Release
date: September 25th 2015. Label: Self Released. Formats: DD
Concertina–
S/T - Tracklisting
1.Blood
Eagle 05:50
2.No
Sympathy 05:13
3.Prejudicial
Swine 05:13
4.Opportunity
Lost 05:01
5.Death
Grip 05:08
Band
Members:
Cade
Miller - Vocals/Guitar
Cameron
White - Guitar
Adrian
Aragon - Bass
Chastin
Short - Drums
Review:
Concertina's
debut EP is jam-packed with heavy as hell Stoner Metal riffs that
sees the band include elements of NWOBHM, Thrash and even NOLA stlye
riffs. It's quite an aggressive sound with a playful attitude to
match.
Opening
track – Blood Eagle – sees the band open with a blast of heavy
riffs as the mood is one of aggression with Cade showing what he's
made of. If you dig bands such as The Sword and Orange Goblin then
you will find a lot to admire here. When the band go into Thin Lizzy
dual guitar riff loving worship then that sealed the deal for me on
how talented these guys really are.
Second
track – No Sympathy – opens with a 70s based Psych/Trippy riff
before the NWOBHM vibe shows up once again with lead vocalist Cade on
violent and confident form. The lyrics could of done with some work
but it's the riffs that hold your attention here. As Concertina end
the song with impressive guitar solos that sound fantastic
throughout.
Third
track – Prejudicial Swine – Is perhaps the stand-out track on the
EP as it's pure Stoner Metal anger and fury with the band taking no
prisoners on this song. Jagged riffs and Cade's pissed-off vocals are
the perfect match as Concertina take pot-shots at Religion, Politics
and Celebrity life. This is where the EP comes to life as Concertina
inject some much needed realism into their music. I want to hear more
of this style of music from the band in the future as they have some
brilliant ideas here brewing under the heavy riffs.
Fourth
Track - Opportunity Lost – sees Concertina offer a more Doom/Punk
kind of sound. Cade's vocals could of done with volume but the killer
riffs save the day yet again. The final song – Death Grip –
offers one final round of heavy and action-packed Stoner Metal riffs
with the Thrash based riffs leaving you wanting more. It's a great
song to end the EP with though it would have been cool if the band
offered one song as I was really starting to get into the mood and
then the EP ended. Oh well, until next time then...
Like
I stated before, some of the lyrics could be better but Concertina a
truly talented band. They have a great sound and I believe they have
what it takes to go a long way within the Stoner Rock/Metal world.
Check this out. You won't be sorry. Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
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