Sandstorm - "Death is Near" (audio)
Sandstorm: heavy metal τρίο από τον Καναδά. Η μπάντα δημιουργήθηκε προ τριετίας κι έκανε το δισκογραφικό της ντεμπούτο πέρυσι με το (αυτοχρηματοδοτούμενο) ep "Time to Strike" (γιατί θεωρείται ep με έξι τραγούδια και 35 λεπτά διάρκεια;). Στα τέλη Απριλίου θα (επανα)κυκλοφορήσει και μέσω δισκογραφικής εταιρείας (Dying Victims Productions) τόσο σε cd όσο και σε βινύλιο (για πρώτη φορά)...
Δελτίο τύπου: «Hailing from Vancouver, Sandstorm are a power-trio in the grand tradition: PJ “The Butcher” La Griffe on drums, Reptile Anderson on lead vocals & bass guitar, and Stevie “Broke” Whiteless on lead vocals & guitar. The band formed during the winter 2017 and were initially inspired by ‘80s Swedish underground metal, the original NWOBHM movement, and “Rob Halford’s Instagram account.”
While knowing (and fully embracing) all of heavy metal’s over-the-top aesthetics at the dawn of the 1980s, it became immediately apparent that Sandstorm were indeed the Real fucking Deal when faced with their debut album, Time to Strike.
In early 2019, Sandstorm digitally released Time to Strike and did a self-released run of 100 CDs and tapes, all of which sold out quickly, and for good reason: here was glorious (and gloriously scrappy) pre-speed/thrash HEAVY METAL in the literally ancient, sword-wielding style so favored in the early ‘80s, rendered in such authentic (and authentically over-the-top) style, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this was some unearthed relic from the era.
Nothing’s overdriven here, and everything moves at a patient yet hot-rocking pace; all strings suitably retain a strong sense of rock ‘n’ roll, pared back in distortion to allow the medieval melodicism to work its magick. And, like all the best early true metal, the vocals are clear and authoritative and just high-pitched enough to evoke that misty ‘n’ mystical sensation.
And although Time to Strike comprises but six songs, each one’s a mini-epic in its own right, making the album a compact but somehow expansive 35 minutes. Many references could be made to Time to Strike, but no specific one in particular – that’s just how infectious and charismatic Sandstorm are.
And this is only the beginning, with more new material due later this year on Dying Victims. Additionally, Sandstorm will play Sweden’s esteemed Muskelrock fest this year, which perfectly suits the band’s obscure ‘n’ old-school take on heavy metal. Fuck yeah, it’s Time to Strike! »
Δελτίο τύπου: «Hailing from Vancouver, Sandstorm are a power-trio in the grand tradition: PJ “The Butcher” La Griffe on drums, Reptile Anderson on lead vocals & bass guitar, and Stevie “Broke” Whiteless on lead vocals & guitar. The band formed during the winter 2017 and were initially inspired by ‘80s Swedish underground metal, the original NWOBHM movement, and “Rob Halford’s Instagram account.”
While knowing (and fully embracing) all of heavy metal’s over-the-top aesthetics at the dawn of the 1980s, it became immediately apparent that Sandstorm were indeed the Real fucking Deal when faced with their debut album, Time to Strike.
In early 2019, Sandstorm digitally released Time to Strike and did a self-released run of 100 CDs and tapes, all of which sold out quickly, and for good reason: here was glorious (and gloriously scrappy) pre-speed/thrash HEAVY METAL in the literally ancient, sword-wielding style so favored in the early ‘80s, rendered in such authentic (and authentically over-the-top) style, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this was some unearthed relic from the era.
Nothing’s overdriven here, and everything moves at a patient yet hot-rocking pace; all strings suitably retain a strong sense of rock ‘n’ roll, pared back in distortion to allow the medieval melodicism to work its magick. And, like all the best early true metal, the vocals are clear and authoritative and just high-pitched enough to evoke that misty ‘n’ mystical sensation.
And although Time to Strike comprises but six songs, each one’s a mini-epic in its own right, making the album a compact but somehow expansive 35 minutes. Many references could be made to Time to Strike, but no specific one in particular – that’s just how infectious and charismatic Sandstorm are.
And this is only the beginning, with more new material due later this year on Dying Victims. Additionally, Sandstorm will play Sweden’s esteemed Muskelrock fest this year, which perfectly suits the band’s obscure ‘n’ old-school take on heavy metal. Fuck yeah, it’s Time to Strike! »
Country of origin: Canada
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Formed in: 2017
Genre: Heavy Metal
Years active: 2017-present
Audio: "Death is Near"
Album: "Time to Strike"
Type: EP
Release date: February 8th, 2019
Label: Independent
Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
Release date: April 24th, 2020
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Format: CD, 12" Vinyl, Digital
Track listing:
1. Death is Near 06:18
2. Whips and Chains 05:10
3. Witchman, Sorcerer of Satan 06:09
4. Denizen of Hell 05:16
5. Hymn to the Hell Knights 05:40
6. Lucia, Warrior of Light 05:52
Band members:
Reptile Anderson - Bass, Vocals
P.J. "The Butcher" La Griffe - Drums
Stevie "Broke" Whiteless - Guitars, Vocals
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