Black Ink
Sun
Take the
Fall
4 Track E.P
Released 28th September 2015
Out Now!
Black Ink Sun – Northampton
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Genre: Metal
Biography:
“Born
from the beautiful scenery of Northampton UK in 2009, this 5 piece metal band,
was originally formed under the name "Renegades" by guitarist Leigh.
Later during 2010, a chance encounter with Ross, the drummer, lead him to
joining the band and brought on the re-branding and redirection of Black Ink Sun. The core sound became
much heavier with the addition of Ross and the sound began to evolve.
2014
saw the release of the first E.P, The Stench of Perversion, which featured skull
crushing riffs, complex bass lines, and pounding beats. The band had found its
sound. A music video was also shot for the single 'When Heaven Burns'. Also
this lead to some changes within the line up with Aaron joining on Guitar in
August and Brian joining on Bass in November. The technical ability brought to
the table by these new members allowed the sound to further develop and refine
itself.
2015
saw the start of a new chapter for Black
Ink Sun, with the arrival of new vocalist, Jamie. The lyrical direction
took on a sharper, more direct approach and themes then began to form, knitting
the songs even closer together.
The
band's second E.P, Take the Fall, has
now been released and marks another huge step in the bands ongoing evolution...!"
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Take the fall literally
erupts with a steely vengeance, as the music parades around and shows off its
talents, swiftly taking charge and thrusting a slab of metal riffage right in
your mush! The vocals are simply seething with vehemence and more than graze
the ears as they soar way past the aural! The bass lures with intent while the
hasty beats dissipate through a magnetic haze that draws you into their mighty
void.
Land of the Faithless propels
you into a ravenous backdrop of feisty beats and throaty vocal seething. With
ample groove for the taking, its melodic prowess entices as it drags you into a
sonic scything of minds that just forges a swirling ambiance between you and
insanity.
Reclamation is a
putrid intoxicating encounter that infests the moment you start listening. Its
slices of groove literally amputate the ears from the head in an attempt to
make you sit up and take notice. The meatier drum beats pick up further energy
while the guitar riffs take on a hunger that means certain voracity must
follow.
Bloodletter with utter
relish this track squeezes the life from its perpendicular structures that soar
beyond the skies, enveloping in a certain gorging that is bound to bring on instant
overkill.
Summary:
You
can hear it now... the sizzle and burn
qualities as they connect with the ears through speakers that shudder against
the sheer velocity contained within each track.
The
pumping of rhythms fall against their own weight in a bid to escape their
confines but of course for this kind of metal there are no holds barred, they
are simply removed like the ears of an all-in wrestler on speed with a contest
to win.
The
vocals are demanding and musters up a demonic fulfillment with each breath that
is more rabid than the last.
The
tracks contained (just about) on this E.P instantly bursting with feverish zeal
and commitment. Nothing is too much trouble for these guys and it shows! Unleashing
its prime evil lust and forging through a corrosive hypnotic melody is really something
else!
This
is one powerfully energetic stride that brushes shoulders with certain
hellacious textures leaving one salivating over the proceedings.
The
rampant turmoil is uncompromising and forthright, demanding attention while at
the same time seeking a magnetic urgency in its creative breath but not before
unlocking its perpetual shifting madness that infects the mind and holds no
cure!
One
superb E.P that deserves attention, so get your aural (g) ears around this and
fast!
9.5/10
Track List:
Take the fall
Land of
the Faithless
Reclamation
Bloodletter
Members:
Jamie -
Vocals
Leigh -
Guitar
Aaron -
Guitar
Ross -
Drums
Brian -
Bass
