Over five years ago, I first saw Ajenda playing a gig in The Empire, Belfast and I’m pretty sure that it was that same night that I bought a CD in a clear plastic folder from the young lead singer as she worked the crowd between bands. That CD was the first Ajenda EP and contained five excellent tracks, some of which have been reworked over the years and made appearances on subsequent releases, though I must admit I still love those original recordings too. Ajenda have finally released their first full length album entitled “Unrecognizable” and it contains that same mix of awesome vocals and ridiculously excellent guitar work that first made the band stand out five years ago.
Bands don’t really get much more “international” than King’s Call, with a Greek guitarist, British singer, German bass player and Azerbaijani drummer. Praying Mantis frontman Mike Freeland takes over on vocals on the second full length album by the band – “Lion’s Den” – which is released through Mausoleum Records on 27th September 2013. “Melodic Rock” is a genre that can be hit or miss with me but King’s Call deliver something at the heavier end of that spectrum and “Lion’s Den” is an album that is well worth checking out.
Sweet harmonies, acoustic tenderness and well placed riffing and measured solos produce an effect that entrances and endears - all underlined by lyrical themes that deliver vitriol in a
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This will be the third visit to Belfast with the diminutive five-piece, who pack a big blue collar Australian rock punch - something they are keen to build
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