Long Day Fear
Britains filthiest baddest rock metal band, Long Day Fear, were brought to my attention to check out. Endorsed by Laney as well as Ibanez (which by the way are awesome guitars, I love my RG320DX even if it is a pain in the ass to tune!) they’ve clearly already generated a following, so I figured I should jump on the wagon and check them out!
Head Down opens with a simple guitar lick before kicking in with the drums and rhythm section, then all hell breaks lose! Kicking in with the double bass pedal full tilt, this is downright dirty rock – and I like it! With vocals akin to Mr Z Wylde ESQ himself, this track will get you moving whether you want to or not whilst you chant along to HEAD DOWN and get pummelled by that double bass drum – jesus this is one hell of a track to introduce someone to a band! Every element is here in this track – awesome vocals, slamming guitars and drums, a solo of epic proportions – all I’ve really been left to say is blimey…..that was awesome!
Second track, Don’t Watch The Rain, offers a brief reprise as it starts, building into the main riff of the track, but then once again it’s full tilt ahead. Sludgy guitars and powerful drums all backed up by those vocals push this track onwards sounding almost like Southern Rock on heat, the band have somehow achieved catchy yet heavy all in one package. Another blistering solo keeps this track alive, plus anyone that plays the guitar will sit back satisfied that someone out there is still playing some damned awesome stuff! Leading into S.O.B the pace slows a little as once again the guitar leads the way for the track to build before kicking in with a funky edge as the drums take over. Pinch Harmonics fly all over the place and the drums keep things simple to make sure that the track isn’t over complicated. This is another track which will have crowds moving along with it, the pace and style is perfect for a live show, something I am going to make a point of checking out!
Final track, Bones, finishes the selection of tracks in style, again opening with the guitars but this time keeping the bass much higher in the mix creating a much bigger and deeper sound. The double bass comes back as well on this track as it opens before those roaring vocals kick in to power ever onwards. The combination of elements on this track are once again testament to this bands ability as musicians, combining every element of the band to create a sound which is heavy, catchy and funky all at the same time.
Long Day Fear are band who I can see one day playing festival stages all over the country, they’ve got a sound which would perfectly accompany a sunny day, lots of beer and some live music. Their influences have given them a sound which I think a lot of bands have tried to achieve but few have managed, it’s massive whilst remaining uncluttered, it’s very cool to listen to. I’m going to try and get out there to check these guys out to see what their live show is like, if it matches these recordings then my god, they should be huge!
To find out more about Long Day Fear, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Head Down opens with a simple guitar lick before kicking in with the drums and rhythm section, then all hell breaks lose! Kicking in with the double bass pedal full tilt, this is downright dirty rock – and I like it! With vocals akin to Mr Z Wylde ESQ himself, this track will get you moving whether you want to or not whilst you chant along to HEAD DOWN and get pummelled by that double bass drum – jesus this is one hell of a track to introduce someone to a band! Every element is here in this track – awesome vocals, slamming guitars and drums, a solo of epic proportions – all I’ve really been left to say is blimey…..that was awesome!
Second track, Don’t Watch The Rain, offers a brief reprise as it starts, building into the main riff of the track, but then once again it’s full tilt ahead. Sludgy guitars and powerful drums all backed up by those vocals push this track onwards sounding almost like Southern Rock on heat, the band have somehow achieved catchy yet heavy all in one package. Another blistering solo keeps this track alive, plus anyone that plays the guitar will sit back satisfied that someone out there is still playing some damned awesome stuff! Leading into S.O.B the pace slows a little as once again the guitar leads the way for the track to build before kicking in with a funky edge as the drums take over. Pinch Harmonics fly all over the place and the drums keep things simple to make sure that the track isn’t over complicated. This is another track which will have crowds moving along with it, the pace and style is perfect for a live show, something I am going to make a point of checking out!
Final track, Bones, finishes the selection of tracks in style, again opening with the guitars but this time keeping the bass much higher in the mix creating a much bigger and deeper sound. The double bass comes back as well on this track as it opens before those roaring vocals kick in to power ever onwards. The combination of elements on this track are once again testament to this bands ability as musicians, combining every element of the band to create a sound which is heavy, catchy and funky all at the same time.
Long Day Fear are band who I can see one day playing festival stages all over the country, they’ve got a sound which would perfectly accompany a sunny day, lots of beer and some live music. Their influences have given them a sound which I think a lot of bands have tried to achieve but few have managed, it’s massive whilst remaining uncluttered, it’s very cool to listen to. I’m going to try and get out there to check these guys out to see what their live show is like, if it matches these recordings then my god, they should be huge!
To find out more about Long Day Fear, check out their Facebook page HERE.