Strangers With Guns have released their new EP ’Disenfranchised Fetus’. Strangers With Guns are a three piece metal band based in Dublin. Although they formed in January 2019, they already have toured all over Ireland and have supported acts as diverse as “Cherym” and “The Soap Girls” to playing on punk bills up North and even playing with stoner and doom metal bands in Limerick and Cork.
’Disenfranchised Fetus’ is a potent dose of the unadulterated metal-infused rock Strangers With Guns do so well. This EP is heavier than their debut album ‘Degenerate Art’ and the most sharp and fierce we have seen them yet.
Entering on a rooted bass rumble, intense guitars and pulverising drums the band kick start the EP with ‘Cants’. Acute guitars stain a gritty wall of sound with brain smashing riffage while pummelling drums batter the foundation with blood thirsty stamina. ‘Cants’ is a tasty appetizer of the manic onslaught Strangers With Guns have in store for the listener. The instrumental tension, sinister builds and aggression contrasted with cooler moments on vocals is a tantalizing joy to the senses.
‘Cool, Calm, Collect’ and ‘Last Tango In Paris’ follow with a punk-inflicted heavy metal style which holds moments of laid back composure yet is still forceful and in your face.The vocals venture from nonchalant verses to growls and dynamic exclaims, building on the band’s ability to mangle softer elements within their raucous wall of sound. Grooves on bass ooze harsh tones while deft guitar riffs build the tracks’ intensity into a blood-drawing, mosh-worthy crescendo. The climatic elements of each track are saturated in dark undertones and ominous thrills that fill your core with perilous adrenaline – a truly magnificent display of musicianship.
The band bring the EP to an end with the slick and witty ‘Somebody Needs A Hug’. A lighter track and perhaps the most radio friendly it travels on a meaty guitar and drum stomping foundation while exuding swagger-filled grooves and rock infused elements. However the band splurge slick guitar moments over the tracks rhythms and steamier tones to create a fun and danceable end to such a fiery EP.
’Disenfranchised Fetus’ shows Strangers With Guns are a force to be reckoned with. The machine gun whack on bass, coarse yet nimble guitar work and pummeling drums all build a tight and relentless wall of sound as this trio experiment and venture through catchy and crazed melodies to create a mind frazzling rough and ready EP. ’Disenfranchised Fetus’ is a metal and rock blended spectacle, absurd at times yet undeniably awesome.
Bio : Dundalk based band Priorland are Calvin McManus, Tommy Hughes, Davie Boyle and Conor Kavanagh. In 2020, Priorland recorded their debut EP at Orphan Recording Ireland, produced by Gavin Glass (Paul Brady, Lisa Hannigan, David Keenan, Brave Giant, Hot Sprockets).Priorland released the lead single ‘Moving To The Beat’ in April 2020. The track was picked up by several Spotify playlists including ‘Made In Ireland’ and ‘New Music Mondays’. The band have been well received at Liverpool Tall Ships Festival, Sligo Live Festival, Hilden Brewery Festival, Ted Fest and Drogheda Arts Festival.
Track: Seasons
Why We Like It: Exuding a rich percussion and rhythm section teamed with passionate melodies and tight beautiful harmonies, ‘Seasons’ is another polished and delightful tune from Priorland. The track oozes zest stricken guitar lines which inject vibrant scintillation through the buoyant backdrop and mellow sweet melody. These guys have an instant charm and likeability to them. Their mature, well-crafted music makes for a compelling listen and the sheer joy in this track makes ‘Seasons’ the perfect pick me up on a dull day.
Bio : Strangers With Guns are a 3 piece metal band based in Dublin. Although they formed in January 2019, they already have toured all over Ireland and have supported acts as diverse as “Cherym” and “The Soap Girls” to playing on punk bills up North and even playing with stoner and doom metal bands in Limerick and Cork.
Track: Somebody Needs A Hug
Why We Like It: With a slick gritty riff paving the way for the foot tapping beat and grounded bass groove ‘Somebody Needs A Hug’ is a fluid rock banger. Strangers With Guns presents a raw swagger steeped track that is fun, lucid and edgy through nonchalant spoken vocals, witty lyrics and a blazing instrumental backdrop. A steamy guitar solo breaks up the track’s heavy soundscape while the nimble drum beat, taps and prances through the attitude driven guitar and bass adding a fun strut-like quality to this infectious track. What’s not to like? It’s moody, flaunty, gritty and groovy as hell, all at once.
Bio : props’ debut tracks have been making their way into the world since the start of lockdown, with radio play from BBC Introducing & Amazing Radio.
Track: Easy
Why We Like It: It is an infectious indie track which travels on a brisk soundscape of zealous guitars and dazzling electronics. The sticky beats and techno elements rush through the tracks undercurrent providing adrenaline-inducing energy while infectious melodic pop hooks make this earworm utterly contagious. With intricately layered electronics weaving intensity and rich textures through the hyper melody, props has created another outstanding track with ‘Easy’.
Bio : Marilyn Manson has announced the release of his eleventh studio album WE ARE CHAOS out September 11 via Loma Vista Recordings. Co-produced by Manson and GRAMMY® Award winner Shooter Jennings [Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker], the ten-track opus was written, recorded, and finished before a pandemic blanketed us all. Manson heralds the record’s arrival with the title track and lead single “WE ARE CHAOS”. Manson teamed up with director/illustrator Matt Mahurin for the accompanying video.
Track: WE ARE CHAOS
Why We Like It: Shrouded in epic production and almost anthemic energy ‘WE ARE CHAOS’ marks a new era for Manson. The melancholic melody chimes through a jogging rhythm and guitar strum as the track twinkles into fruition. While Manson’s deep gravelled vocals provide the grit to this more pop rock anthem it’s bravado and power lies within the tracks chorus which erupts to the sound of crashing guitars and pounding drums. This gusto-infused soundscape fills the track with darkly hued sorrow and acceptance all at once. It’s well layered with innocent keys, echo-backing vocals and a massive climactic build however the lamenting undertone is a chilling element which is difficult for the listener to shake, providing depth within this brighter new track.
Bio : ‘The Slow Rush’, Kevin Parker’s fourth album as Tame Impala was released in February to wide-spread acclaim. With it, Parker scored his second #1 in Australia, his highest charting album to date in both the U.S. and U.K. and 14 top 10 chart positions around the world. He has released the official music video for the album track, “Is It True.” The vibe-heavy clip conjures up the visuals often seen in Tame Impala’s live sets. This week, Parker’s previous album Currents achieved RIAA-certified Platinum status in the U.S. with more than 2.5 million copies sold worldwide.
Track: Is It True
Why We Like It: It’s an irresistible funk track laced in cool synths, psychedelic hues and a bad-ass infectious bass groove. With sparkling prismatic soundscapes flashing soft 70’s-esque colours of scintillation through a strutting rhythmic backdrop the track is perfectly layered in pristine production and a soft synth/pop coating. The track weaves through majestic waves of electronics and laid back pop to create a flamboyant and rich tapestry of music. ‘Is It True’ is a gem to treasure.
