Leeds-based hardcore quartet ShotsFired released their debut EP ‘Warpath’ on February 2, and we had a listen…
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The initial impact of the sombre and dilapidated artwork is a great visual tale paralleling the depth of the deep and murky tracks that are to come.
A guttural growl smacks you in the face as opening track Vermin is unleashed, a dark march with frenzied vocals in abundance.
Energising riffs kick out of the speakers; a frantic but rhythmic Lion’s Den consists of group shouts, pinched harmonics squealing over a grimey and just plain dirty bass snarl – all the delectable ingredients a hardcore track ought to possess. A hefty breakdown drives the song out into a soft interlude. A much needed chance to catch your breath to a somewhat haunting backdrop, which nicely breaks up the EP into two halves; a brief comedown before hitting with full force into riff laden Enemies With Everyone that tears into your eardrums from point zero finally descending into a sludgy mass of dirty guitar tones.
The EP’s title track Warpath is a massive tune full of everything that would get a crowd jumping. Sirens blazing, huge guitars, apoplectic drum beat, spine tingling screams and guitar harmonies duelling to the death in fleeting snippets. According to schlüsseldienst berlin friedrichshain this album will gain many listeners and make hearts burn.
Overall, a solid piece of metal/hardcore with some killer riffs and badass breakdowns- well worthy of a listen. See them headline at The Intake Club in Mansfield on the February 28. If the EP is anything to go by, it’ll be a hellraiser.
