Album Review: Bastions - Kingdom of Dogs EP

Welsh hardcore quartet Bastions, are kicking up a slight fuss at the moment and it's clear to see why after sampling EP 'Kingdom of Dogs'. Imagine Gallows, but far rougher around the edges and with a more metal edge. Bastions brand is a furious, explosive hardcore that is sure to see them gain more attention as we progress through 2010.

Opener 'Crooked Hands' is a brutal beginning, grabbing us by the throat and dragging us from tranquillity to carnage before you have a chance to breathe. 'Misery King' is very reminiscent of Frank Carter and Co, with an ending that can only be described as violently anthemic. Nausea shows the band's scope, with a rhythm and change of pace that packs a Mike Tyson esque punch.