; with the promise of more to be discovered bringing extra intrigue in their future.

Embrace The Fall That Brought Us Here is available from February 29^th, and able to be pre-ordered @ https://apheriumofficial.bandcamp.com/album/embrace-the-fall-that-brought-us-here

Upcoming Tour dates:

Feb

29th – Leicester, Sumo

Mar

1st – Guildford, The Star Inn

2nd – London, The Garage

3rd – Bristol, Stag & Hounds

4th – Yeovil, Quicksilver Mail

5th – Wigan, The Old Courts

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Pete RingMaster 23/02/2016

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The Dirty Youth – Just Move On/Atomic

Reminding us of the impressive roar and contagion of their album Gold Dust which was released this past May, South Wales rockers The Dirty Youth now uncage a new double A-side single. It is confirmation of the tenacious potential and quality fuelling the band’s dynamic and virulent sound, and further evidence that The Dirty Youth is one of the bright sparks in British alternative rock.

For the new single, The Dirty Youth have united Just Move On from their aforementioned second full-length with a cover of the Blondie classic Atomic, the Americans one of the imagined inspirations of the band listening to their music. Formed in 2007, the quintet grabbed attention by the neck with acclaimed debut album Red Light Fix, it and a rousing live presence which has only grown to this day with the band sharing stages with the likes of Korn, The Rasmus, Heaven’s Basements, Fozzy, InMe, and Reckless Love along the way and making potent appearances at festivals such as Download; there numerous times. Fair to say Gold Dust opened up a new strength of spotlight and support over the past few weeks with its thrilling stomp, success which the new single can only build upon and prompt again.

   Just Move On moves in with a feisty nature and on a roll of rhythms from drummer Freddie Green, the sonic coaxing of guitarists Matt Bond and Luke Padfield no less a lure with their emerging cascade of riffs. Once in full view, the song settles into a robust stride lined by the throbbing bass bait of Leon Watkins, it all leading, once the superb vocals of Danni Monroe spring in, to a busy and eager roar of energy and sound. The rhythms continue to be as galvanic as the fiery delivery of Monroe, whilst sonically the track sizzles with infectious enterprise. The flowing flame of keys, also cast by Bond, only add to the warm and incendiary character and contagion of a song which alone is a powerful call to newcomers to check out The Dirty Youth further and indeed Gold Dust.

It is a brave move to cover a song like Atomic, it so well ingrained in the psyche and with a design that there is little you can do with without dissecting it down to its DNA. Nevertheless The Dirty Youth have taken it on and done a fine job. Admittedly they have simply given it their own voice rather than twist it to their own recipe, but it works well and provides a thoroughly enjoyable time.

If you have yet to join The Dirty Youth there are two very good reasons why you should via their new single, with Just Move On an especially compelling and inescapable argument.

Just Move On/Atomic is released November 13^th via Transcend Music.

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Calm For The Restless – Destroyed But Not Defeated

Roaring out of Hertfordshire, British alternative rockers Calm For The Restless show that the early promise of debut EP We Started A Fire from a couple of years back has, if not yet come to full realisation, been honed, reinforced, and expanded with Destroyed But Not Defeated. The band’s second EP is a roar of sound and passion which persistently grabs the imagination. At times its songs do undulate in success with personal tastes but from start to finish the encounter has ears involved and attention held whilst brewing a want to hear more.

The beginnings of the Stevenage quintet go back to 2007; the band founded by vocalist Don Macauley and rhythm guitarist/backing vocalist Mart Bradford. Drummer Mike Westwood was soon enlisted but other line-up and location issues led to the band going on hiatus before returning in 2012. The trio recruited bassist Mark Randall not long after, with lead guitarist Tom Holbrook linking up the following year. We Started A Fire was also recorded and released in 2013 too whilst around it and since, the band has been a hive of live activity across the south of England. Now Calm For The Restless are pushing forward with the national release of the enjoyable Destroyed But Not Defeated EP, an encounter fair to say revealing and revelling in, the open potency of the songwriting and sound of the highly accomplished outfit.

     Musically Calm For The Restless embrace ears in tenacious rock ‘n’ roll taking inspirations from bands such as InMe, Incubus, Biffy Clyro, Muse, Billy Talent, Brand New, and Foo Fighters, and it is the latter which is most comparable to the rousing After Tonight which opens up the release. Guitar and energetically jabbing beats engages ears first, their inviting bait soon enveloped by but still adding to an infectiously lively stroll of riffs and tangy grooves. The drums sticks of Westwood are a rapid blur of rapier like rapacity from the start and remind as gripping within the now slightly more restrained gait of the song. The expression rich voice of Macauley equally makes a potent impact, his entrance seeming to spark even more eagerness in the melodic and grooved resourcefulness of the band whilst the song’s chorus is thick with Dave Grohl and co flavouring, a spicing which only lures ears deeper into the captivating tapestry of the song. The band’s current single, it is a thrilling welcome to band and release and one reason alone to go check Calm For The Restless out.

