Neva
Formed in 2002/3, Neva are out there with the simple aim of creating groove orientated metal that they enjoy playing and goes down well at shows. Originally setting out as a four piece, the band have gone through the ups and downs of a unit but final seem to be settling down, sorting their tracks and generally producing the music they want to produce. I checked out their ReverbNation page to see what was on offer from them.
Launching into Tick Boom there’s an immediate sense of aggression and power flowing through the music, a distorted guitar line leading the way whilst the drums adopt a simple yet effective beat, the whole mix focusing on the groove orientated approach they were aiming for. Somehow managing to craft a sound which is both funky and heavy, this is the sort of music which is going to get live venues pumping, people moving and reputations growing – it’s impossible to see these guys not being well received! What I particularly liked about this track was how it moved from section to section, one moment being blisteringly heavy and the next, breaking everything down to simple soft elements, the power being further accentuated by the relaunch back into the heavy moments. Throughout the track it’s clear that this is a band with a clear goal – get known, have fun and punish those who are daring enough to aim for the front at their shows.
Full Circle is a slightly different approach to things, this time opening in a softer style but soon regaining the heavy sound of the previous track. Launching into another track which is sure to get audiences moving on the live scene, there’s a sense of early Machine Head going on in this track, it’s the sort of thing which you know is going to go down well on the live scene. Occupational Therapy Sounds Like This follows the same sorts of conventions, this time showing off some more old school metal roots before launching into a section reminiscent of the pioneers of nu-metal and death metal. Combining a sound which is groove focused with an all-out pummelling approach is a brave move, but these guys seem to have managed to pull it off, somehow crafting a sound which sounds familiar yet fresh and new somehow – it’s a clever mix and one which I have to get out to see live.
Closing with Gut Worm there’s one last chance to bear witness to the insane operations of Neva, this time launching full tilt into a track which is less conventional, instead opting for syncopated moments and off beat guitar lines. Despite the off beat moments, this final track on the bands playlist manages to somehow once again reach the spot and craft a final moment of sheer aggressive power – once again showing that if you’re looking for a heavy band to check out, this could be it.
Neva have got an interesting sound, and I really like the way they’ve pulled it all together. At times I was questioning whether they were going to pull it off but they’ve managed it throughout these four tracks, resulting in a display of power and aggression which is sure to rival even the big names on the scene.
To find out more about Neva, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Check out their video for Imagine A World below.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Launching into Tick Boom there’s an immediate sense of aggression and power flowing through the music, a distorted guitar line leading the way whilst the drums adopt a simple yet effective beat, the whole mix focusing on the groove orientated approach they were aiming for. Somehow managing to craft a sound which is both funky and heavy, this is the sort of music which is going to get live venues pumping, people moving and reputations growing – it’s impossible to see these guys not being well received! What I particularly liked about this track was how it moved from section to section, one moment being blisteringly heavy and the next, breaking everything down to simple soft elements, the power being further accentuated by the relaunch back into the heavy moments. Throughout the track it’s clear that this is a band with a clear goal – get known, have fun and punish those who are daring enough to aim for the front at their shows.
Full Circle is a slightly different approach to things, this time opening in a softer style but soon regaining the heavy sound of the previous track. Launching into another track which is sure to get audiences moving on the live scene, there’s a sense of early Machine Head going on in this track, it’s the sort of thing which you know is going to go down well on the live scene. Occupational Therapy Sounds Like This follows the same sorts of conventions, this time showing off some more old school metal roots before launching into a section reminiscent of the pioneers of nu-metal and death metal. Combining a sound which is groove focused with an all-out pummelling approach is a brave move, but these guys seem to have managed to pull it off, somehow crafting a sound which sounds familiar yet fresh and new somehow – it’s a clever mix and one which I have to get out to see live.
Closing with Gut Worm there’s one last chance to bear witness to the insane operations of Neva, this time launching full tilt into a track which is less conventional, instead opting for syncopated moments and off beat guitar lines. Despite the off beat moments, this final track on the bands playlist manages to somehow once again reach the spot and craft a final moment of sheer aggressive power – once again showing that if you’re looking for a heavy band to check out, this could be it.
Neva have got an interesting sound, and I really like the way they’ve pulled it all together. At times I was questioning whether they were going to pull it off but they’ve managed it throughout these four tracks, resulting in a display of power and aggression which is sure to rival even the big names on the scene.
To find out more about Neva, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Check out their video for Imagine A World below.
Words: Dave Nicholls
