A dark debut album from a powerful metal band. Formed in 2014, this first full album for The Darkhorse’s foursome follows on from their earlier e.p. A Badge of Dishonor and Discomfort.
Like the grand physical presence of the band this is a huge wall of metalcore doom sludge and fury pulled from the pig sheds and muddy fields of their Northamptonshire homeland into a post-apocalyptic zombie wasteland, an improvement some may say. Claiming influences from the likes of Sabbath, Superjoint Ritual, The Chariot and Crowbar you know this will be a marmite covered decibel busting assault on the ears that you have no option but to love or hate, certainly no middle ground here.
With tracks depicting the messy demise of life as we know it there is pathos and fear vibe rather than a joy of redemption. With Trump and Brexit scare stories abounding this album could almost be the metaphor that strikes a chord with the politically astute Metal fan. Recorded at Neil Hudson's (Krysthla) Initiate Audio and Media studio, and released on Attic Records.
Having played Bloodstock in 2014, Mammothfest in 2015 and supported the likes of Raging Speedhorn, Heart of a Coward, Mage, Stormringer, Garganjua, and Brutai the band is a tight and exciting prospect for 2017 with a great album to tour with. Already announced for Hop Fest at The Prince Of Wales, Kettering on July 7th, I am assured more dates are to follow.
7/11 Iain
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