The following Shadow Of A Man opens on a warm but almost sombre enticing which soon blooms into an emotive reflection of melodies and voice. Guitars caress and suggest before rhythms incite a more boisterous blaze of intensity and sound for the chorus, though it is a slim crescendo in the mellow impassioned landscape of the song which seems to add just a little more angst and drama each time it erupts. The track fails to make the same impact of its predecessor but across its fascinating body, Calm For The Restless spin a weave of inventive twists and imagination sparking sounds to keep intrigue and interest high.

The excellent Blue comes next, bubbling sound the first beckoning, jabbing riffs, rumbling rhythms, and the ever alluring tones of Macauley the even more gripping second. Billy Talent is listed in influences to the band and though sound wise they are wide apart, the sculpting and thoughtful yet organic use of anthemic hooks and angst fired passion mutual skills. The track just grows within ears, every passing minute more enthralling and tempting than the last until it becomes a fire bursting with sonic flames and burning energy, all the time licking at the senses with just irresistible hooks.

Lost To The Ocean like the second song is missing something compared to those around it but again its catchy tone and creative pop punk like character only leaves a good and persuasive time behind. There is a glimpse and at times a loud whisper of distinctive ideation and uniqueness across Destroyed But Not Defeated, and yes here too but not as openly and vibrantly which is maybe why it lacks the richness of temptation of say Bury Me In The Waves, its predecessor. To balance that though the penultimate song still leaves full contentment in ears and thoughts before the closing encounter slips on sultry acoustic charm to fascinate with. Increasingly more dramatic and intensive as it grows, the song from a good if unsure start brews up into another highly pleasing and provocative roar from Calm For The Restless.

The potential of the band’s first EP is a ripened if not yet fully developed promise in Destroyed But Not Defeated but offering a wider and fuller look into the creative depths and imagination of the band. They feel like a band on a mission musically and emotionally and with more steps as potent as Destroyed But Not Defeated one suggests bright times ahead.

The Destroyed But Not Defeated EP is available digitally from September 4^th through all stores.

Pete RingMaster 04/09/2015

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They Say Fall – Deadlights

Their fans will state that it is not rare for UK rockers They Say Fall to provide a track that rouses the senses and gets the blood surging through veins with energy and drama, but they also might just agree that the North Lincolnshire quintet has outdone themselves with new video/single Deadlights. Energetically bold and creatively tenacious, the track is a maelstrom of flavours and styles honed into one attention grabbing, imagination firing proposal.

    Since emerging in 2010,They Say Fall has been luring in loyal fans and acclaim, though arguably it was when the line-up of band founders, guitarist/vocalist Kyle Leeman, drummer Joseph Sleight, and bassist/vocalist Tom Manning were joined by lead vocalist Kehn Gembalczyk, and guitarist/vocalist/programmer Brad Bishell in 2012, that band and sound creatively ignited. Since then a trio of EPs and a slew of singles and songs have sparked enthused spotlights whilst seeing an evolution in their original pop punk sound. Live too the band has been a growing force with a reputation to match, shows with the likes of with Madina Lake, While She Sleeps, InMe, Fearless Vampire Killers, and Elliot Minor, as well as playing last year’s Download Festival on their growing CV. Seemingly ahead of a new EP, Deadlights is the new They Say Fall assault and a thrilling incitement to boot.

From its first breath muscular riffs and antagonistic beats gnaw on and swipe at ears, a metal/post hardcore fusion colluding with contagious punk and pop rock imagination. As much as the raw intensity and drama of the song excites so does the array of potent vocals and virulent infectiousness fuelling the calmer elements. Every second of the song is a new theatre of persuasion and unpredictability, synths helping the chorus brew a My Chemical Romance like symphonic/gothic air whilst the flirtation of choppy riffs and sparkling hooks brings a tempting which has seeds in bands like Every Time I Die, The Fall Of Troy, and Atreyu.

To be honest that still only grazes the wealth of enterprise within the single, and the promise of greater things to come. So go treat yourself to Deadlights’ free availability and its thrilling video.

RingMaster 17/08/2015

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THEY SAY FALL put ‘Deadlights’ out 17th August

Genre-bending alternative rocksters ‘They Say Fall’ return with a UK Tour and new single ‘Deadlights’, which lands on Monday 17th August.

Hailing from North Lincolnshire, ‘They Say Fall’ are poised to be one of the bands to break this year. Fresh off the back of a glut of successful support slots with Madina Lake, While She Sleeps, InMe, Fearless Vampire Killers and Elliot Minor, as well as a highly sought-after place on the Red Bull Studio stage at last year’s Download Festival, there’s nothing stopping They Say Fall’s inevitable rise.

The early beginnings of the band spring from a unification of good friends Kyle Leeman, Joseph Sleight and Tom Manning, who, under the moniker of Brayford!, a Pop Punk cover band, waded together in the murky waters of their local scene. By 2012, the threesome drafted in Kehn Gembalczyk on lead vocals and additional guitarist Brad Bishell to bulk up the band’s growing sound. After a plethora of rehearsals and a flurry of intimate shows, They Say Fall were ready to strike out to the world.

