Release
date: August 22nd
2016. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD
Iron
Altar – S/T – Tracklisting
1.Nothing
06:25
2.Followers
04:43
3.Rising
Tide 04:27
4.Blood
Rain 04:16
Band
Members:
Andrew
Callis - Vocals,
Daniel
Drever - Guitar,
Simon
Anger - Bass,
Lyle
Brown - Drums
Review:
It's
hard to believe that Iron Altar have only been going strong as a band
for less than a year. Going by their debut EP, these guys could have
a very bright future ahead of them. Their sound is not the easiest to
categorize but it's sure hugely enjoyable to listen to. Iron Altar
blend Thrash, Heavy Metal, Groove Metal and a ton of Stoner Metal
attitude which is all held together by a certain Southern Metal
charm.
Sure
the music isn't the most original but Iron Altar's debut EP is loud,
brash, heavy and packed full of great riffs. Iron Altar have a
vicious approach to their music especially with Andrew's killer
vocals. Opening track – Nothing – sees Iron Altar create a heavy
Southern/Thrash/Stoner/NWOBHM kind of sound that will appeal to
perhaps the more hardened Stoner/Heavy Metal fan. I can hear shades
of Mastodon, COC, Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society running through Iron Altar's
riffs and that's no bad thing.
The
rest of the EP follows the same template as the opening track but
Iron Altar do change the mood from time to time. Second track –
Followers – is southern metal/thrash style number with the band
playing at a fast pace. The drumming in particular is very impressive
indeed. Heavy progressive beats make this one of the standout songs
on the EP.
The
production on the EP is first rate. For a debut release, this sounds
superb from start to finish. The whole tone of the EP is loud and one
that demands your attention. This is a band we all should be keeping
an eye on as this could be the start of promising career for Iron
Altar. Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
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