Fell On Black Days - NEW!
We featured Fell On Black Days a while back and were pretty impressed by what we heard, so when they sent us a link through to their video for Some More Than Others, I was looking forward to seeing what was going on. The last time I checked them out I said they wouldn’t be to everyone’s tastes – so let’s see what’s going on now!
There’s a powerful start for sure, opening with a blistering guitar duel accompanied by rolling drums, ushering in the feeling of power, intricacy and a sense of movement. Fast paced, hinting at melody throughout but always keeping a real sense of power throughout the track, this is one which is going to work best on a live stage, the sort of sound which is going to get pits moving, people dancing, and pits the likes of which we’ve never seen before forming. Sure, there’s the obligatory catchy chorus which is going to get everyone singing along, but to be honest the best bits for me were the main break sections, they show off the power and distortion of a band that are just setting out, just finalising their sound, and finding their path on the way – and they seem to be doing it damned well!
I think there’s a real sense of accessibility here from Fell On Black Days, the sort of thing which will connect with people and make them want to get out to see them live. Throughout the track there’s a real sense of movement which live, is going to leave venues breathless, blood soaked and struggling to comprehend what just happened. Check out the video for yourself below, but I think you’ll agree there’s a lot of good stuff going on here, definitely a band I want to check out.
To find out more about Fell On Black Days, check out their Facebook page HERE and their video below!
Words: Dave Nicholls
There’s a powerful start for sure, opening with a blistering guitar duel accompanied by rolling drums, ushering in the feeling of power, intricacy and a sense of movement. Fast paced, hinting at melody throughout but always keeping a real sense of power throughout the track, this is one which is going to work best on a live stage, the sort of sound which is going to get pits moving, people dancing, and pits the likes of which we’ve never seen before forming. Sure, there’s the obligatory catchy chorus which is going to get everyone singing along, but to be honest the best bits for me were the main break sections, they show off the power and distortion of a band that are just setting out, just finalising their sound, and finding their path on the way – and they seem to be doing it damned well!
I think there’s a real sense of accessibility here from Fell On Black Days, the sort of thing which will connect with people and make them want to get out to see them live. Throughout the track there’s a real sense of movement which live, is going to leave venues breathless, blood soaked and struggling to comprehend what just happened. Check out the video for yourself below, but I think you’ll agree there’s a lot of good stuff going on here, definitely a band I want to check out.
To find out more about Fell On Black Days, check out their Facebook page HERE and their video below!
Words: Dave Nicholls
Fell On Black Days
Jude over at Brutal Elite recently sent us through details of the debut album from South Wales based metal band, Fell on Black Days, to see what we thought of things. Having already had success with their debut EP, the band have spent the last two years touring, playing with bands such as Panic Cell, Seven Deadly, Revoker, Warlord UK and Onslaught, honing their sound and developing their tracks to form the finished product we see in front of us now. Due for release on the 6th of August this year, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Talion.
As the opening moments of Ends With Me gets things going, it’s easy to see why these guys are already creating a name for themselves out on the live scene. Powerful guitars mix with hammering drum lines, a pounding bass line and some of the most extreme vocals you’re going to come across on the modern scene. Powerful doesn’t quite do what’s going on here justice, throwing down hammering riffs which are sure to get pits moving and people involved, from the word go this is an album which is going to sit you on your ass and make you listen to what’s going on. Despite this all out approach to things, there’s also a sense of melody and groove running throughout the track, adding in elements which allow you to connect with the music and absorb what’s going on, somehow combining an honest sense of songwriting with a powerful style – something few bands manage to combine with success. If you want an idea of what’s going on here, skip to midway through the track to witness the breakdown and guitar solo – if you’re not hooked after that then you’re listening to the wrong style of music!
Following on with Mea Culpa, the all out and thrashy approach continues, once again launching us into a track which is going to get venues pumping, people moving and the world converting to the sound of FOBD. There’s elements of Fear Factory running through this track through the haunting sung vocal line, breaking apart the heavy approach and showing that, when they want to, these guys are quite capable of producing tracks which will get everyone singing along. Some More Than Others continues the idea of melodic power, this time opening with an intricate lead line akin to the likes of Machine Head before throwing down into a pit of all out devastation. Raw, powerful and distorted, this is the sort of track which you pray for a band to play on the live scene, it’s got that progression which allows you to join in, the power to get you moving and the melodic intricacies which get you singing along and throwing some mad shapes. As if this wasn’t enough Cold Rapture follows on to take the lead and once again raises the bar to a new height. Standing out as a seriously accomplished track, this is a moment which demonstrates the heavy power of the band, keeping things slow and throwing in double bass rolls at every given opportunity – once again showing that this is going to be a band who find their true power on the live scene.
