Wounds are an upcoming British hardcore outfit. Starting their career's with a bang due to their newly released debut album, Die Young, they are set to make an impact on the refreshed hardcore scene in Britain.
Die Young by Wounds -
A lot of hardcore bands can sound a bit too generic nowadays, it's the same for any scene and genre. But for such a new and young band, Wounds have created a sound that is both unique and contains the essentials for enjoying great hardcore. Long awaited since their Dead Dead Fucking Dead - EP in 2010, Die Young is finally here and it's something else! Pictured on the album art is Wounds' guitarist James showing off the scar on his torso as a result from a balcony fall a few years back. But despite having a loved one 'wounded' it has gone to no effect on their performance here. Pissed off and full of energy all Hell is loose and in your face as the first track says it all with the agenda of a Killing Spree going to take place. Vocals are much like old-school hardcore bands until it becomes guttural where the screams surge right through you. Catchy riffs are Wounds' main arsenal, reminiscing mostly of modern hardcore heroes Gallows. Every song has it's burst of anger and pain, but stand out tracks such as Dead Dead Fucking Dead, No Future and Dead Road carry huge anthemic choruses which will stick in your head for days. Desperate Times and Binge shows off their touch with hardcore pioneers Black Flag, lyrically as well as instrumentally. And yet, although seemingly sticking to the usual hardcore ethics and themes, Wounds still manage to play around - usually through percussion and some unusual vocals - highlighting their difference and hopefully that will cause them to stand out amongst the rest. 8/10
Check Out: Dead Dead Fucking Dead
Sunday 3 February 2013
Album Review - Oddfellows by Tomahawk
For those of you who may not be familiar with the rock/metal supergroup, Tomahawk, they are comprised of members from Fantômas, Melvins and Faith No More most notably. Their experimentation of grunge, sludge, punk and metal makes them a diverse and interesting listen. Tomahawk have just very recently released their fourth album, Oddfellows, and by the sounds of things, it could be in the running for album of the year already...
Oddfellows by Tomahawk -
Just about six long years since their last record in 2007, Anonymous, Tomahawk may have started to show signs of slowing down. But with the surprise of their new album just last week, it seems they are back in business. Still unknown to many people, the US supergroup could be labelled as being one of those 'under-rated' bands out there. Oddfellows proves this notion, the musicianship is utterly captivating and people need to hear it. The title and first track on the record begins by delivering a slow grunge riff and wailed vocals, typical of Black Sabbath. Something we all love, right? It may sound boring to some of you just now, but the quirky melodic guitar over-lays and atmospheres catch your attention and buckle you in for the ride that is to follow. Their single, Stone Letter, arrives afterwards to bring genius juxtaposition in which verses of spoken word and funky/eerie guitars are thrown backward to a wall of catchy-as-fuck, loud choruses, presenting an influence of beloved band that was Faith No More. These ghostly atmospheric passages, diverse vocals and thick detuned riffs are used throughout but to no lack of interest in sight. Let's be honest, Tomahawk couldn't possibly go wrong giving their gifted musical roots and influences - Black Sabbath and My War-era Black Flag being the most noteworthy and obvious. Echoey and slow tunes give a momentary breather, such as I.O.U. and Baby Let's Play. And then others turn you upside-down and inside-out, as heard on White Hats/Black Hats and Waratorium. These thirteen tracks chuck you into an inferno of grunge and sludge kept alight by experimental genius of Tomahawk's extremely talented members. Fans of anything weird but structured, varied but harmonised, and damn good tunes you will relish in Oddfellows.
Check Out: Stone Letter
Oddfellows by Tomahawk -
Just about six long years since their last record in 2007, Anonymous, Tomahawk may have started to show signs of slowing down. But with the surprise of their new album just last week, it seems they are back in business. Still unknown to many people, the US supergroup could be labelled as being one of those 'under-rated' bands out there. Oddfellows proves this notion, the musicianship is utterly captivating and people need to hear it. The title and first track on the record begins by delivering a slow grunge riff and wailed vocals, typical of Black Sabbath. Something we all love, right? It may sound boring to some of you just now, but the quirky melodic guitar over-lays and atmospheres catch your attention and buckle you in for the ride that is to follow. Their single, Stone Letter, arrives afterwards to bring genius juxtaposition in which verses of spoken word and funky/eerie guitars are thrown backward to a wall of catchy-as-fuck, loud choruses, presenting an influence of beloved band that was Faith No More. These ghostly atmospheric passages, diverse vocals and thick detuned riffs are used throughout but to no lack of interest in sight. Let's be honest, Tomahawk couldn't possibly go wrong giving their gifted musical roots and influences - Black Sabbath and My War-era Black Flag being the most noteworthy and obvious. Echoey and slow tunes give a momentary breather, such as I.O.U. and Baby Let's Play. And then others turn you upside-down and inside-out, as heard on White Hats/Black Hats and Waratorium. These thirteen tracks chuck you into an inferno of grunge and sludge kept alight by experimental genius of Tomahawk's extremely talented members. Fans of anything weird but structured, varied but harmonised, and damn good tunes you will relish in Oddfellows.
Check Out: Stone Letter
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