Album Review: Blackstorm - Rise Rebel Seers EP

Their myspace defines them as "playing the heaviest of rock music", and with that in mind the EP's title track ('Rise Rebel Seers') opens the assault with a repetitive droning riff that drives throughout most of the song, sadly, without ever managing to elevate itself above the stereotypes of the genre. The same goes for Rise Rebel Seers closer 'Crash Every Mountain'. If it shows potential in its fast paced aggressiveness, it loses its early momentum by going on to unnecessary lengths.

However, the EP provides a decent mid-section with 'Weakened By Division' showing the bands better ideas by unleashing abrasive dual vocals over guitar lines served with a good amount of punch. On the downside, the song does seem to be backed by an uninspired rhythmic section delivering the same beat over and over again. 'Closing In' reveals a punkier side to the band, complimented by interesting clean vocal harmonies and a rhythmic department that seem more confident in its versatility. After two minutes of in-your-face punk, the song cuts off before you have time to get bored and ends with a heavy stoner groove making for an interesting balance.

New Blackstorm EP Released on Monday

Blackstorm will be releasing a new EP 'Rise Rebel Seers' next week on United By Fate Records.

1. Rise Rebel Seers
2. Weakened By Division
3. Then You'll Drown
4. Closing In
5. Crush Every Mountain

United By Fate/Distort Digital Sign Blackstorm

United By Fate/Distort Digital have announced they have signed Brighton based quartet, Blackstorm (feat. current/ former members of Earthtone9, Twin Zero, The Ghost Of A Thousand, This Is Menace, Fall Of Efrafa and Skulldoozer).

'Blackstorm' by Blackstorm is released on November 9th

1. Weakened By Division
2. Closing In

Record release show:

November 8th at the Albert in Brighton. Support comes from Here There be Monsters & ARTERiOSUS.