Now with three EPs under their belts, and a slew of critical acclaim spanning from Kerrang! Magazine, Metal Hammer, Punktastic, Rock Sound and Front, through to Kerrang! Radio and BBC Introducing, as well as a recent co-headline UK tour with fellow ‘Red Bull Studios Live At Download’ winners ‘Breathe In The Silence’, They Say Fall return with their stunning new video single ‘Deadlights’. The new track is a real firecracker and brings to mind the riffery of The Dillinger Escape and the diversity of Faith No More fused with the contagious appeal of Finch. ‘Deadlights’ drops this August and further touring is imminent throughout the Summer.

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Sirens In The Delta – Revolutions To Follow

From an intriguingly alluring name to a sound which stirs up air and ears alike, UK rockers Sirens In The Delta offer an attention grabbing and potential loaded introduction with debut EP Revolutions To Follow. Bulging with six tracks which resourcefully excite whilst laying the basis for even greater things ahead, the release declares the Teesside quintet as a band set to be a rich presence within the British rock scene.

Formed in 2013, it is fair to say that Sirens In The Delta has taken little time making a potent impression whilst whipping up an ever increasing and loyal fan base, a success matched in growing acclaim and attention. Live the band has shared stages with the likes of Funeral for a Friend, Skindred, The Blackout, InMe, The Answer, Collibus, and Allusondrugs, whilst songs have caught strong radio play from the likes of Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing. With the winning of the Rock The House Discretionary Rock Award last year under their belts too, the five piece of vocalist Katie, guitarists Gav and Rich, bassist Si, and drummer Glen has made 2015 their most potent yet with already a highly praised appearance at Download, a similarly successful UK tour through June, and now the national release of the captivating Revolutions To Follow.

The EP opens with new single Dirty Words, a punchy slice of alternative rock pop with a dark intimidating bass hum courting spicy grooves and fiery hooks. It is a virulently contagious encounter blooming further through the swiftly impressing tones of Katie and the open imagination veining both songwriting and delivery. The backing vocals of Rich make a great contrast and earthy grounding to the dramatic roar of Katie’s voice, her rousing presence wrapped in a just as magnetic melodic and rhythmic enterprise. Though a lighter affair than what is to come, the track grips and incites from start to finish, one impressive single soon making way for another and the bands current temptation Paris.

   The second song unleashes a heavier snarl and temperament from its first breath, and is arguably the more dominate side of the Sirens In The Delta sound going by the rest of the release. Grouchy riffs and a just as irritable bass growl gets things off to a gripping start, their thick enticement matched and perfectly tempered by the harmony strong and inventive delivery of Katie. On a rolling canter of thickly landing and again inescapably infectious beats from Glen, the song is a prowling slab of compelling revelry able to up its energy and creative ante at will. There is a dirty air and aggressive edge to it too which only adds to the rich and inventive mix, the track hungry rock ‘n’ roll which alone will and has awoken greedy appetites for the band’s sonic proposal.

Casus Belli takes over next, quickly unveiling a leaping and agitated lure of rhythms aligned to tangy guitar grooving and equally unpredictable enterprise. To this as effects kiss the rich expression of the vocals, guitars cast a matching weave of provocative textures and ideation. The song ebbs and flows in energy whilst providing nothing less than absorbing drama and increasingly exotic temptation from start to finish, everything leading to an irresistible furnace of a finale. Already inflamed ears and imagination continue to be gripped by the song, developing a fresh dose of hunger for more which comes in the shapely presence of Halo straight after. Though the song does not quite match the previous trio in adventure and success, it is still a rich enticement of heavy melodic rock with attitude and power. Reminding a touch of Forever Still, the encounter brews an emotively driven and creatively spicy persuasion with the guitars especially spirited in invention.

The melodically charmed and darkly shadowed presence of The Attack sparks further greedy satisfaction, its elegant balladry and seductively cast vocal reflection just bewitching. There is a darker underbelly to the song though, a snarl of a tormented bassline and caustically touching riffs offering a busy and imaginative texture to perfectly off-set the beauty around it. Katie again enthrals with her impressive voice and style, repeating the lure in the closing might of Weapon. It is a heavy rocker of a tempting; bluesy tones wrapping the voice of the guitars and their grooves in an anthemic roar cast by a tempestuous heart.

The track is a glorious end to an increasingly impressing release. Each song reveals a little more to the depth and expanse of the songwriting and sound as well as the band’s craft and imagination. If anything it does not push its boldest elements far enough at times but nevertheless Revolutions To Follow is an exciting and addictive first encounter with Sirens In The Delta breeding anticipation of many more as the band grows and evolves into a potent presence upon the UK rock landscape.

The Revolutions To Follow EP is available from June 22^nd through all digital platforms and digitally as well as on CD @ https://sirensinthedelta.bandcamp.com/

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RingMaster 22/06/2015

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