Seethe - Through Conviction - the full album.
So we featured Seethe a while back when we were given a little snifter of their album, Through Conviction, to see what we thought of their sound. Now that the album is all done and ready to go (although it’s not released until the 15th of December), the guys were kind enough to send us through a copy to check out – so we hit play to see what we thought of things!
Launching us into Enemy to get things going we’re gotten off to a hammering start, the sort of sound which is going to get pits moving, people jumping, and fists pumping in the air. Combining a Pantera-esque guitar line with a new found sense of melody and destruction, this is metal done on a whole new level, the sort of thing which shows how a band take influence from those they look up to and produce a sound as a result which is their own, but accessible to all those who hear it. I’d even draw comparison to Lamb Of God in some places, which for an opening track on an album stands things in pretty damned good stead – things are looking damned good from here. From The Ashes once again continues this upbeat, bass heavy melee of sounds which makes this album stand out so much. Throwing down into an explosive opening, this track sets a new bar for power on this album, showing just how much force there is within the band and what they’re capable of when they set their mind to it. This track had me thinking of Machine Head at times, the bassline working with the guitars and vocals to craft a sound which is heavy yet full of little hooks and melodies, the sort of thing which you know is going to be absolutely insane on the live circuit.
Price To Pay continues where the previous track left off, once again launching us headfirst into a rolling melee of hammering rhythms and pounding guitar lines. The mix once again forms into something which penetrates your mind, dragging you into the mix and allowing you to let the music take over, showing just how heavy should sound when it’s done well. Throughout the tracks so far it’s incredible how accomplished a sound the band have achieved, it’s like hearing the band yet with a real sense of clearness in the mix, mixed to allow you to hear everything without the studio becoming overbearing. Not In Vain continues to push this approach, the intricate guitar lines which work around the riff as it gets going working with that rumbling bass and hammering drum section to once again create a sense of movement and aggression. Powerful from the word go, this is another track which is built for the live scene, the sort of thing which is going to get you down to a show and make you want to hear more and more and more. To me, the highlight of this track is the guitar work, there’s something about it which had me reaching for my Ibanez to see if I could replicate it, awesome work.
Our Hope Remains, Through Conviction, Long Time Dead and Own Worst Enemy all continue to show off the heavy roots of the band, each track presenting us with a new time signature, a new sense of power, and a new revelation into the beliefs which push this band forwards. It’s when Requiem comes into being though that a new sense of calm and reflection is achieved. Opening with a soft and acoustic guitar line which harks towards Spanish, almost tribal style stuff, we’re tossed into a break akin to the sort of thing you expect to hear on a Soulfly record between the power. This moment of calm sets this album up for a massive finish, showing that the band understand what they’re doing, how to keep the sense of anticipation moving through things, and how to make the listener want to hear every single moment of what’s going on. What it leads into is Our Last Day, the final track on the album and without a doubt, a definite high point on the record. Reaching the crescendo of the album it’s impossible to resist the final moments on offer here, closing with rolling drums, pounding guitar lines, roaring vocals and enough bass to shake your ribs out of your chest. The final moments here are amongst my favourites from the album, it’s like the guys have drawn influence from the key players in the world of metal and used their sounds to craft a new beast, something which hasn’t been achieved before, and something which is going to leave you speechless once you’ve heard it – a fitting close to a solid album.
When I heard the taster track from Seethe I didn’t really know what to expect, tasters always give you a brief insight but don’t give the full picture. What’s on offer here though is an album which combines the intricacies of Machine Head with the all out power of Lamb Of God, the attitude of Pantera, and the song writing capabilities of the NWOBHM bands. This album is a triumph, and presents us with a band I hope to hear a lot more from in the near future – one to watch for sure.
To find out more about Seethe, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Launching us into Enemy to get things going we’re gotten off to a hammering start, the sort of sound which is going to get pits moving, people jumping, and fists pumping in the air. Combining a Pantera-esque guitar line with a new found sense of melody and destruction, this is metal done on a whole new level, the sort of thing which shows how a band take influence from those they look up to and produce a sound as a result which is their own, but accessible to all those who hear it. I’d even draw comparison to Lamb Of God in some places, which for an opening track on an album stands things in pretty damned good stead – things are looking damned good from here. From The Ashes once again continues this upbeat, bass heavy melee of sounds which makes this album stand out so much. Throwing down into an explosive opening, this track sets a new bar for power on this album, showing just how much force there is within the band and what they’re capable of when they set their mind to it. This track had me thinking of Machine Head at times, the bassline working with the guitars and vocals to craft a sound which is heavy yet full of little hooks and melodies, the sort of thing which you know is going to be absolutely insane on the live circuit.
