These guys could so easily be the next big thing ��
Formed in 2008, melodic metal band Everything Burns have slowly but surely built a reputation in the UK’s underground scene. Made up of vocalist Tim Kellow, bassist Phil Charles, guitarists Chinn Lawlor and Vince Finch along with drummer Jez Marshall, “Home”, which was released in February 2010, is the band’s debut album release.
Finally! A metal band that brings something new to the field! Just as I was about to lose faith in metal, a genre that has historically been hailed as exciting and innovative but failed miserably to produce anything impressive of late, Everything Burns have stepped up to the plate and are making themselves known!
The first thing that struck me about this band was the interesting tone of Kellow’s voice. Far from the stereotypical gritty, deep vocals normally associated with metal, Kellow’s voice would sit perfectly in any noughties college rock arrangement. As surprising as this is, it doesn’t sound out of place as there is an impressive power to his voice when he chooses to unleash it. This gives the band a unique sound that not only allows them to stand out from every other wannabe metal act out there, but makes them much more marketable to the wider music-loving public.
Title track ‘Home’ is probably the most memorable track on the album with its mind-blowing guitar shredding solo as well as simple lyrics sang to an infectiously catchy melody. The anthem-like feel of each track makes each one as enjoyable as its predecessor; you can’t help but crave more. The end of the album came way too soon!
It truly is impressive how much this band has achieved in their short history together; the album was produced by Mark Daghorn who has previously worked with metal giants such as Orange Goblin and Trigger The Bloodshed, and the lads have also headlined their own tour! Their unique brand of metal music (which, despite sporting titles such as ‘Beautiful Disaster’ and ‘Kill or be Killed’ is pretty inoffensive when compared to the wider genre) will appeal particularly to teenagers but may even convert the most diehard metal fans out there. I for one will definitely be keeping an eye open for this band’s future tour arrangements.
These guys could so easily be the next big thing - watch this space!
For further information about this exciting new band, check out their website at www.myspace.com/everythingburnsband