Seconds
Alive
Bitter
Moments
6 Track EP
Released
30th October 2015
Written for Ramzine
Seconds Alive – Devonshire, Exeter
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/SecondsAliveOfficial
Listen here:
https://secondsaliveofficial.bandcamp.com
Genre: Metalcore/Technical Anger
Biography:
“Encouraged
by a glut of luminaries stemming from Rise Against, Rage Against the Machine
and Architects, through to the likes of Cancer Bats, While She Sleeps, August
Burns Red and Rise to Remain, Seconds
Alive can soundly be placed within the bracket of Metal core. However, upon
listening to the rising quartet, it’s evident that they have so much more in
their locker. Reared in 2014, the Devonshire based metaller’s unleash frantic,
pummelling breakdowns against fleet-footed verses, and in doing so, mix
together metal, hard core, punk and a touch of ethereality all into a blender
set to top speed. With a deft ability to cleverly manoeuvre groove and mood,
and with a potent delivery of technical aggression, Seconds Alive are certainly
ahead of the pack.
During
the past eighteen months, the South West crew have steadily made waves
throughout the UK scene. Along the way, they have shared stages with Idiom, I
Divide, and Heck (formerly Baby Godzilla), as well as gracing many stages from
Penzance all the way to Glasgow!”
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Red Blood – Let the
pulses of sheer toxic venom take effect as the malignant vibe comes crashing
around your ears in this thunderously weighty track that impounds the senses
and doesn’t let go for a minute! It really is a feast for the listening devices
and here we have Rach Adamson on drums, no doubt, slowly women are infiltrating
the metal core scene and proving they can be just as musically brutal as the
guys.
Where are you – the gospel
according to Seconds Alive is a
fuelled malevolent surprise which is raw and to the bone in equal measures.
Feistily executed with the long arm of fascination, not to mention dextrous
fingers on frets and a well- oiled vocal regime.
Drawing the Line – Possessing
some heavy rhythms that gouge in gnawing time to a vehement drum beat provides
a well-rounded track that gives more than it receives! Although the vocals here
sound strained and forced in places, the music knows how to back them up and
remains steadfast and driven to its maximum.
Upon yourself – seems to
run on from the previous track with no obvious beginning, whether that is
intentional or not remains to be seen, however, the track bristles with an
acidic torment that is intensified by steely frets and on slowing briefly, once
again, kick starts its magnificent tirade and launches its savage attack with
ease.
Speechless – is a real
jaw-dropper mainly for its slow and deliberate beginning. With so much going
on, on this E.P it is easy to get carried away with the raucousness of it, however
it is a superb track with lots of powerful endeavour and very sultry with its
distinctive pattern of sophistication.
Jenna – In the
blink of an eye Seconds Alive are
back within their comfy armchair and kicking out some familiar grooves that
fall sensationally back into their genre. Drawing in breath, it bites as the
rhythms boil, adding a certain melodic catchiness.
Summary:
From
the off there is a certain je’nais se quoi about this E.P although at times the
vocals seem to struggle on some tracks the vehemence is prevalent and warrants
attention.
It
can be quite diverse while still being in the zone, which is quite refreshing
and allows the listener a slight respite before going back into rampant mode
and conveying a bitter sweet moment which the band have exploited to the full.
This
is good!
Tracks:
Red Blood
Where are
you
Drawing
the Line
Upon
yourself
Speechless
Jenna
Members:
Rach
Adamson - Drums
Robbie
Doran - Vocals
Rich Earle
- Bass
James
Hosgood - Guitars
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