XVII
From the
Ashes
3 Track
E.P
Released
Sunday 24th May 2015
XVII – Kidderminster UK
Links:
Download for free here:
https://www.reverbnation.com/xvii4/songs
Genre: Metal
Biography:
“We
supported 'The Defiled' at the Slade rooms in Wolverhampton on the 21st of May
2013. Kerrang! Had this to say about us: "The centre of the room breaks
into a pit as the last support steps up to the mic. XVII are heavy, fast and full on. As they finish the first song of
their set, the crowd chant their name, demanding more. The band power through a
confident set with dual vocals and deliciously heavy riffs. They slow it down
with the song ‘Dream’, before finishing the set by all wind-milling in time
with each other on the final song. Remember where you heard the name."
With Rhys Cullis, Vaughan Voz Bennett, Matthew Sewell, Ben Dunn and Kieran Fox
XVII, who
bring the metal-core and with it the first pitting of the night. This Black
Country five-some go down a storm with those gathered in front of the stage.
And, with hair and riffs flying about in all directions, it’s easy to see why –
top work lads - Secondcitymetal.com!”
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Kidderminster
metallers XVII have really kicked up
some attention with the release of their new E.P “From the Ashes” and are now set to play Bloodstock in 2015!
The
first track on this blistering E.P also entitled “From the Ashes” has a real heavy primal lust attached to its
flanks of steel with full on vocal attack and has exciting temptation carved
within its bones! The beats are feisty while the guitars tease and taunt with a
persistent creative tendency. Vocally it offers clean but also interesting
ferocious aggression.
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“You
will find yourself pressing the repeat button to lock yourself once more into
XVII’s world and drinking in the atmosphere created by this well-oiled machine!”
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The
second track “In the eyes of fire”
is mesmerizingly flawless and mirrors an incredible flexibility. It greedily stabs
with venomous biting teeth while still holding a paralyzing rhythm that is
enticing. It broods with emotive aggression and comes with a barrage of notes
that will send you into next week! The use of backing vocals really gives it a
superb edge.
“Dream”
explores an eerie ambiance that showcases the bands unique and diverse
abilities. Its landscapes are rich in melodic thumps of engaging appeal. It has
plenty of agitation and allows the listener to get fully engrossed before
bombarding the aural with a metal all round dramatic essence. The metal core
influences are loud, proud and seducing, while the momentum drastically
increases before returning to its dream-like state.
Summary:
I
can see why XVII are sending out
ripples of interest as the ravishing tracks follow on from each other and leave
their mark. The whole E.P has so much to offer from melodic charm on a grand
scale to infectious guitar, solid bass hooks and vocal onslaught that is bound
to get the blood racing.
You
will find yourself pressing the repeat button to lock yourself once more into XVII’s world and drinking in the
atmosphere created by this well-oiled machine.
The
band have this deep hunger to whet the appetite with their outstanding roars of
Metal that turns into an epic drama, with their impeccably raw and undiluted
orbit expanding as the intensity increases.
Bloodstock
better watch out as these five musicians take to the stage! There is no going
back now!
9/10
Track List:
From the
Ashes
In the
eyes of fire
Dream
Members:
Vaughan
Bennett - Vocals
Matt
Sewell – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Rhys
Cullis - Guitar
Kieran
Fox - Bass
Ben Dunn
- Drums
