Hitting the scene back in 2011, Second Rate Angels merge good old Metal with some of it’s more recent incarnations in the form of Heavy Metal and Metalcore. Giving a sound which is more accessible than some these days “Give It A Name” hits you straight between the eyes. Just showing you that these guys are not messing around, “Dragged Out” starts with a softer more inviting opening which soon opens up to some strong riffage; as the tempo ups and the guitars propel you forward. With some great vocal harmonies playing off the guitar work, the track has a great Metal vibe. At times I felt a slight Metallica vibe, but that might just be me.
“The Lost Days” opens up slightly differently with more of a scattergun feel to the opening and the drums and guitars punch at you in quick succession; soon subsiding into hooks and riffage, while maintaining that barrage of percussion.
“Black Ice” with the catchy lyric, no doubt one for the audience; ‘Blind spots, hit the blind spots, do it again’. There is not much more to say, but this track encompasses all that came before it-tremendous guitar work, the shotgun percussion from the previous track, with the addition of those catchy lyrics.
I really liked this EP, and having nailed performances at the Bloodstock Open Air Festival these guys are building a strong fan base for good reason. They have a tight sound, tremendous riffage and catchy melodies; along with an attitude and aptitude to keep their audience focused on them.
Line Up
Dave Gobran – Lead Vocals/Bass
Chris Lewis – Guitar
Matt Clark – Guitar
Andy Doran – Drums.
Track Listing
Give It A Name
Dragged Out
The Lost Days
Black Ice
Link
https://www.facebook.com/SecondRateAngels
Words by Jon.
