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.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of .@IronKnightsBand self-titled Album
Iron knights released their self-titled album via Metalbox Recordings on 5th May 2014. Original members Paul ‘Beam’ Robbie and Larry Paterson have a shared musical history, having been in bands together on and off since 1983, when they formed Aftermath in New Zealand. They were both in UK bands Metalhead and Chokehold and relocated somewhere along the way, Larry then spent many years with Blaze Bayley, and his band, before they came together again in Iron Knights. A few line-up changes later the Iron Knighthood recruited Jamie Gibson and Wayne Mann.
Transparent opens with a guitars reminiscent of Ozzy Osbourne’s No More Tears and hurtles into bullet drums and a heavier more Anthrax type number. Vicious Circle has a Toxic Waltz by Exodus vibe with more of the bullet drums and screaming riffs. A Chapter’s Lesion brought to mind Inside by Scottish rock band Stiltskin. Genocide has some Metallica style riffage, a bit Seek and Destroy. Bloodstorm is like some strange hybrid of Rainbow and Chrome Division, say Since You’ve Been Gone meets The Moonshine years. The Messenger has a galloping beat, I thought this would be a good one to accompany a fast military march! Bringing the album to a close is Jericho a very fast, punky number a bit like 13 by Bones but not quite as brutal. A classic heavy metal sound with some great riffs and fast drumming, think Exodus, Anthrax, Chrome Division and you get the idea.
Highlight tracks: Jericho and A Chapter’s Lesion.
Track List:
1. Transparent
2. Falling From Grace
3. Vicious Circle
4. A Chapter’s Lesion
5. Genocide
6. Cry For Help
7. Blind
8. Jacob’s Ladder
9. Bloodstorm
10. The Messenger
11. Jericho
Band Members:
Jamie Gibson – Vocals/Guitar
Wayne Mann – Guitar
Paul ‘Beam’ Robbie – Bass
Larry Paterson – Drums
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IronKnightsBand
Website: http://www.ironknightsband.com/
- £10.30
