Three Hour Ceasefire
So we featured Three Hour Ceasefire a while back when we looked into their tracks, so when they sent us through a copy of Cry Havoc to check out, I was looking forward to seeing what this new album held in store. Combining the speed and aggression of Sepultura with the crushing hooks of Entombed, these guys don’t mess around when it comes to their music, leading to an album which is sure to represent the power and aggression we’ve come to expect from this Irish 4 piece.
Time Of The Empty Throne gets things going and immediately shows us one thing, this is going to be one heavy assed ride! Building up through the raw guitar line which opens things into a crescendo of all out power, this opening track is one of the heaviest opening tracks I’ve come across. Building up to a pace which suits the track, this isn’t over the top fast or produced, instead just heavy heavy heavy, pummelling your ears with rolling drums, roaring vocals and more riffs than you can shake a stick at. Despite this all out heavy approach there’s also a serious dose of melody and technical ability thrown into the mix, the sort of thing which stands a band out from the crowd and makes them one to look out for. It’s a surprise then that it was only really an introduction to the album, and that Behold Rejoice comes up next to get things going properly. More roaring vocals greet the intro of the track as we’re launched into another rolling melee of elements, the guitars working with the drums to back up the roaring vocal line, spitting attitude and forming into a sound which is sure to get pits going to the extreme. It’s impossible to comprehend just how heavy the sound is here without actually hearing it, it’s even more impossible to understand how 4 guys can make this much noise – it sounds like an arsenal of musicians when you hear it the mix is so deep!
Trial Of Wounds (see below) comes up next and is unsurprisingly another deft blow from the guys, standing out as a seriously accomplished track and, to me, one which has come to represent the sound these guys are pushing out there. When Prophecy Fails once again pushes the bar upwards to make you consider how heavy a band can be, opening with more of those awesome rolling drums and guitar lines which will shake the foundations of your home into dust. Certainly a faster track than some of the others on offer here, this one comes up and makes you want to get in a pit, the sort of track which reminds you why you love heavy music and how good it can sound when it’s all done properly. Standing out as another seriously accomplished track, it’s easy to get lost in the raw power of the music here, but look beneath the surface and there’s a lot more to it, more complexity and advanced approaches which is what makes this stand out so much, moving it away from a simple metal tag and elevating it further.
Trench Knife signals the penultimate track on the album, once again launching in with a roar and not holding back until the second the track comes to a close. Powerful guitar lines abound the track as the rolling rhythm section continues to keep a sense of movement flowing through things, once again showing that this is music to get live crowds moving, the sort of thing which is going to ignite a venue and leave the audience trembling in fear. It’s only left then to Fall Under Foot to close the album, finishing on another serious note with a track which is sure to get these guys some serious recognition. It’s easy to see the comparisons in this track as it’s simply so accomplished. Moving away from the simplistic approach once again, the closing moments on this album line the band up for a follow up, show that when it comes to heavy they know what they’re doing, and leave you with a real sense of satisfaction at what you’ve just heard.
I liked Three Hour Ceasefire when I first heard them, and this new record has compounded that even further. From start to finish Cry Havoc presents us with raw power on a CD format, refusing to accept anything less than all out power and showing that metal is alive and doing damned well in Ireland. Full of aggression and anger, this is an album to cure a bad mood, and album to throw down to, and an album I know I’ll be listening to a hell of a lot more. Definitely a band you should be listening to if you’re not!
To find out more about Three Hour Ceasefire, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls.
Time Of The Empty Throne gets things going and immediately shows us one thing, this is going to be one heavy assed ride! Building up through the raw guitar line which opens things into a crescendo of all out power, this opening track is one of the heaviest opening tracks I’ve come across. Building up to a pace which suits the track, this isn’t over the top fast or produced, instead just heavy heavy heavy, pummelling your ears with rolling drums, roaring vocals and more riffs than you can shake a stick at. Despite this all out heavy approach there’s also a serious dose of melody and technical ability thrown into the mix, the sort of thing which stands a band out from the crowd and makes them one to look out for. It’s a surprise then that it was only really an introduction to the album, and that Behold Rejoice comes up next to get things going properly. More roaring vocals greet the intro of the track as we’re launched into another rolling melee of elements, the guitars working with the drums to back up the roaring vocal line, spitting attitude and forming into a sound which is sure to get pits going to the extreme. It’s impossible to comprehend just how heavy the sound is here without actually hearing it, it’s even more impossible to understand how 4 guys can make this much noise – it sounds like an arsenal of musicians when you hear it the mix is so deep!