Title track Talion comes up next and once again, shows off a slightly different approach to things from the band. Throwing out some syncopated moments to show that they’ve got the technical ability as well as the power, this track stands out as one of my personal favourites from the album and one which I know I’ll be coming back to time and time again. Fast and distorted from start to finish, this track has all of the hallmarks of a band who are destined for bigger things. Promises, Tooth and Nail and Bring Out Your Dead all follow much the same convention, each track coming as further evidence that this is going to be a band to keep an eye out for. Despite the power throughout these tracks there’s always a sense of melody, a sense that whilst it’s heavy, it’s not over the top or taken to a level where it becomes simply noise. Bring Out Your Dead, for example, is another track which has the potential to become anthemic on the live scene, encouraging you to sing along and join in with the band.
Path To Ruin marks the penultimate track on the album, throwing down a track which raises the bar of distortion, shows that they’re not finished and demonstrates that they can mix styles whenever they damn well please! Rolling double bass, pounding guitar lines, hammering vocals combined with soaring singing, the whole mix forms around you like a dangerous blanket, and one which is going to get you involved in a pit given the opportunity. Closing with Bone Of Contention, there’s a slightly different approach to close things, leaving you wanting more but knowing that you’ve just heard an album which is going to stay with you for a long time to come. Powerful, bass heavy and groove orientated once again, this final moment on the album is amongst the heaviest, but once again also amongst the best tracks on offer.
Fell On Black Days aren’t going to be to everyone’s taste, but that’s what makes them so damned special. If you’re looking for a band that can combine power with melody, singing with roaring and hammering guitar lines with intricate solos, then these guys could well be the way forward. This is a band I need to get out and see live, I’m just not sure I’ll make it out alive.
To find out more about Fell On Black Days, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
As the opening moments of Ends With Me gets things going, it’s easy to see why these guys are already creating a name for themselves out on the live scene. Powerful guitars mix with hammering drum lines, a pounding bass line and some of the most extreme vocals you’re going to come across on the modern scene. Powerful doesn’t quite do what’s going on here justice, throwing down hammering riffs which are sure to get pits moving and people involved, from the word go this is an album which is going to sit you on your ass and make you listen to what’s going on. Despite this all out approach to things, there’s also a sense of melody and groove running throughout the track, adding in elements which allow you to connect with the music and absorb what’s going on, somehow combining an honest sense of songwriting with a powerful style – something few bands manage to combine with success. If you want an idea of what’s going on here, skip to midway through the track to witness the breakdown and guitar solo – if you’re not hooked after that then you’re listening to the wrong style of music!
Following on with Mea Culpa, the all out and thrashy approach continues, once again launching us into a track which is going to get venues pumping, people moving and the world converting to the sound of FOBD. There’s elements of Fear Factory running through this track through the haunting sung vocal line, breaking apart the heavy approach and showing that, when they want to, these guys are quite capable of producing tracks which will get everyone singing along. Some More Than Others continues the idea of melodic power, this time opening with an intricate lead line akin to the likes of Machine Head before throwing down into a pit of all out devastation. Raw, powerful and distorted, this is the sort of track which you pray for a band to play on the live scene, it’s got that progression which allows you to join in, the power to get you moving and the melodic intricacies which get you singing along and throwing some mad shapes. As if this wasn’t enough Cold Rapture follows on to take the lead and once again raises the bar to a new height. Standing out as a seriously accomplished track, this is a moment which demonstrates the heavy power of the band, keeping things slow and throwing in double bass rolls at every given opportunity – once again showing that this is going to be a band who find their true power on the live scene.
Title track Talion comes up next and once again, shows off a slightly different approach to things from the band. Throwing out some syncopated moments to show that they’ve got the technical ability as well as the power, this track stands out as one of my personal favourites from the album and one which I know I’ll be coming back to time and time again. Fast and distorted from start to finish, this track has all of the hallmarks of a band who are destined for bigger things. Promises, Tooth and Nail and Bring Out Your Dead all follow much the same convention, each track coming as further evidence that this is going to be a band to keep an eye out for. Despite the power throughout these tracks there’s always a sense of melody, a sense that whilst it’s heavy, it’s not over the top or taken to a level where it becomes simply noise. Bring Out Your Dead, for example, is another track which has the potential to become anthemic on the live scene, encouraging you to sing along and join in with the band.
Path To Ruin marks the penultimate track on the album, throwing down a track which raises the bar of distortion, shows that they’re not finished and demonstrates that they can mix styles whenever they damn well please! Rolling double bass, pounding guitar lines, hammering vocals combined with soaring singing, the whole mix forms around you like a dangerous blanket, and one which is going to get you involved in a pit given the opportunity. Closing with Bone Of Contention, there’s a slightly different approach to close things, leaving you wanting more but knowing that you’ve just heard an album which is going to stay with you for a long time to come. Powerful, bass heavy and groove orientated once again, this final moment on the album is amongst the heaviest, but once again also amongst the best tracks on offer.
Fell On Black Days aren’t going to be to everyone’s taste, but that’s what makes them so damned special. If you’re looking for a band that can combine power with melody, singing with roaring and hammering guitar lines with intricate solos, then these guys could well be the way forward. This is a band I need to get out and see live, I’m just not sure I’ll make it out alive.
To find out more about Fell On Black Days, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls