“Emergence” was released on 10th March and was provided to us by Stampede Press UK. Reading the press pack I wasn’t too sure what to expect:
“Emergence combines the fist-pumping strength of heavy metal, the taste and feel of classic rock and the headbanging precision of thrash”
The mention of classic rock influences is enough to get my attention and I’m glad I took the time to check the album out. I have to say the description pretty much covers it! Loads of fantastic guitar riffs, heavy rhythm and great vocals. Not a single indistinguishable growl down the mic to be heard thankfully!
Northern Ireland act Stillpoint have recently come on to the radar of our Belfastmetalheadsreunited editorial team with their five
Worldsend who will be supporting Jeff Scott Soto at the Rock Radio NI event on 4th April are delighted to be involved with the Linenopolis guitar project. The Linenopolis Guitar Tour has been set up to raise money for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice (NICH). Belfast artist Dee Craig teamed up with Mama Kaz and The Modern Art Gallery to design a unique guitar with artwork celebrating the local linen industry.
I have to admit I don’t get over excited when I see an album submitted that comes with the genre “melodic rock” identified. Quite often the “rock” in “melodic rock” is hard to find!! However, “Victims of Our Circumstances” by Greek / German band Redrum is an album worth checking out as there’s a harder edge to it that appeals to my tastes. It is released by RMB Records on 26th April 2013.
Read more: NI ROCKS recommends "Victims of Our Circumstances" by REDRUM