Release
date: 06th
May 2016. Label: Self Released. Format: DD
Ruins
Of Hope – Tracklisting
Our
Worlds Collide
Hear
No Evil, See No Evil
Time
Waits For No One
Jesus
Was My Age, When He Got Nailed
Hollow
Death
Of Glory In The Serpent's Eye
Johnny
Shit Kicker
Rule
Of The Mob
Norman
Kalashnikoff
Prey
On The Weak
Band
Members:
Dave
Lyon – Guitars/Vocals
Matt
Downes - Drums/Vocals
Review:
Steve
and myself (Niels) were literally blown away by Seven Hundredth
Unicorn's debut album 'Ruins Of Hope'. This is indeed a solid
melting pot of all things heavy and metal. Full stop. Riffs aplenty
here if you're a fan of all things Doom, Sludge and Stoner Metal with
a subtle hint of Hardcore vibes being dropped in with the full power
of a Megaton Atomic Bomb.
So,
how to describe a mix of varied influences. We hear so many elements
from different bands of all eras. 90s, 00s and even from the 70s.
Inspirations surely run deep with these young lads. One thing's for
certain they know their rock/metal history and are ready to school
you.
Best
way to put it: If you like heavy aggressive, yet melodic and groovy
metal, chances are you will find at least some elements here that
will more than just tickle your fancy. Fans of Mastodon, Baroness,
Wounded Giant, Isis, Lamb Of God, Norma Jean and even early The Sword
might easily be pleased upon laying ears to this strong outing.
The
instrumental work is fast, angry, raw, violent and aggressive from
the very start. It's hard to believe that this is a two-man band. As
their sound feels like it was built by a battalion of legendary
musicians. The vocals may seem disjointed at times but they're
delivered with passion and sheer ferocity that you shouldn't really
expect from a debut album such as this.
Some
people may complain that the 63 minute runtime is a bit excessive for
a debut album but trust us here at Outlaws Of The Sun, you don't even
notice that as the time just flies by. Seven Hundredth Unicorn have
created 10 perfectly written Sludge/Stoner Metal songs that the
“Relapse Records” crowd will go fucking nuts over. We will even
say that Seven Hundredth Unicorn would fit right at home at Relapse
Records. If any labels are reading this then sign the band now as
these guys have true potential.
Our
final thoughts on the album can be described as 'killer', 'rad',
'dope', 'tasty', 'smokin', 'blazing' and just flat out entertaining.
Brilliant stuff.
Words
by Niels Fuzz Bartholdy and Steve Howe
Thanks
to Seven Hundredth Unicorn for the promo. Ruins Of Hope will be
available to buy from May 06th 2016. You can read our
interview here with the band.
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