RAMzine 27 | Avatar, Festival Flashbacks, Sister Shotgun
Usually, at this time of year, our pages are stacked with content from Download, Bloodstock, and Ramblin Man Fair. Most have that one unique story that wouldn’t make sense in any other setting other than a festival. Whilst longing to be in that festival atmosphere once again, watching bands perform the new music they’ve unleashed this year, we took some time to speak with some fans about their memorable moments. Chloe Ozwell frontwoman of rockers Sister Shotgun gives her guide to musicians keeping busy in lockdown; and we take a look back at Funeral Friends 2003 album which we have now dubbed a classic. We also catch up with frontman Johannes Eckerström of theatrical, modern metal band Avatar as they are set to release new album Hunter Gatherer which he says is the bands “heaviest most aggressive album in quite some time”. We discuss the red thread running throughout the album, which ties the tracks together.
Usually, at this time of year, our pages are stacked with content from Download, Bloodstock, and Ramblin Man Fair. Most have that one unique story that wouldn’t make sense in any other setting other than a festival. Whilst longing to be in that festival atmosphere once again, watching bands perform the new music they’ve unleashed this year, we took some time to speak with some fans about their memorable moments.
Chloe Ozwell frontwoman of rockers Sister Shotgun gives her guide to musicians keeping busy in lockdown; and we take a look back at Funeral Friends 2003 album which we have now dubbed a classic.
We also catch up with frontman Johannes Eckerström of theatrical, modern metal band Avatar as they are set to release new album Hunter Gatherer which he says is the bands “heaviest most aggressive album in quite some time”. We discuss the red thread running throughout the album, which ties the tracks together.
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BROADSIDE<br />
INTO THE RAGING SEA<br />
THEY CALLED HIM ZONE<br />
IF YOU’VE GOT A TASTE FOR TERROR<br />
THE RIVEN<br />
WINDBREAKER / MOVING ON<br />
Lyrically imaginative and a step up<br />
musically, Into The Raging Sea is a<br />
statement of intent, their stab into the<br />
light where darkness tries to flood. It’s<br />
also poignant, and at points volatile<br />
with no clichés present - which is a<br />
rarity in these times. The moment of<br />
truth comes when the opening track<br />
‘The Raging Sea’ becomes an infectious<br />
treat to cold ears, with brazen<br />
guitars and powerful lyricism breaking<br />
the<br />
boundaries of pop-punk. This can<br />
only be a future incentive for<br />
Broadside.<br />
Dark rock duo They Called Him Zone<br />
have unveiled their first full-length<br />
album If You’ve Got a Taste For Terror<br />
through Eromeda Records. Combining<br />
elements of electronica, dance music,<br />
and ambient rock, the band have<br />
created their own strange and unique<br />
brand. The Bradford based double act<br />
have an unconventional style working<br />
in their favour. They Called Him Zone<br />
are already making waves in underground<br />
scenes and are certainly a<br />
group to watch for those who like unorthodox,<br />
dark-sounding electro-pop.<br />
Review by Alex Chapman<br />
Swedes The Riven, have new EP Windbreaker/Movin’<br />
On out to support their<br />
two previous releases. The revitalised<br />
vinyl 7” format is available in digital is<br />
still anathema to you. Both tracks blend<br />
melodic weight with Maiden like bass<br />
and an almost Lizzy guitar attack. A slight<br />
NWOBHM feeling pervades them both<br />
and spices it all up to give two solid rock<br />
songs with harmonies and solos to satisfy<br />
most fans and may even remind you of a<br />
time when music was raw, heartfelt and<br />
expressive. The new EP is out 28th August<br />
2020 via The Sign Records.<br />
Review by Tom Dixon<br />
SOUTH OF SALEM<br />
THE SINNER TAKES IT ALL<br />
Bournemouth’s South of Salem are set to<br />
release their debut album, The Sinner Takes<br />
It All. At the start of 2020 the band’s first show<br />
in their hometown had sold out, but then<br />
Covid-19 struck. Shame, as these ten tracks<br />
provide rock by the galvanised bucketload.<br />
‘The Hate In Me’ is commercial without losing<br />
weight. Another play on words, ‘No Plague Like<br />
Home’ is apt and rocks. Almost ballad ‘Demons<br />
Are Forever’ show the abilities of the entire<br />
band. This is an accomplished debut and deserves<br />
a listen if you like well structured heavy<br />
rock with a metallic tinge.<br />
Review by Tom Dixon<br />
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