HOLLOW SIN - NEUROMANCY (Cd Review)

01.Hollow Sin
02.Harbinger
03.Severed
04.Speed Kills
05.Neuromancy

Andrew Lee (Vocals/Guitar)
Tom Goss (Guitar)
Harry Mitchell (Bass)
Dave Officer (Drums)

Young London melodic thrashers Hollow Sin have always produced a very high quality both live and on disc, as time has gone on they have continued to push themselves and take things to the next level.

This EP was recorded at the Hellfire Studios in Birmingham and shows a darker and even more technical approach creating a highly original and very listenable disc.


Every great band has a song named after themselves and 'Hollow Sin' is no exception,its fast and very well arranged and Andrew's vocals are stunning.
The guitar work and the melodic quality matched with the agression makes for awesome listening and the acoustic breakdown is stunning!

'Harbinger' has a bluesy intro before kicking into a bass riff (Which could have been a bit louder in the mix) with beautiful vocal laid over the top.
Then it gets heavy as fuck and is a real speaker blaster.

A mid paced rocker 'Severed' would be one for the radio stations and would be a big hit.
Some fantastic guitarwork, solid drumming and once again i have to say outstanding vocal delivery.

Full on thrash time with the aptly titled 'Speed Kills', this one has the powerhouse drums, pounding bass, solid riffs and screaming guitar solo's, kick ass vocals cut through the mix to make this a song Dave Mustaine would kill for.

The final track 'Neuromancy' has some great uplifting lyrics, its one of those defiant fist in the air songs that never fails to deliver.
Another quality song from a band who clearly have something to offer and needs to be taken further by a record company now!

There seems to be a secret track '6' on the ep, a heavy, bluesy rocker with some awesome riffing!

RATING 10/10

FOR FANS OF : Megadeth, Iron Maiden

December Gig Flyers

UKUNSIGNED ROCK THE DOME 10/12/10

UKUNSIGNED ROCK organised by Ross Tovell present an awesome line up of bands at the downstairs part of THE DOME, TUFNELL PARK (178 Junction Road, Tufnell Park, London, N19 5QQ) located right opposite Tufnell Park tube station on the Northern Line!

A stunning line up to say the least!!!!

ACE MAFIA
Classic rock from the band featuring Richie Faulkner (Lauren Harris Band) and Bruno Agra (Zodiac Mindwarp)
http://www.myspace.com/acemafiarock
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Ace-Mafia/118224754709?v=info


AL. B. DAMNED
Bournemouth horror rock legends who outclassed the Murderdolls with their recent debut album 'The Darker Side Of Me'
http://www.myspace.com/officialalbdamned
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Al-B-Damned/215282925739
http://www.albdamned.com/


GENERATION GRAVEYARD
London death punks who have been compared to Amen, always explosive and about to release their debut EP, be afraid very afraid!!!!
http://www.myspace.com/generationgraveyard
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Generation-Graveyard/55068927130


THE DEATH TRUCKS
Want a blend of blues, stoner metal and punk ? look no further than the Death Trucks whose members together and apart have played, supported and toured with Skindred, Mad Capsule Markets, Mortiis, Panic Cell, Reuben, Johnny Truant, Milion Dead, Sikth, 80's matchbox B-line disaster and many many more
http://www.myspace.com/thedeathtrucks
http://www.facebook.com/pages/THE-DEATH-TRUCKS/241164741816?v=info

HOLLOW SIN
Like melodic well thought of thrash ? good then this group of 4 passionate individuals united by a common goal, to create music for the sole purpose of world domination and beer, will be perfect for you!
http://www.myspace.com/hollowsin
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hollow-Sin/48823135405?v=app_2405167945


As this is close to that yearly festive piss up (sorry i mean yule :), tickets will be £4 advance from the bands, contact them through myspace or facebook now.

Alternatively its still a huge bargain at just £5 on the door!

THE EVENT IS AGES 16+

The only gig to be at this weekend!!!!!

HOLLOW SIN - VACANT TRANSGRESSION (Cd Review)

01.Hurricane
02.Fated Consequences
03.Shell
04.Blood From A Stone
05.Calling


Andrew (Vocals/Guitar)
Harry (Bass)
Dave (Drums)
Tom (Guitar)


Formed in august 2008 and with clear intention of making quality music that will last and more importantly get them noticed.

I guess the first thing you really notice is the mature and quite superb vocals, they are melodic and soulfull, pure class.

'Hurricane' has a nice intro that leads into some melodic thrash with great riffs and very solid drums.The next song is way too melodic, its a good song but bordering on a ballad it drops the initial kick of the first song.

'Shell' is an acoustic ballad, however this fits better, reminds me of Stone Sour's 'Bother'.
Ahh but the metal returns with 'Blood From A Stone' though the riff got motley crue's Dr Feelgood running through my head!!It has a great solo towards the end as well.
The final song has another great intro then kicks in, a very melodic vocal almost seems at odds with the heavyness of the music, but it all works.

Overall a very good ep, personally would have dropped 'Fated Consequences', now get this band into the studio and record an album, especially when you take into account the quality of this recording that was done in the drummers bedroom!

Rating 8/10

For fans of : Incubus, Megadeth, Stone Sour, Krybgrinder, Feral

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