Circle of Rage
London based Circle of Rage got in touch about their music to see what we thought of it. Describing themselves as politically motivated melodic hardcore music, this was a band I was really looking forward to hearing as it sounded like something which was right up my street. I wasn’t disappointed by the two tracks on their FB page.
Unnatural Selection opens with pounding drums, riffing guitars and roaring vocals, this track is a no holds barred assault on your ear drums. Underpinned by a solid bass line, the track seems to move through different sections, using all of the elements of the bands to create a mix, all of which combine to form this monster which we’re left with. Harmonic yet heavy throughout, this track is one which I imagine live will have the crowd moving in time with the band. I found myself struck by the level of musicianship throughout this track, there’s some serious lead lines going on along with the rolling drums, in all this is a pretty awesome example of what the band are capable of. The ending of the track is particularly noteworthy, breaking down the elements of the band to create this heavy, slow sound which reverberates around the room.
Society’s Secret opens up with those heavy guitars again, using some effects to add to the depth of the track before bringing in a couple of pinch harmonics just to make sure the listener is paying attention. Once again led by the roaring vocals, this track is another example of what this band can do, seeming to draw influence from earlier metal, the harmony behind the vocal line is quite incredible. Throughout this track I found myself surprised by what the band were throwing at me, it’s like listening to a band who are already established and have a solid recording background behind them, it’s some serious serious music.
Circle of Rage are one of those bands who from the outset I knew I would enjoy. There are so many different elements here which combine to form this quite incredible sound which they’ve achieved. I would highly recommend everyone gets out there and checks these guys out!
To find out more about Circle of Rage, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Unnatural Selection opens with pounding drums, riffing guitars and roaring vocals, this track is a no holds barred assault on your ear drums. Underpinned by a solid bass line, the track seems to move through different sections, using all of the elements of the bands to create a mix, all of which combine to form this monster which we’re left with. Harmonic yet heavy throughout, this track is one which I imagine live will have the crowd moving in time with the band. I found myself struck by the level of musicianship throughout this track, there’s some serious lead lines going on along with the rolling drums, in all this is a pretty awesome example of what the band are capable of. The ending of the track is particularly noteworthy, breaking down the elements of the band to create this heavy, slow sound which reverberates around the room.
Society’s Secret opens up with those heavy guitars again, using some effects to add to the depth of the track before bringing in a couple of pinch harmonics just to make sure the listener is paying attention. Once again led by the roaring vocals, this track is another example of what this band can do, seeming to draw influence from earlier metal, the harmony behind the vocal line is quite incredible. Throughout this track I found myself surprised by what the band were throwing at me, it’s like listening to a band who are already established and have a solid recording background behind them, it’s some serious serious music.
Circle of Rage are one of those bands who from the outset I knew I would enjoy. There are so many different elements here which combine to form this quite incredible sound which they’ve achieved. I would highly recommend everyone gets out there and checks these guys out!
To find out more about Circle of Rage, check out their Facebook page HERE.