Price To Pay continues where the previous track left off, once again launching us headfirst into a rolling melee of hammering rhythms and pounding guitar lines. The mix once again forms into something which penetrates your mind, dragging you into the mix and allowing you to let the music take over, showing just how heavy should sound when it’s done well. Throughout the tracks so far it’s incredible how accomplished a sound the band have achieved, it’s like hearing the band yet with a real sense of clearness in the mix, mixed to allow you to hear everything without the studio becoming overbearing. Not In Vain continues to push this approach, the intricate guitar lines which work around the riff as it gets going working with that rumbling bass and hammering drum section to once again create a sense of movement and aggression. Powerful from the word go, this is another track which is built for the live scene, the sort of thing which is going to get you down to a show and make you want to hear more and more and more. To me, the highlight of this track is the guitar work, there’s something about it which had me reaching for my Ibanez to see if I could replicate it, awesome work.
Our Hope Remains, Through Conviction, Long Time Dead and Own Worst Enemy all continue to show off the heavy roots of the band, each track presenting us with a new time signature, a new sense of power, and a new revelation into the beliefs which push this band forwards. It’s when Requiem comes into being though that a new sense of calm and reflection is achieved. Opening with a soft and acoustic guitar line which harks towards Spanish, almost tribal style stuff, we’re tossed into a break akin to the sort of thing you expect to hear on a Soulfly record between the power. This moment of calm sets this album up for a massive finish, showing that the band understand what they’re doing, how to keep the sense of anticipation moving through things, and how to make the listener want to hear every single moment of what’s going on. What it leads into is Our Last Day, the final track on the album and without a doubt, a definite high point on the record. Reaching the crescendo of the album it’s impossible to resist the final moments on offer here, closing with rolling drums, pounding guitar lines, roaring vocals and enough bass to shake your ribs out of your chest. The final moments here are amongst my favourites from the album, it’s like the guys have drawn influence from the key players in the world of metal and used their sounds to craft a new beast, something which hasn’t been achieved before, and something which is going to leave you speechless once you’ve heard it – a fitting close to a solid album.
When I heard the taster track from Seethe I didn’t really know what to expect, tasters always give you a brief insight but don’t give the full picture. What’s on offer here though is an album which combines the intricacies of Machine Head with the all out power of Lamb Of God, the attitude of Pantera, and the song writing capabilities of the NWOBHM bands. This album is a triumph, and presents us with a band I hope to hear a lot more from in the near future – one to watch for sure.
To find out more about Seethe, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Seethe
We were recently contacted by Matt from Seethe to let us know about their teaser which is out there ready to be seen, before their debut full length album is released. Describing themselves as a four piece metal/hardcore band from Milton Keynes, the guys pride themselves on an energetic live show and good honest heavy music - which sounds pretty damned good to me! As such, I hit play on their album teaser to see what was going on.
Hammering into the teaser with a heavy assed sound, the sense of motion is evident through all of the samples here, showing that what we can expect is going to be heavy, hard hitting, powerful and full of melody when the moment requires it. Combining the hard hitting guitars with pounding drums and roaring vocals, the feeling here is that this is going to be a record that is going to change the way we look at music, the sort of thing which will renew our faith in hardcore and show us that when a band understands what they’re doing, the result can be something which is carefully crafted, well put together and firmly rooted in the world of distortion and heaviness. Without hearing all of the tracks it’s hard to say, but I can’t help but feel that these guys are going to be one of those bands that are catchy, get crowds moving and people singing along, and make you want to get out to see them live when the moment presents itself.
It’s always hard to talk about an album when you don’t hear the full thing, and that’s sort of the problem here. Despite that, the samples on offer suggest that this is going to be one hell of an album for sure, the sort of thing which you’ll listen to over and over again, and still be left wanting to hear more. I could be way off the mark, but this is an album I’m looking forward to hearing!
Check out the samples for yourself below!
To find out more about Seethe, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Hammering into the teaser with a heavy assed sound, the sense of motion is evident through all of the samples here, showing that what we can expect is going to be heavy, hard hitting, powerful and full of melody when the moment requires it. Combining the hard hitting guitars with pounding drums and roaring vocals, the feeling here is that this is going to be a record that is going to change the way we look at music, the sort of thing which will renew our faith in hardcore and show us that when a band understands what they’re doing, the result can be something which is carefully crafted, well put together and firmly rooted in the world of distortion and heaviness. Without hearing all of the tracks it’s hard to say, but I can’t help but feel that these guys are going to be one of those bands that are catchy, get crowds moving and people singing along, and make you want to get out to see them live when the moment presents itself.
It’s always hard to talk about an album when you don’t hear the full thing, and that’s sort of the problem here. Despite that, the samples on offer suggest that this is going to be one hell of an album for sure, the sort of thing which you’ll listen to over and over again, and still be left wanting to hear more. I could be way off the mark, but this is an album I’m looking forward to hearing!
Check out the samples for yourself below!
To find out more about Seethe, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