Trial Of Wounds (see below) comes up next and is unsurprisingly another deft blow from the guys, standing out as a seriously accomplished track and, to me, one which has come to represent the sound these guys are pushing out there. When Prophecy Fails once again pushes the bar upwards to make you consider how heavy a band can be, opening with more of those awesome rolling drums and guitar lines which will shake the foundations of your home into dust. Certainly a faster track than some of the others on offer here, this one comes up and makes you want to get in a pit, the sort of track which reminds you why you love heavy music and how good it can sound when it’s all done properly. Standing out as another seriously accomplished track, it’s easy to get lost in the raw power of the music here, but look beneath the surface and there’s a lot more to it, more complexity and advanced approaches which is what makes this stand out so much, moving it away from a simple metal tag and elevating it further.
Trench Knife signals the penultimate track on the album, once again launching in with a roar and not holding back until the second the track comes to a close. Powerful guitar lines abound the track as the rolling rhythm section continues to keep a sense of movement flowing through things, once again showing that this is music to get live crowds moving, the sort of thing which is going to ignite a venue and leave the audience trembling in fear. It’s only left then to Fall Under Foot to close the album, finishing on another serious note with a track which is sure to get these guys some serious recognition. It’s easy to see the comparisons in this track as it’s simply so accomplished. Moving away from the simplistic approach once again, the closing moments on this album line the band up for a follow up, show that when it comes to heavy they know what they’re doing, and leave you with a real sense of satisfaction at what you’ve just heard.
I liked Three Hour Ceasefire when I first heard them, and this new record has compounded that even further. From start to finish Cry Havoc presents us with raw power on a CD format, refusing to accept anything less than all out power and showing that metal is alive and doing damned well in Ireland. Full of aggression and anger, this is an album to cure a bad mood, and album to throw down to, and an album I know I’ll be listening to a hell of a lot more. Definitely a band you should be listening to if you’re not!
To find out more about Three Hour Ceasefire, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls.
Three Hour Ceasefire
We were recently contacted by Three Hour Ceasefire to check out their stuff, one track of which you’ll have noticed is on our compilation album. Based in Ireland, these guys are pretty candid with their information so I can’t tell you a lot other than they’re with Savour Your Scene Records and that they’ll be releasing Cry Havoc on the 6th of June this year. For the meantime, I figured I’d check out their track Trial Of Wounds to see what was going on from these guys!
One thing is immediately clear as Trial of Wounds gets going, this is serious stuff. Launching straight into a hammering guitar line whilst backing everything up with a rolling double bass, this is music which is going to get pits forming and people going mental. Fast paced and heavy throughout, there’s an almighty amount of power flowing throughout the track, yet there’s a surprising amount of melody within it as well. The end result, a track which harks towards the likes of Bury Your Dead whilst managing to be something which is more accessible and open to listening. Personally, I think this track demonstrates that these guys are one hell of a force to be reckoned with, their sound is quite simply so well crafted that I can’t wait to see how they follow this!
Whilst Three Hour Ceasefire may not give a lot away about themselves, their music does all of the talking that’s needed. What you’ve got here is a track which is heavy and melodic, powerful and intriguing, and one which you’ll come back to time and time again. I really hope to get out to see these guys live as I can imagine that their stage show pushes everything up another notch – so consider these guys a serious force to look out for.
To find out more about Three Hour Ceasefire, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
One thing is immediately clear as Trial of Wounds gets going, this is serious stuff. Launching straight into a hammering guitar line whilst backing everything up with a rolling double bass, this is music which is going to get pits forming and people going mental. Fast paced and heavy throughout, there’s an almighty amount of power flowing throughout the track, yet there’s a surprising amount of melody within it as well. The end result, a track which harks towards the likes of Bury Your Dead whilst managing to be something which is more accessible and open to listening. Personally, I think this track demonstrates that these guys are one hell of a force to be reckoned with, their sound is quite simply so well crafted that I can’t wait to see how they follow this!
Whilst Three Hour Ceasefire may not give a lot away about themselves, their music does all of the talking that’s needed. What you’ve got here is a track which is heavy and melodic, powerful and intriguing, and one which you’ll come back to time and time again. I really hope to get out to see these guys live as I can imagine that their stage show pushes everything up another notch – so consider these guys a serious force to look out for.
To find out more about Three Hour Ceasefire, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls